Year 1967 - Out of 10 divisions, 5 had Champions from Asia

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  1. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I never noticed that.

    Paul Fuji was the Jr Welter Champion

    Yoshiaki Numata was the Jr Lightweight Champion

    Mitsunori Seki was the Featherweight Champion

    Fighting Harada was the Bantam Champion

    Chartchai Chionoi was the Flyweight Champion

    The LHW Champion was an African, Dick Tiger... and the LW was Carlos Ortiz.

    And 3 americans, Ali, Griffith and Curtis Cokes.
     
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  2. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A bit sad isn’t it. As much as American Boxing has given us, & it is a lot, I do wish it had more of a global flavour. I can’t believe I just halfway made an argument for diversity! First & last time.
     
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  3. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Griffith could've been the only one and I would've been happy.
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Dick Tiger was retired from his post as light heavyweight champion by Bob Foster's left hook.
     
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