Top 50 Fighters to Never Win a World Title

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  1. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I decided to take a stab at this. I feel fairly confident with the top 10. The rest are subject to deeper debate, but they're in the ballpark I think.

    1. Sam Langford
    2. Mike Gibbons
    3. Charley Burley
    4. Packey McFarland
    5. Holman Williams
    6. Cocoa Kid
    7. Tommy Gibbons
    8. Joe Jennette
    9. Lew Tendler
    10. Jack Blackburn
    11. Young Peter Jackson
    12. Wesley Ramey
    13. Eddie Booker
    14. Willie Joyce
    15. Wee Willie Davies
    16. Kid Norfolk
    17. Billy Petrolle
    18. Peerless Jim Driscoll
    19. Dave Shade
    20. Jack Chase
    21. Dave Holly
    22. Leo Houck
    23. Lloyd Marshall
    24. Sam McVey
    25. Peter Jackson
    26. Bud Taylor
    27. Jimmy Bivins
    28. Oscar Gardner
    29. Bert Lytell
    30. Aaron Wade
    31. Jimmy Leto
    32. Harry Wills
    33. Freddie Dawson
    34. Lou Bogash
    35. Bennie Briscoe
    36. Tommy Yarosz
    37. Joe Choynski
    38. Joe Shugrue
    39. Carl Tremaine
    40. Owen Moran
    41. Leach Cross
    42. Bernard Docusen
    43. Dave Sands
    44. Al Gainer
    45. George Godfrey
    46. Jock McAvoy
    47. Bert Gilroy
    48. Benny Yanger
    49. Cuddy DeMarco
    50. Shorty Hogue
     
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  2. Surf-Bat

    Surf-Bat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I omitted title claimants like Les Darcy, Jeff Smith, Eddie McGoorty, Ike Weir, Leo Rodak, Young Griffo and Luther Slugger White. Other contenders to consider are Leo Lomski, Ace Hudkins, Harlem Tommy Murphy, Jock Malone, etc.
     
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  3. grumpy old man

    grumpy old man Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Solid work :good

    Imagine how many belts some of these guys would win if they were around today, in the era where there's an abc world title belt for everyone.
     
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  4. mcvey

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    Billy Graham? Peter Kane?Nel Tarleton?Leo Lomski?
    Young Stribling?Len Harvey? Ron Richards?Alvaro Lopez?Joey Archer?
     
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  5. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bud Taylor was recognized as the world bantamweight champ by most state commissions, I believe, no?
    I think Sid Terris belongs too.
     
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  6. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Didn't taylor beat Canzoneri for the the belt?
     
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  7. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    Unbeaten Tyrell Biggs if he hadnt run into Tyson's elbows and headbutts.
     
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    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    In the ring rather than "awarded"....Ken Norton .
     
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  9. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol: I am beginning to think you are Tyrell Biggs :D
     
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  10. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benny valger ( valgar)
     
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  11. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jeff Clarke
     
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  12. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    George Elbows McFadden
    Memphis Pal Moore
     
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  13. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jimmy Young, Herold Graham,
     
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  14. JLP 6

    JLP 6 Fighter/Puncher Full Member

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    Seeing Sam Langford at the top of that list almost confirms to me that titles mean nothing. Sam maybe the greatest fighter ever and definately up there with Robinson, Greb, and Charles.
     
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  15. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    Mr Butt...
    Ha ha..nice one ...i'm not but that's funny...��
    I only put in on in jest to be honest.. he's my fav...but i do know he wasnt that great...just dont tell anyone i admited that ! X
     
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