was billy conn in the....

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by shommel, Feb 21, 2012.


  1. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    top ten number of lightweight champions and if so where is he at in the list if the top 10?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He's an absolute *******. I rank him top 5 now maybe.
     
  3. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Conn's clearly among the best ten LHWs to ever hold that title. Making some distinctions here though, I think Charles and Tunney were greater LHWs, but of course neither ever held that particular world title.

    Certainly, as a divisional champion somebody like Moore would be far greater than Billy, who only posted three title defenses before going after Louis.
     
  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Ranking just titlists he has to be top ten.

    I'm positive, however, i'd rank him behind tunney, greb and charles as greats within the division.