Was Moore the best fighter Young Patterson beat in a championship bout?

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Was Archie Moore the best fighter Young Patterson beat in a championship bout?

    Opponents:
    Archie Moore
    Hurricane Jackson
    Pete Rademacher
    Roy Harris
    Brian London
    Ingo Johansson
    Tom McNeely
     
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  2. Grapefruit

    Grapefruit Active Member Full Member

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    I would say so, I'd put him a step above Ingo personally
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    Johansson was clearly better.
    He destroyed Machen and Patterson before Floyd beat him.
     
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  4. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    He was better at heavyweight, certainly. Overall, Moore was obviously a greater fighter.
     
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