Who is the South American HW GOAT?

If we’re going to check all the boxes:

1) Actually from South America

2) Had some notable wins and was generally pretty good

3) Had a mustache that would pass South African heavyweight standards, even though South Africa is a completely different place

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Then I think Bernardo Mercado has to take this by a large margin.

 

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Gotcha, and I do recognize the syntax. Yes, it's always enjoyable. BTW, my lengthy posts are largely due to the fact bone spurs in my neck cause chronic headaches and discomfort, so concentrating on my submissions and drafts help distract me from that.

 

If that's the case, I hope you continue to post long, well thought out replies.

 

Godoy held Joe Louis to a split decision pretty close to his prime, and I don't think that was by any means an outrageous piece of scoring.

The match is usually bought up in the context of bashing Louis, but we also have to look at it in the context of Godoy's career.

I would add that the South American scene was very strong during Godoy's day.

There were a couple of other South American contenders who would have made viable challengers for Louis.

 

One man who narrowly misses the cut is Alberto Lovel, but lets consider his credentials.

Olympic Gold Medalist.

Went 3-2-1 against Arturo Godoy as a pro.

He didn't fight outside of South America very much, but in 1937 he went 9-0 on American soil, Before losing to Barlund, earing himself a place in Rings end of year rankings.