Boxing

[Nutsin]

Fights that would have had a different outcome if both fighters were in their prime.

I’ll go Hagler v Leonard and Tyson v Hollyfield.

Who you got?

[southbankbornnbred]

It's never science, and ultimately it all comes down to opinions, but I always think you have to look at who a fighter has beaten - and weigh up how often they put away fighters who were "good" or better by global standards.

Every name on that list was a good boxer, though. It's not weak.

[southbankbornnbred]

The British top 10 of fighters for the last 50 years.

1) Calzaghie
2) Lewis
3) Naseem
4) Watson...Controversial I know, but he boxed Eubanks head off the night Eubank caught him with a desperation haymaker. He Also beat Benn
5) Eubank....Chin of Granite
6) Benn
7) Hatton
8) Minter 
9) McGuigan
10) Fury



What's yours?

Conteh, Honeyghan and Kirkland Laing would be in that list somewhere…in that era of weights and belts

That's not a bad list. Although, I'd have Fury slightly higher up than, say, Minter. Minter was a good middleweight, but he never really beat a top-class (by global standards) opponent. Probably the best opponent he beat was Emile Griffith, and he was in his late 30s (38/39?) by the time Minter faced him. Minter beat some good fighters, but not of the same calibre as people that Fury beat such as Klitschko.

Agree with the point about Michael Watson. He was as tough a nails and only lost to good fighters. Also agree that Conteh should be on that list - an excellent light heavy/cruiser. I'd have Lewis above Calzaghe (who was superb), too. Lennox was a sublime heavyweight - one of the best of all time when focused. Sure, he lost a couple to sucker-punches, but that's heavyweight boxing for you: if a 17 stone bloke tags you, you're going over. Plus, he avenged both defeats. The way he dismantled Holyfield - twice (I don't buy the robbery "draw") was excellent. At his best, Lewis was formidable, and probably the best "British" boxer of all time. That's why Bowe wouldn't fight him.

But that is some list. Britain has punched above its weight.

[Massive Attack]

"Unbeaten George Liddard became the youngest British and Commonwealth middleweight champion in history with a highly impressive stoppage win over Kieron Conway."

Well done fella.

The lad looks to be going places. Hopefully his trajectory carries on the way it has. West Ham mad which is also good to see.

[MaryMillingtonsGhost]

"Unbeaten George Liddard became the youngest British and Commonwealth middleweight champion in history with a highly impressive stoppage win over Kieron Conway."

Well done fella.

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I well remember the unfancied John H Stracey going to Mexico City and, much to everyone’s surprise, putting one over Jose Napolese to win his world title.

[zebthecat]

Lloyd Honeyghan's dismantling of Don Curry has to be one of the biggest upsets of all time.

[Massive Attack]

Usyk wants to carry on till he's 41..

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/1 ... tauma-next

[Briano]

The British top 10 of fighters for the last 50 years.

1) Calzaghie
2) Lewis
3) Naseem
4) Watson...Controversial I know, but he boxed Eubanks head off the night Eubank caught him with a desperation haymaker. He Also beat Benn
5) Eubank....Chin of Granite
6) Benn
7) Hatton
8) Minter 
9) McGuigan
10) Fury



What's yours?

Conteh, Honeyghan and Kirkland Laing would be in that list somewhere…in that era of weights and belts

[Briano]

The British top 10 of fighters for the last 50 years.

1) Calzaghie
2) Lewis
3) Naseem
4) Watson...Controversial I know, but he boxed Eubanks head off the night Eubank caught him with a desperation haymaker. He Also beat Benn
5) Eubank....Chin of Granite
6) Benn
7) Hatton
8) Minter 
9) McGuigan
10) Fury



What's yours?

Just looking at this list my bro in law had a brilliant 3 year amateur career ‘82 to ‘85 before heroin took hold of him.

in those years he beat Calzaghe, Naseem and Robin Reid

[Nutsin]

The British top 10 of fighters for the last 50 years.

1) Calzaghie
2) Lewis
3) Naseem
4) Watson...Controversial I know, but he boxed Eubanks head off the night Eubank caught him with a desperation haymaker. He Also beat Benn
5) Eubank....Chin of Granite
6) Benn
7) Hatton
8) Minter 
9) McGuigan
10) Fury



What's yours?

[Council Scum]

In terms of making the weight and being able to carry the punching power one boxer that I recall having some issues was our very own Mark Kaylor 

He was a tall rangy fighter who campaigned as I remember almost exclusively at middleweight during his prime before stepping up unsuccessfully to light heavy.

