Which oldschool fighters would be todays highest paid?

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  1. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    This is not necessarily who would win the most titles etc but who would have the biggest fanbase and thus create the largest purses if they came along in this era?



    Dempsey has to be a good starting point.......

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

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    SRR
     
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  3. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Dempsey
    Marciano
    Battling Nelson
    SR Leonard
    Louis
    Ali
    Armstrong
    Robinson
    Jersey Joe Walcott


    All beloved fighters of their time with flashy/unique/thrilling styles and charisma in one way or another. I think the swarmers especially would be a hit today
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    @BlackCloud How you been?
    What is your cut off date?
    Dempsey I believe holds the record for 1st rd knock outs so he would be at the top of the list for sure.
     
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  5. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    While Dempsey has an impressive 19, he's actually in 3rd place in heavyweight champs, next to Tyson (21) and Briggs (40 something?)
     
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  6. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    I'm good thanks bud....you well?

    No cut off date, can be anyone from history.
    Dempsey would surely attract a huge fanbase on the way up.
     
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  7. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Graziano.

    Gaspar Ortega.

    These guys would get some big paydays from their exciting styles and awesome fights.
     
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  8. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    Good choices.
     
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  9. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I could see Basilio filling the void left from Gatti

    And I think Chacon, Limon, Navarette & Boza would set their divisions on fire.
     
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  10. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Also, if you go really far back, John L Sullivan would be a superstar.
     
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  11. JohnThomas1

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    I'd be avoiding heavyweights personally.
     
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  12. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    Why's that JT?
     
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  13. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    Strange quoting there!
    For some reason it shows roughdiamond instead of JT.?
     
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  14. JohnThomas1

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    Well it's a big leap of faith as to whether the early guys would be successful at heavyweight. If they campaigned at Cruiserweight they would be fighting in a less prestigious division.
     
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  15. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    Yep, see your point fully, but nothing stopping Dempsey drawing the crowds at Cruiser to begin with before a possible move north if he keeps knocking them over that is.
     
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