Who is the unluckiest fighter of recent times??

Pernell Whitaker he was robbed in every loss and draw he has.

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Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina

How about Roy Jones jr.?

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In what way is RJJ unlucky?

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He got KOed twice beacause of his weight dropping and now everythinks he sucks...or so they say.

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Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina

How about Roy Jones jr.?

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In what way is RJJ unlucky?

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He got KOed twice beacause of his weight dropping and now everythinks he sucks...or so they say.

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He had over a year before the second Tarver fight, and he looked ok in it too, he just got caught. I wouldn't blame it on the weight, though I know some will. Not sure I'd call it luck, but whatever, I suppose there is a bit of a case for extenuating circumstances.

Emanuel Augustus

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Originally Posted by RozzySean

Emanuel Augustus

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Augustus and Glen Johnson would be my top two......


Winky Wright??? - The only person unlucky after a Winky fight is the fan watching.....;D

Ricky the "Hitman" Hatton! he's going to the ring with Pacquiao and he's got that loud mouth ego (Just like being married to an old hag) Mayweather in his corner.

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Who is the most unlucky fight around, there are few guys who come to mind who if just given the right fights or not had some poor decisions go against them they could have been so much more

A few names to get going..

John Ruiz - He has had a lot of opportunities and yes he is not the best guy to watch but 5 of his 7 losses have been desperately close points decisions and he also has a draw. If those decisions had gone his way he could be a lot richer than he is an be held in a much higher light.

David Tua - Despite an impressive record of 49-3-1 he has only ever had 1 title shot

Glen Johnson - Lost so many fights he should have won, should be financially secure but still has to fight on at the age of 40

Vitali Tyspko - Robbed against Jeff Lacy a fight that could have lifted him into contention, also lost a desperately close decision against Chanet in his home town (France). Avoided fighter who is now running out of time at 32.

Josua Clottey - Only now at 31 is he finally getting some recognition, was beating Margarito until hampered by a hand injury and Disqualified against Baldomir his only two loses, 34-2 but only ever had 1 title shot.

Michael Jennings - 33-1 only loss by split decision, (debatable) never given an opportunity to step up in class despite being capable, now 30 years old and on the slide

Ajose Olusegun - One of the most talented guys around, but is just not being given the right fights, what for his name because as soon as he does he will shock the world, 28 needs a big fight before it is too late.

Sergio Gabriel Martinez - Record of 43-1-1 his only loss to Antonio Margarito, won an IBF eliminator back in April 07, since had 4 wins and still no title shot, currently on an unbeaten run of 27 fights, not lost in 8 years, one of the most avoided guys around.

Chris John - Unbeaten in 42 fights, beaten fighter such as Juan Manuel Marquez, but never even mentioned in any P4P lists, still not been given a big fight in the States

Gerry Pensola - Finally getting some recognition for the 35 year old 2 weight world champion 4 of his 6 losses were by split decision.

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John Ruiz is the Luckiest fighter out there; to have such a successful boxing career with so little talent. And to keep on getting title opportunities.

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

Pernell Whitaker he was robbed in every loss and draw he has.

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Trinidad whooped him pretty cleanly

I think Josh Clottey is very unlucky. I think hes as good if not better than most big name fighters like Cotto or Mosley, yet he is nowhere near a household name. His only two losses he was very unlucky not to have won. He was beating Baldomir before getting DQd and he was beating Margarito before breaking his hand. Probably one of the best in the world, but his name rarely comes up.

I would have to go with Augustus as the unluckiest just on the sheer number of fights that he has had robbed, I thought the last one against Figueroa was typical of he seems to get constantly get screwed over against younger opponents, particularly in any kind of big fights in the US

does johnny tapia count..

Or i think is he considered more like cursed?..

Meldrick Taylor...The fact that JCC knocked him down shows his greatness, but Taylor should have won the fight.

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Whenever your ready hattonthehammer.... :)

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the marquez brothers deserve a mention both came within a whisker of greatness and just failed!!

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Sometimes I wonder when I read your posts how much boxing you've actually seen and how much you currently see.

You mean to tell me that you think that both JMM & Rafa are NOT 2 of the greatest fighters of this generation?

The 1st brother duo to be Top 10 P4P and the..... You know what?
Before I waste any time and text here. I'd would really like to read you supporting facts to this and why you feel that neither guy is a great fighter. Whenever your ready I'm all :ears:

Heres both guys records so you don't have to go to BoxRec and look them up. Let me know if you need to see any one of their fights and I'll gladly up load them for you. ;)

JMM: Juan Manuel Marquez

Rafa: Rafael Marquez

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I've never seen/read Mick rip into someone like that.