The Premier Fights That Could have Happened But Didnt?

[Flickergrab98]

I haven’t checked past the first page, but I hope nobody’s brought these ones up yet.
Wasn’t there talks of a fight between Roy Jones Jr and Nigel Benn? That could’ve been exciting.
I’m also pretty sure that before he died, Salvador Sanchez said he was interested in moving up to lightweight to take on Alexis Arguello. I think he even said that’s the fight wanted to retire on.
At one point, Mike McCallum was no. 1 contender and was set to take on Roberto Duran for his Jr Middleweight title. But Duran instead was convinced to take a unification bout with Hearns. McCallum accused Steward and Kronk Gym of playing favorites and has been sore about it ever since.
Under different circumstances, we also could’ve gotten Pipino Cuevas vs. Wildred Benitez. A missing chapter in the Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry you could say.

[QueensburyRules]

OP means opening post mate, the first post of the thread. Save you from making the same mistake again.

Your post is barely coherent.

The fact of the matter is, Froch was mandatory for Calzaghe's WBC belt.

Therefore, relevant at the same weight class at the same time.

This isn't something that's debatable or up for discussion.

- - Only relevant to U and the other WBC Sanctioning Monkeys.

NOT relevant to Joe who went after the biggest fights that strangely, cough, cough, were by far for the biggest paydays, accolades, and fights fans on both side of the Pond wanted to see.

[IronDanHamza]

- - Only relevant to U and the other WBC Sanctioning Monkeys.

NOT relevant to Joe who went after the biggest fights that strangely, cough, cough, were by far for the biggest paydays, accolades, and fights fans on both side of the Pond wanted to see.

It seems you're struggling to grasp the fact that whether or not it's "relevant to Joe" or not is irrelevant.

You made the claim they weren't relevant at the same weight at the same time, that in fact, is a lie.

[QueensburyRules]

It seems you're struggling to grasp the fact that whether or not it's "relevant to Joe" or not is irrelevant.

You made the claim they weren't relevant at the same weight at the same time, that in fact, is a lie.

- - SuperJoe could've fought 500 other fighters, but he didn't because they wasn't relevant to Joe who was bigger than the belts he discarded when he did.

Good job making Froch look small and measly. As a longtime fan of him, I'd advise him to get a legal cease and desist order on you.

[IronDanHamza]

- - SuperJoe could've fought 500 other fighters, but he didn't because they wasn't relevant to Joe who was bigger than the belts he discarded when he did.

Good job making Froch look small and measly. As a longtime fan of him, I'd advise him to get a legal cease and desist order on you.

Not sure how many times I have to say it, but, whether it was relevant to Joe Calzaghe or not has no bearing what so ever on your statement of "they weren't relevant at the same weight class at the same time".

It also doesn't stop it from being factually incorrect.

[QueensburyRules]

Not sure how many times I have to say it, but, whether it was relevant to Joe Calzaghe or not has no bearing what so ever on your statement of "they weren't relevant at the same weight class at the same time".

It also doesn't stop it from being factually incorrect.

- - U making a good case for U flatulence being relevant, ie hoist on U own petard.

[markusmod]

Andre Ward vs. Anthony Joshua. From what I heard Ward was trying to boss around Joshua and his team like he was the A-side.

[QueensburyRules]

Andre Ward vs. Anthony Joshua. From what I heard Ward was trying to boss around Joshua and his team like he was the A-side.

- - Thing is what most here are losing sight off as to the premiere fight part of the OP question. Wart couldn't draw flies in his hometown at his peak.

Half the fights like Froch/Joe only meet half of the needed equation.

Dempsey vs Tunney 100%
Ali vs Frazier 100%
Tyson vs Spinks 100%
Wlad vs Povetkin in Russia 100%
AJ vs Wlad and Usyk both 100%

For contrast-

Heinie vs anyone in his weight class 0%.
Gary Russett Jr vs anyone in his weight class 0%

[Anthony342]

The fights throughout history that for one reason or another did not happen. Which ones would be the most historically important for boxing and the participants? Matches where men did actually meet at some point are NOT allowed
I'll kick off with
Dempsey v Wills
Sullivan v Godfrey
Lewis v Bowe
Conteh v Galindez
Robinson v Burley
McGuigan v Nelson
Sanchez v Pedroza
Jeffries v McVey
Lewis v Wlad
Liston V Johansson
Marciano v Valdes
Leonard v Pryor
Armstrong v Burley
Willard v Wills
Olson v Giardello
Sullivan v Jackson

Wasn't Bowe pretty much too much of a p ussy to make the fight with Lewis happen? I mean, Lewis was #1 WBC contender when he beat Ruddock, so Bowe should've stepped up and fought him, fighting the best possible opponent, like Lewis did when he was champ, fighting the best possible opponents.

[Ivich]

Wasn't Bowe pretty much too much of a p ussy to make the fight with Lewis happen? I mean, Lewis was #1 WBC contender when he beat Ruddock, so Bowe should've stepped up and fought him, fighting the best possible opponent, like Lewis did when he was champ, fighting the best possible opponents.

Rpck Newman Bowe's manager was a knob.Eddie Futch said he couldn't get Rid**** in the gym ,Newman had him doing a world tour and meeting the Pope etc.Bowe at his best would have given Lewis a very tough time imo and could have cemented a place for himself in the all time top ten ,but lacked the dedication.