Your Favorite Non-Heavyweight

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  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    We often concentrate on the big boys, and this will be a refreshing change. Everyone who sees this--post a thread with a small article on your favorite non-heavyweight fighter.
     
    cross_trainer, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Donald Curry ? :D
     
    heerko koois, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    *points at your avataar*

    :D
     
    Bad_Intentions, Jul 13, 2007
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  4. avsouza06

    avsouza06 New Member Full Member

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    Benn
    Hagler
    Antuofermo
    Arguello
    "Little Red" Lopez
    RJJ
    Tszu
    Eubank
    Fenech
    Griffith
    De La Hoya
     
    avsouza06, Jul 13, 2007
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  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    1. Roberto Duran
    2. Pernell Whitaker
    3. Bernard Hopkins
    4. Aaron Pryor
    5. Salvador Sanchez
    6. Marco Antonio Barrera
    7. Marvin Hagler
    8. Harry Greb
    9. Stanley Ketchel
    10. Bobby Chacon
     
    brooklyn1550, Jul 13, 2007
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  6. Doppleganger

    Doppleganger Southside Slugger Full Member

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    Well if I was pointing at my avatar it would be 'Amanda, available for hardcore shoots, private dances and escorts' but it's gotta be the 'Motor City Cobra' for me.
     
    Doppleganger, Jul 13, 2007
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  7. unitas

    unitas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    buck smith. he was certainly not great, but i loved his attitude.

    and you just gotta love a guy who had no coach and basically taught himself how to box.
     
    unitas, Jul 13, 2007
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  8. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barney Ross.

    Does Amanda have a last name lol.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 13, 2007
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  9. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Roberto Duran
    Oscar De La Hoya
    Pernell Whitaker
    Marvin Hagler
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Bernard Hopkins
    Thomas Hearns
    Donald Curry
    James Toney
    Sugar Ray Robinson
     
    Robbi, Jul 13, 2007
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  10. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Whitaker is known for his defense, and rightfully so. He also had a good jab, body attack, and high punch output.

    Chavez had one of the best offenses ever. I love to watch his combinations, the way he cuts off the ring, and even the way he would break clinches.

    Mike McCallum is the only person that I can trully say was good at everything.

    James Toney may be the best counterpuncher I have ever seen.

    Sorry that I could not give just one name. If pressed, I would have to say Whitaker; from my generation.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jul 13, 2007
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  11. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Willie Pep,Benny Leonard,Mickey Walker,Harry Greb,Stanley Ketchel,Tony Canzanari,SRR,Henry Armstrong,Duran,Sammy Angott,Billy Conn,Rocky Graziano,Jake Lamotta,Beau Jack,Carmine Basilio,Ken Buchanan,Ruben Olivares,Wilfredo Gomez,Salvatore Sanchez, Azuma Nelson,Pancho Villa, Jimmy Wilde,Bobby Chacon,Danny Lopez,Tony Zale,Arturo Gatti,Mickey Ward,Al Bummy Davis,Barney Ross,Marvin Hagler,Carlos Monzon.Sam Langford..not in order
     
    Bummy Davis, Jul 13, 2007
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  12. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    A lot of these would be in my list:good
     
    Jack Dempsey, Jul 14, 2007
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  13. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I see you're a moderator now CT, they've made a fine choice.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jul 14, 2007
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  14. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Duran - easily my favorite non-HW
     
    Zakman, Jul 15, 2007
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  15. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Hnery Armstrong. Billy Conn, Marcel Cerdan
     
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