Who was the greatest Contender ever.

[Dark Lord Al]

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.

He was not robbed thats a myth, in truth it was a very close fight. Which is why the Joey Giardello family sued the film makers. Infact talking about the film that was alot of lies and nonsense aswell, and theres pretty strong evidence to suggest that he did actually do it.

Oh and next you will be saying , Rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang were not good contenders ?

[Kev]

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.

He was not robbed thats a myth, in truth it was a very close fight. Which is why the Joey Giardello family sued the film makers. Infact talking about the film that was alot of lies and nonsense aswell, and theres pretty strong evidence to suggest that he did actually do it.

Oh and next you will be saying , Rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang were not good contenders ?

They both became world champions, Lang albiet briefly. Therefore by definition they are not to be considered as Contenders.

Also the fact that they were never on the Contender also eliminates them

[Dark Lord Al]

He was not robbed thats a myth, in truth it was a very close fight. Which is why the Joey Giardello family sued the film makers. Infact talking about the film that was alot of lies and nonsense aswell, and theres pretty strong evidence to suggest that he did actually do it.

Oh and next you will be saying , Rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang were not good contenders ?

They both became world champions, Lang albiet briefly. Therefore by definition they are not to be considered as Contenders.

Also the fact that they were never on the Contender also eliminates them

So its pointless me staking a claim for Homer "THE Brickhithouse " Simpson ? as a top contender ? he only lost to Dreadrick Tatum .

[ICB]

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.

He was not robbed thats a myth, in truth it was a very close fight. Which is why the Joey Giardello family sued the film makers. Infact talking about the film that was alot of lies and nonsense aswell, and theres pretty strong evidence to suggest that he did actually do it.

Oh and next you will be saying , Rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang were not good contenders ?

Sorry mate but you've lost me there ? what has me saying that a film based on a true story/true event. Is mostly all BS got to do with Rocky ?

[Otley]

I say f@*K off Bilbo...only because I do not believe we have seen the best contender yet....so no disrespect but I think we should wait a little longer....lol


Job Biscuit (But yes Mora is the best so far)!!!


eh eh!!

[Hornfinger]

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.

Are you taking the piss!? I didn't give manfredo a hope in hell against calzaghe, there was no way, none what so ever he was going to win that fight. NONE!

Then there was the beating Lacy gave him. I met both lacy and manfredo before that fight and my brother (who doesn't know a hell of alot about boxing) said 'he's not fighting him is he? he'll get killed!' pointing out the obvious difference in size and physique.

The contenders aren't even really contenders. for the sake of argument you have to go with mora, but let's face it they're all pretty cack.

I also think I know what job biscuit means now.

[Nameless]

Talent and opposition wise, I'd say the Scorpion Bika is the toughest piece in the jar.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

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.

[boxingbantz]

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.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

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

[Kev]

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.

But yes I am bat shit crazy

[ono]

HTH is a joey.

[skel1983]

Jonathan Reid.

[HattonTheHammer]

This thread actually makes me feel sad when you consider ive at some stage in my life sniggered at each of those that have been on the poll.

Contender is just like xfactor/americas got idol etc. You can pick out the most promising talent of the bunch but once they leave the nest and enter the big wide world they become just another fighter

You can teach someone how to be great, you cant make them great

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

This thread actually makes me feel sad when you consider ive at some stage in my life sniggered at each of those that have been on the poll.

Contender is just like xfactor/americas got idol etc. You can pick out the most promising talent of the bunch but once they leave the nest and enter the big wide world they become just another fighter

You can teach someone how to be great, you cant make them great

This is an exact contradiction. I agree with the rest of the post, though.