Where do you rank Anaclet Wamba?

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    There's an argument to be made that he never really lost a fight near his prime. He was penalized 5 points in the first Duran fight, which I remember thinking was excessive. I will have to watch again. But KO'd him twice in returns anyhow. Other than that he had some close fights but always squeaked it out with the exception of an 8 rounder early in his career. Is he overlooked? Did you find his style pleasing? Was he avoided by the bigger names or just bad management or bad luck?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    It all resulted in very good longevity, which is impressive. He probably is a little overlooked as far as it goes. But he was at no time the best cruiserweight in the world and that's where that gets you.

    That said, I never actually saw the Duran fight, sounds mad.
     
  3. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Wamba is overlooked, then Horace Notice is not even in view!


    I think on the Notice performance, which was not too far removed from the Frenchman's pomp, Wamba was lucky to be in the Cruiserweight era he was. A little earlier and prime Deleon and of course Qawi and Holyfield are taking him apart, a little later and I do not see Orlin Norris being too concerned.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Always wondered about him but yes. His career ( at least on paper ) seems to have some substance.
     
  5. Unforgiven

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    I'd rank him above Glenn McCrory.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I have him at number 3. At one, of course, is the Real Deal. Then De Leon.
    Think that's about fair.
     
  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    One must believe that Wamba would give Marciano all, and more, he could handle.