The super middleweight division which which I would of thought he would of been a natural for his size didn't seem to be recognised at that time although I think he did have a couple of fights at it towards the end of his career.

He was also probably born a few years too soon as a decade or so later super middleweight became the glamour division with the likes of Benn Eubank Watson Collins and later on Calzaghie.

I could imagine him having some great tear ups with some of that lot for the domestic titles although to be honest despite being a tough fucker I think he may of come up a bit short against the likes of Calzaghie and Collins in their prime although Ill stand to be corrected on that by the sites boxing officenados.

I enjoyed following his career during my youth none the less.







 

The domestic division was decent back then as well, Herol Graham, Tony Sibson, Errol Christie 

[Far Cough UKunt]

Yes on the right.

[Iron Duke]

He was on the cover of the Band on the Run album.

[Far Cough UKunt]

Anyone remember John Conteh?

[Gary Strodders shank]

In terms of making the weight and being able to carry the punching power one boxer that I recall having some issues was our very own Mark Kaylor 

He was a tall rangy fighter who campaigned as I remember almost exclusively at middleweight during his prime before stepping up unsuccessfully to light heavy.

The super middleweight division which which I would of thought he would of been a natural for his size didn't seem to be recognised at that time although I think he did have a couple of fights at it towards the end of his career.

He was also probably born a few years too soon as a decade or so later super middleweight became the glamour division with the likes of Benn Eubank Watson Collins and later on Calzaghie.

I could imagine him having some great tear ups with some of that lot for the domestic titles although to be honest despite being a tough fucker I think he may of come up a bit short against the likes of Calzaghie and Collins in their prime although Ill stand to be corrected on that by the sites boxing officenados.

I enjoyed following his career during my youth none the less.






 

[Council Scum]

Wardley is a pretty limited boxer but an really punch..He was absolutely schooled by Justis Huni until that KO punch.
Parker can really box and hits hard as well and should win unless Wardley gets lucky again.

 

 

Parker that got outworked and stopped by Joyce, outboxed by Anthony Joshua, dropped and beaten by Whyte, Nicked a win over Ruiz many didn't think he should have and got off the floor twice to scrape a majority against Zhang? 

Parker had a good win over Wilder, but no on really knows if that means anything anymore, as Wilder simply hasn't done anything when he's gone in with the real top ones. 

[Massive Attack]

Council Scum

[Council Scum]

Tragic loss losing him so soon. Was one of the good ones in the world. That Mayweather fight in Vegas still pisses me off as I don't think Cortez was being fair and showing bias to Mayweather.

An experienced official showing bias? It doesn't happen. You've told me that. 

[Council Scum]

"Clearly lost" "Absolutely robbed" who knows better than 2 experienced Judges with identical cards on the night for Calzaghe winning.

Did you agree with the "experienced" judges on the Jack Catterall Josh Taylor fight? Don't tell me, you need to watch it. 

Stick to your arm chair. 

[Massive Attack]

Tragic loss losing him so soon. Was one of the good ones in the world. That Mayweather fight in Vegas still pisses me off as I don't think Cortez was being fair and showing bias to Mayweather.

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

RIP Richard son

[zebthecat]

Wardley is a pretty limited boxer but an really punch..He was absolutely schooled by Justis Huni until that KO punch.
Parker can really box and hits hard as well and should win unless Wardley gets lucky again.

[Massive Attack]

Think it has the potential to be a decent bout fella. Although not too sure Usyk will lose any sleep whoever wins. 

Same. He could have called it quits by now and they'd be no qualms. He loves it though and can't seem to give it up just yet. 

[MaryMillingtonsGhost]

Think it has the potential to be a decent bout fella. Although not too sure Usyk will lose any sleep whoever wins. Also not entirely sure he wants too many more fights. His legacy is sealed, and the longer he goes on for he runs risk the risk of coming up short eventually. Just my opinion, natch.

[Massive Attack]

I like Wardley. Decent, honest pro.
Have to say though that I fancy Parker. Think he'll have too much for him.
Been in with the best (of the current crop), and hasn't dissapointed.

Been in 2 minds with it but I think Parkers gonna do it an all on points. He's 1 tough cսnt who is prepared to take the pain for it. Wardley has that devastating knock out but something tells me it won't stop Parker. I think it's got the potential to be a special fight whoever does come out on top. Hopefully Wardley being the Englishman but can't see it. 

And whoever does I think then sets it up nicely for Usyk who seems to want more.