He was not great but Lionel Butler never had 1 amateur fight. He was at least somewhat of a heavyweight contender. And I don't think Tommy Morrison had an amateur career but I know he was in Toughman if that counts for anything.
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
He was not great but Lionel Butler never had 1 amateur fight. He was at least somewhat of a heavyweight contender. And I don't think Tommy Morrison had an amateur career but I know he was in Toughman if that counts for anything.
Last edited by jon09; 04-02-2009 at 11:52 PM.
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
i know their not italian but
Julio Cesar Chavez Snr
Dwight Muhammad Qawi
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Qawi is a BINGO. He learned how to fight in Rahway and then tirned Pro as soon as he was released.
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
The ones from down south are astounding.Multi time Champion Manuel Medina had like 3 Ama's then turned pro at 14...jeez!!Seems a guys finacial circumstances plays a major part...rather be payed while at it.What about Bones Adams ,went to boxing college 101 and back fighting Canizales as a kid of 17.crazy
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
Actually, when I said South, I meant Philly and Giardello. But if you go down under, well then......
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
The Mexican one is a tad tough so I am going to disclose it. Luis Villanueva Paramo aka Kid Azteca. He boxed professionally from 1932 to 1961 and had around 200 bouts. Historians say he started boxing pro at age 13.
He was from Tepito-Mexico City
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
Qawi is a BINGO. He learned how to fight in Rahway and then tirned Pro as soon as he was released.
I'm checkinG on JC....
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
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Re: What great fighters fought without having an amature career?
Qawi is a BINGO. He learned how to fight in Rahway and then tirned Pro as soon as he was released.
I'm checkinG on JC....
OK, I emailed Sergio Martinez and he said the following: "Yes but it was very limited...mostly exhibition types..." So your post is pretty damn good re JC.
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
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