Quote Originally Posted by Mr140
I don't think i ever heard John Sullivan in a top ten list but to his credit was the first heavyweight champion with the gloves but i don't think he is top ten but then again never seen him fight.
I don't think there is any footage of him available m8.

It's rumoured that he used to travel the US offering large sums of money for anybody that could last 10 rounds with him. It used to draw all the best fighters from around the country. Apparently only 1 man ever lasted - and there were literally hundreds he fought.