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    I want to put together a list of the greatest old champs. In order, of course. We have quite a few fighters that are timeless and find new ways to win. These guys show guts and whit when they possibly didn't have the reflexes anymore.


    Archie Moore
    B-Hop
    Big George Foreman
    Holyfield
    RJJ
    Tommy Hearns, maybe? (he won the vacant IBO cruiserweight at 41 yrs old)

    You guys got any others?
    Larry Holmes he should of won the world title at 45.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyFolds View Post
    I want to put together a list of the greatest old champs. In order, of course. We have quite a few fighters that are timeless and find new ways to win. These guys show guts and whit when they possibly didn't have the reflexes anymore.


    Archie Moore
    B-Hop
    Big George Foreman
    Holyfield
    RJJ
    Tommy Hearns, maybe? (he won the vacant IBO cruiserweight at 41 yrs old)

    You guys got any others?
    Larry Holmes he should of won the world title at 45.
    Against who?
    Balls

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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyFolds View Post
    I want to put together a list of the greatest old champs. In order, of course. We have quite a few fighters that are timeless and find new ways to win. These guys show guts and whit when they possibly didn't have the reflexes anymore.


    Archie Moore
    B-Hop
    Big George Foreman
    Holyfield
    RJJ
    Tommy Hearns, maybe? (he won the vacant IBO cruiserweight at 41 yrs old)

    You guys got any others?
    Larry Holmes he should of won the world title at 45.
    Against who?
    Some believe Holmes deserved the McCall decision. Personally, I thought it was close, but Oliver sneaked it by having a late rounds rally.
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    WOW I totaly forgot about that fight.
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