British Boxing Makes a Huge Impact in 2008

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After many years of being away from the world spotlight, British boxing made a huge impact in 2008. Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton and David Haye led the way. Often viewed as second-tier fighters when compared to their American counterparts - the Brits came out swinging in 2008. [details]

[theghost#1]

Give credit where credit is due, this is the golden era of British boxing. If you would've told me 6 years ago that there would be this many British Champions I would have laughed in your face. Also Remember this name Kevin Mitchell, dude is going to make some noise here pretty soon.

[Dice]

Much respect to the British fans, Americans and Latinos cant hog all the glory. And they genuinely promote boxing over there

[Kbmunro]

british boxing is pretty good at the moment!!! three great champions,hopefully four id david haye does well at heavyweight!

even though i am british,i miss there being a great amercian(i.e. mike tyson,roy jones in his prime,and even b-hop in his prime)who was simply the best!!!

and everyone knew him and was scared of him...i think boxing need a truly great amercian. but there has been a lack of them since tyson!!!!

[Dice]

british boxing is pretty good at the moment!!! three great champions,hopefully four id david haye does well at heavyweight!

even though i am british,i miss there being a great amercian(i.e. mike tyson,roy jones in his prime,and even b-hop in his prime)who was simply the best!!!

and everyone knew him and was scared of him...i think boxing need a truly great amercian. but there has been a lack of them since tyson!!!!

You shouldnt have to be American to be a star though. I'm American but I always felt Lennox Lewis didnt get the respect he deserved just cuz he wasnt American. If he was from here, he'd be idolized over that brutal KO he gave Rahman.

I'm glad Brits have champions, Europeans have champions, blacks white latinos have champions. This sport is for everybody

[Kbmunro]

You shouldnt have to be American to be a star though. I'm American but I always felt Lennox Lewis didnt get the respect he deserved just cuz he wasnt American. If he was from here, he'd be idolized over that brutal KO he gave Rahman.

I'm glad Brits have champions, Europeans have champions, blacks white latinos have champions. This sport is for everybody

i completly agree with your post,but dont you miss the days when amercia ruled boxing? it was alot more exciting,the eastern europeans nowadays are a bit boring!

[Enemy/Friend]

i completly agree with your post,but dont you miss the days when amercia ruled boxing? it was alot more exciting,the eastern europeans nowadays are a bit boring!

America never ruled boxing.... That is a common misconception.

[Clegg]

Kell Brook beats all of those mentioned by first round KO.

[Mr. Philadel]

Big up to the Brits!!!!

we don't have to like their fighters but we gotta respect them

[Sweet Pea]

Big up to the Brits!!!!

we don't have to like their fighters but we gotta respect them

Good post! A great year for British boxing for sure and I always enjoy the comments and viewpoints of the Brits on these threads. Also keep your eye on John Murray at Light Welter- a young man with good skills and heart.