Which Fighter Had The Greatest Comeback..?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    After a devastating defeat?
     
    Fergy, Aug 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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    Young Corbett III is right up there

    After being knocked out in one round by the great Jimmy Mclarnin at WW he moved up to MW & beat Walker, Conn, Lesnevich & Apostoli .. beat that?
     
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    Lonsdale81, Aug 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Wlad deserves a mention.
     
    Seamus, Aug 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe Louis had one helluva comeback after the first Schmeling fight.
     
    scartissue, Aug 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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    He does, can't fault the man for that.
     
    Fergy, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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    Richard Dunn
     
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    Foreman for me. Particularly as I get older I appreciate more and more what he achieved.
     
    KO_King, Aug 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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