The most mediocre fighter ever

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  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    This is NOT a thread about the worst fighter. I'm looking for fighters who simply didn't stand out from the crowd. They had no glaring weaknesses, no major strengths. Their careers were neither particularly good nor particularly bad. They were not really interesting, and their fighting style wasn't markedly different or entertaining.

    I'm looking for the Boxer in the Gray Flannel Suit. Who is he?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    This thread is boring.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Howard Eastman's brother.
     
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  4. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    It's in the same noble tradition as "greatest journeyman ever".
     
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Do you think that a journeyman can do great things or not? Or do you belive that as soon as he does great things he ceases to be a journeyman?

    Anyway, I think the answer is "Howard Eastman's brother", Gilbert.
     
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  6. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    The latter.

    Possibly. Was he ranked in a mediocre place (say, top 30-50 or so)?
     
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  7. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Tony Tucker. :dead
     
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  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    The type of fighter you're describing sounds an aweful lot like Michael Nunn. Although Nunn was a great fighter, he was often tedious or unimpressive to watch. If you don't believe me, watch his fight against Marlon Starling, 1991. If sleeping pills won't knock you out, then that fight sure as hell will.
     
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Probably. I don't think he had quite thirty fights though. I couldn't even say for sure if he's still active since Lockett battered him. Bottom line is he lost to the guys with winning records and beat the guys with losing records. Which is the kind of thing you're after?

    He does have a contender brother though, which might DQ him...
     
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  10. Danny Ocean

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  11. Sizzle

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    Ray Robinson is the first name that comes to mind
     
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  12. Manassa

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    Michael Sprott.
     
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  13. Richel Hersisia

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  14. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    John Thomas :lol:
     
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  15. PowerPuncher

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