Why do all these "Canadian" contenders come from other countries?

[The Hammer]

It's gotta be George Dixon and if its not then i have no clue LOL!!

No.

Sam Langford...

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130265&highlight=langford

Many put him in the top five heavyweights of all time.

Here a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TTCPz0nBeY

[The Hammer]

Great fighter but nowhere near top 5 HW IMO

I don't rate him in the top 5, but some people do.

I think he was the best Canadian boxer of all time though.

[deanrw]

Kirk Johnson is making a comeback. His first fight since 2006 is April 4th.


He was such a wasted talent. No dedication but he had very nice skills. Coming in against Vitali at 260 lbs!LOL He is lucky he didn't get killed.

[The Hammer]

Kirk Johnson is making a comeback. His first fight since 2006 is April 4th.


He was such a wasted talent. No dedication but he had very nice skills. Coming in against Vitali at 260 lbs!LOL He is lucky he didn't get killed.

If he can get into shape, Johnson will likely win a few fights and make a little money before he's done.

[deanrw]

If he can get into shape, Johnson will likely win a few fights and make a little money before he's done.

He's old now, I don't think he will get too far. He would never have beaten Vitali that night even if he came into the fight in perfect shape. I think he would have at least lasted a few more rounds and made a good account of himself. He was just to small to compete with Vitali.

He could have definitely had a great career though as his talent was very good, but he was just too freaking lazy.

I think this comeback is due to him being broke as the money he got for suing the Halifax Police Department is probably dried up by now.