Underrated Heavy weight s?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Nov 4, 2024.


  1. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Guys.
    Could we perhaps consider Witherspoon as slightly underrated, on his day and in shape he was a formidable foe, gave Holmes a torrid struggle for his first loss, beat the likes of Page, Tillis, Tubbs, Bruno, Williams, not groundbreakers agreed, but noteworthy HWs of their time, open for quiet and measured disagreement.
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  2. BadmanIsRobbin

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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Trevor Berbick casuals know him mostly his KO loss vs Mike Tyson making him the youngest Heavyweight champion. But Berbick does hold one of the best wins of the decade in the 80s beating the undefeated Pinklon Thomas. He also holds other very credible wins over Greg Page who was undefeated and over John Tate.
     
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  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Going to try and go a little more obscure then what most are choosing...

    I nominate Quarry... Bobby Quarry. :eek:

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  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ever see this one? A pretty bad beating. I agree that Berbick gets undersold now... I saw a thread yesterday where plenty of people were saying Tommy Morrison would blow him out in a few rounds. Yeah, right!

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  6. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  7. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Duane Bobick is underrated if you ask joe blow boxing fan about him in 2024. He had glaring weaknesses but also some good strengths.
     
  8. drenlou

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    Definitely Chris Byrd. He was a small heavyweight in an Era of Giants and was still able to be a top 5 HW during his time.
     
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  9. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    The way he navigated the power of the dangerous Tua was very impressive.
     
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  10. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    That's one of my favorite Chris Byrd fights to watch.
     
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