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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Talent and opposition wise, I'd say the Scorpion Bika is the toughest piece in the jar.
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    Why is there no 'HTH is a joey' option?
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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al View Post
    For me it was Rubin Hurricane Carter , his story is such a sad one . A deadly puncher , robbed in his first shot , then jailed for 20/22 years for a crime he didn't commit. He would have won the title , the WBC agreed with me , because in 1993 they awarded the WBC honorary middle weight title belt to him . Tragic story of a great man , and the best contender.
    Good shout, a very sad story for a talented boxer. Loved the film also, got to be one of my fave boxing films or really a film about a boxer. Denzel did him proud, if i remember rightly it showed actual footage of Carter receiving the belt from the WBC on his release too !


    That aside i would vote Forbes
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    Quote Originally Posted by ono View Post
    Why is there no 'HTH is a joey' option?
    joey haven't heard that one in years

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    Quote Originally Posted by ono View Post
    Why is there no 'HTH is a joey' option?
    Correct, ono

    it's not a kosher poll without the 'HTH is a joey' option?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by ono View Post
    Why is there no 'HTH is a joey' option?
    Correct, ono

    it's not a kosher poll without the 'HTH is a joey' option?
    so, are you altering the poll or shall I?

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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    you can alter polls? sure i failed at that before
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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
    you can alter polls? sure i failed at that before
    It needs altering.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OumaFan View Post
    Just looking at the entire career, not just what they did after the Contender, I'd go with Forbes.
    For some reason I assumed he meant in their post-Contender career. I'd probably vote Forbes as well if I'd thought about it that way.

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    I have to go with Bika for a few reasons... I know Mora's won a world title against a faded Forrest... but then was beaten by the same faded Forrest. As far as fighting the better op, it would HAVE to be Bika. Forbes was a good superfeatherweight so he'd be #2... Mora would be a close #3.
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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Gomez did not beat Gatti....He beat a shot fighter who was at one time able to go to war and force who ever went with him to either stop him asap or be drawn into it as well...Gatti at 147 was a faded warrior who could no longer make weight...

    Castillo same thing...I don't see Gomez going the distance with the LW version of Jose..

    Forbes really IMO was not a Contender..He had his best days past him even though he did put good showings vs DLH and Berto....I did not understand why he was on the show he was a former champion...

    Bika a true contender and still is...Peter a good fighter one of the best in the B fighter list.....

    Mora is very skilled and won a world title against a very good champion who even past his best days was truly elite...Gotta go with Sergio

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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Peter Manfredo is arguably the most popular fighter. He fought for a world title against Calzaghe, should have really beaten Joe Calzaghe and has looked good against B rate opponents.
    I haven't been on the forum long enough to pass my own judgement but is this tongue in cheek? I hope so. For your sake and sanity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by koppas View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Peter Manfredo is arguably the most popular fighter. He fought for a world title against Calzaghe, should have really beaten Joe Calzaghe and has looked good against B rate opponents.
    I haven't been on the forum long enough to pass my own judgement but is this tongue in cheek? I hope so. For your sake and sanity.
    Let your judgement pass away. Bilbo's crazier than a shit house rat
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    Default Re: Who was the greatest Contender ever.

    Quote Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by koppas View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
    Peter Manfredo is arguably the most popular fighter. He fought for a world title against Calzaghe, should have really beaten Joe Calzaghe and has looked good against B rate opponents.
    I haven't been on the forum long enough to pass my own judgement but is this tongue in cheek? I hope so. For your sake and sanity.
    Let your judgement pass away. Bilbo's crazier than a shit house rat
    Coming from the man who paid to watch Manfredo fight live.

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    HTH is a joey.
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