Quote Originally Posted by CutMeMick
Who do you consider the to be the greatest African fighter of all time?
Weeks a go I made a thread about the greatest Japanese fighter. Thanks to everyone for the replies and input I myself learned some stuff from that thread.
I did some research for the greatest African fighter here's what I came up with...

(Let me clarify that I put the list together looking at skills, opposition, titles, wins vs. loses among other things. I've also at least seen 1 full fight of each fighter plus highlights.)


1. Azumah Nelson
2. Dick Tiger (Richard Ihetu)
3. Thulani Malinga
4. Ike Quartey
5. Ayub Kalule
6. Sumbu Kalambay (Thanks No Contest )
7. Harry Simon
8. Brian Mitchell
9.Digaan Thobela
10. Vuyani Bungu



*It's hard for me to rate Hogan Bassey cause I've only seen some small clips on him I know he beat Pep and all that but still I'd hate to rate him on that alone

Honor mentions: Wayne Brathwheit, Piet Crous, Zolani Petelo, Silence Mabuza, Kassim Ouma, Ike Ibeabuchi, John Mugabi.


Thoughts opinions?
With out a doubt The Professor Imo.Nice tread mick,Love your variety and wide range.Nice to see Mitchell on Someones list and getting mention.He was way over shadowed by the screwed up caveman policies of apartheid,spent ALOT of career batteling stigma of just being from south Africa and career was after thought to some.
Was Simon Brown born in Africa
Mbuelo Botile.
a few mentions to parse through....Welcome Ncita/David Kotey (70's)/Jake Matlala/Terrance Alli (?)/Boza -Edwards/. Nice Mick,got the mind moving Bro!