Before there was Floyd Mayweather, there was Charley Burley

[LoadedWraps]

Charley was one of the most skilled fighters of all time and a look at his ledger shows this.....they say there is no film of him. Its 2015 guys.....do your research


He was so good, none of the world champions wanted to give him a shot...even the IMMORTAL SUGAR RAY ROBINSON


Some people say he was ducked, had poor management, etc.....now his talent cant be denied


Though he was ranked at 147 and 160 for a decade he never got a title shot but did hold wins over world champions...Fritzie Zivic, Archie Moore, and the black murderers row in Holman Williams, Bert Lytell, jack Chase, Holman Williams, Aaron Wade

His nemesis was Ezzard Charles....who matched his skill but was the much larger man.



Charley Burley is the only fighter I ever watched that fought similar to Floyd Mayweather...what do you guys think

Yea he's an ATG, I have sudied some of his footage before. This new generation of NSB cats don't know about greats like Burley. They don't do their homework 9/10

[therealpugilist]

Seriously dude? I could knock him out in 2 rounds and I dont even train or work out.

Thanks for letting us know you're a keyboard warrior...like we didn't already


Consummate troll...you are

[The Problem Child]

The guy looks like trash. I move and fight way better than he does. He fights like a coked up neanderthal. He sucks. I would beat him the **** down. Let alone pro fighters.

[therealpugilist]

Yea he's an ATG, I have sudied some of his footage before. This new generation of NSB cats don't know about greats like Burley. They don't do their homework 9/10

Ding ding ding... All they know is may/ PAC...plenty fighters were on that level or better

[El Campesino]

Kid Azteca would have beat that chump into a coma, .

[boliodogs]

I was an amateur boxer in the army and have been a boxing fan since the days of Floyd Patterson. I am not a trainer but I don't think you need to be a trainer or a great fighter to see when other fighters aren't doing things right. Burley had a good record and beat many good fighters. He also lost 12 fights. Some of the fighters he lost to he beat later but there were a few that he never could beat. I have seen lots of Robinson and La Motta film and also Graziano and Zale film and I think they would all beat Burley although it can never be proven. Burley was indeed a legend so fans of his can be proud. He was never KOed in 98 fights including many fights with very hard punchers so he was indeed a very game and rugged fighter with a great chin.

[therealpugilist]

I was an amateur boxer in the army and have been a boxing fan since the days of Floyd Patterson. I am not a trainer but I don't think you need to be a trainer or a great fighter to see when other fighters aren't doing things right. Burley had a good record and beat many good fighters. He also lost 12 fights. Some of the fighters he lost to he beat later but there were a few that he never could beat. I have seen lots of Robinson and La Motta film and also Graziano and Zale film and I think they would all beat Burley although it can never be proven. Burley was indeed a legend so fans of his can be proud. He was never KOed in 98 fights including many fights with very hard punchers so he was indeed a very game and rugged fighter with a great chin.

Zale n graziano made great fights but their skill level was below burley... Look at who they beat n lost to..
.struggled with boxers n cuties


Burley best better fighters than them n had more skill

[therealpugilist]

Kid Azteca would have beat that chump into a coma, .

Kid Aztecs is one my fav oldies


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[LoadedWraps]

Ding ding ding... All they know is may/ PAC...plenty fighters were on that level or better

Two things you notice right away with Burley: He either sets traps or counter punches. And when he goes on the offensive he changes levels and comes forward with every punch. That's impeccable fundamental execution. Also, he is what they call economical with his movement. He moves, enough, what he has too, that way he stays fresh but warm, you don't do a lot of extra movement, and when you move in and out or slip or pivot to shift position you make short effective movements and don't expend too much energy. Really a high level of stuff when you break it down.

[therealpugilist]

Two things you notice right away with Burley: He either sets traps or counter punches. And when he goes on the offensive he changes levels and comes forward with every punch. That's impeccable fundamental execution. Also, he is what they call economical with his movement. He moves, enough, what he has too, that way he stays fresh but warm, you don't do a lot of extra movement, and when you move in and out or slip or pivot to shift position you make short effective movements and don't expend too much energy. Really a high level of stuff when you break it down.

You sir pay attention to subtly....techniques n nuances of distance n timing

I watch burley for that high level stuff...that's why he always reminded me of the toney, mayweather, Whitaker types