Underated title reigns

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  1. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Bang on. Some thought he'd come out on top of the 147 division even given the immense talent there.
     
  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I thought Humberto Gonzalez' first career title run was impressive in it's sheer activity... Seven title fights in a year and a half. Two occurring in South Korea, 2 in Mexico and 3 occurring in the United States. Definition of a travelling fighter.
     
  3. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    was just thinking the same .Cuevas was a real destroyer at welterweight a feared fighter who held the title for a good period of time.Sadly only really remembered by most for getting sparked by Hearns.
     
  4. TornGloves

    TornGloves New Member Full Member

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    How good were the guys that Cuevas was wrecking?
     
  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    They weren't a bad group of fighters, actually.