Who's the greatest white heavyweight boxer of all time?

[davico]

In the 70's, it's called the GREAT WHITE HOPE. I think so far Wlad Klitschko has got what it takes to be the greatest white heavyweight boxer of all time. (Do we consider John Ruiz, who has been a title-holder for sometime now, a "white"?)
A number of white sluggers in the past also comes to mind. They provided life, excitement and top-caliber challenges in the black-dominated heavyweight division.

Joe Bugner
Tommy Morrison
Gerry Cooney
Duane Bobick
Henry Cooper
Jerry Quarry
George Chuvalo
Gerrie Coetzee
Chuck Wepner (who inspired the first Rocky movie)
Randy "Tex" Cobb
James "Bonecrusher" Smith
to name a few.

Who's the greatest white HW boxer of all time for you?

Can't believe you even posted this thread, especially with the names listed.

ROCKY MARCIANO. And by a very long way.

VK will never even come close.

[fist-of-fury]

Can't believe you even posted this thread, especially with the names listed.

ROCKY MARCIANO. And by a very long way.

VK will never even come close.

Fine with me!

[hollister]

I'm not sure Wepner and Cobb are the best choices to represent caucasian fighters lol

[xrhythmxnxbluesx]

rocky man... he stayed undefeated.... no one else ever did that in the heavy weight division...

[MetalVomit]

In the 70's, it's called the GREAT WHITE HOPE. I think so far Wlad Klitschko has got what it takes to be the greatest white heavyweight boxer of all time. (Do we consider John Ruiz, who has been a title-holder for sometime now, a "white"?)
A number of white sluggers in the past also comes to mind. They provided life, excitement and top-caliber challenges in the black-dominated heavyweight division.

Joe Bugner
Tommy Morrison
Gerry Cooney
Duane Bobick
Henry Cooper
Jerry Quarry
George Chuvalo
Gerrie Coetzee
Chuck Wepner (who inspired the first Rocky movie)
Randy "Tex" Cobb
James "Bonecrusher" Smith
to name a few.

Who's the greatest white HW boxer of all time for you?

Ruiz is LATINO. Hence the last name RUIZ.

[ProBox1]

I'm still in shock that he pick "Wladimir" Klitschko as the best white heavyweight ever. Even Vitali would have shocked me but Dempsey and Marciano blow both Klitschkos away by thousands of miles. Forget that they are even white, they are regarded as two of the best heavyweights ever to step foot in the ring.

[cdxx]

easy marciano. wasn't bonecrusher a brotha?

[Chups]

Rocky Marciano!!!!!!

[Mr. Violence]

In the 70's, it's called the GREAT WHITE HOPE. I think so far Wlad Klitschko has got what it takes to be the greatest white heavyweight boxer of all time. (Do we consider John Ruiz, who has been a title-holder for sometime now, a "white"?)
A number of white sluggers in the past also comes to mind. They provided life, excitement and top-caliber challenges in the black-dominated heavyweight division.

Joe Bugner
Tommy Morrison
Gerry Cooney
Duane Bobick
Henry Cooper
Jerry Quarry
George Chuvalo
Gerrie Coetzee
Chuck Wepner (who inspired the first Rocky movie)
Randy "Tex" Cobb
James "Bonecrusher" Smith
to name a few.

Who's the greatest white HW boxer of all time for you?

I'd have to say Rocky Marciano even though he's not on your list. Also Bonecrusher Smith is black.

[cdxx]

i thought he was a brotha, thanks for clarifying