Which Hvy weight Champ Faced A Genuinely Tough Challenger,In His First Defence?

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    HIs first defense was Patterson.
     
    NoNeck, Sep 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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  2. Greg Price99

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    As is customary, @awm listed the champion first. Ali's first defence was indeed vs Liston.
     
    Greg Price99, Sep 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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    Ali beat Liston.
    Then Ali beat Liston ( first defence)
     
    Fergy, Sep 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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    When that fight was delayed.. very unfortunate for Liston.
     
    slash, Sep 7, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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    Joe slipped on his own tiny banana skin in round 1 which barely diverted him from his true destiny. :)

    I’ve always been gobsmacked by the overall durability, iron chin and heart/courage displayed by Braddock in that fight.

    Talk about going out like a true Champ and it ultimately took no less than a perfect, bone crushing ATG right hand to see The Cinderella Man off.

    A memorable start to Louis long and dominating reign.
     
    Andre2000, Sep 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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