10: Greatest European heavyweights by Ring Magazine

[GJC]

Had wins over Max Baer, Tommy Loughran, Larry Gaines, Red Burman, Walter Neusel, Ben Foord. Lost close decisions to Joe Louis and Jim Braddock which many thought he won.

Often quoted that he was unlucky against Louis, whilst I think Farr gave a great show I think the verdict was correct. The Braddock fight though should have gone Farr's way I believe

[GJC]

I gave up reading this mag years ago...
If you want a real good laugh.... Check out their 100 greatest punchers of all time..
Most of the posters on this forum are far more knowledgable than their editorial team..

The Don King MW tournament did it for me re Ring.

[NakiFan]

Lmao at schmelling being number 1, and lol at bruno making the list!

[CCobra]

Lewis is among the greatest Heavyweights of all time, regardless of his nationality. If I had to rearrange the list using the fighters they used I'd have it:


1. Lennox Lewis
2. Max Schmeling
3. Tommy Farr
4. Wladimir Klitschko
5. Joe Bugner
6. Vitali Klitschko
7. Ingemar Johannson
8. Frank Bruno
9. Henry Cooper
10. Karl Mildenberger

[Obama]

I don't quite see how Farr or Bugner could be considered better than either Klitschko. Really, even if they retired today. Both guys were quite good, but were never considered an elite fighter in their era. Klits on the other hand are the ONLY elite fighters in their era.