Much of the discussion about boxers of the past tends to get stuck on
a select number of all-time greats such as Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali,
Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong and others.
But, there were some former champions that get overlooked in fan polls
such as Max Baer, Rocky Graziano, Luis Rodriguez, Al Singer,
Harold Dade, and many others.
Harold Dade, and many others.
Regardless of the limited recognition, one thing that cannot be forgotten
is in a brief they were the best in the world for their weight division.
THE FORGOTTEN OR OVERLOOKED CHAMPIONS"
*Over time this story will focus on some of those champions from
heavyweight to flyweight champions of the world.
AL SINGER:
JIMMY BRADDOCK
MAX BAER
WILLIE PASTRANO
ROCKY GRAZIANO
MARTY SERVO
*In 1967, Lew Eskin of "Boxing Illustrated wrote and article
about Marty Servo titled: "Marty Servo - Fate Dealt Him
A Cruel Blow" - Boxing Illustrated, January 1967.
JOHNNY BRATTON: (1927 - 1993)
*Johnny won the NBA welterweight title with a victory
over Charley Fusari for the vacant title but several months
later he would lose the title to KID GAVILAN.
MARTY SERVO
*In 1967, Lew Eskin of "Boxing Illustrated wrote and article
about Marty Servo titled: "Marty Servo - Fate Dealt Him
A Cruel Blow" - Boxing Illustrated, January 1967.
JOHNNY BRATTON: (1927 - 1993)
*Johnny won the NBA welterweight title with a victory
over Charley Fusari for the vacant title but several months
later he would lose the title to KID GAVILAN.
LUIS RODRUGUEZ
HAROLD DADE
SUGAR RAMOS
TERRY DOWNS
LEON SPINKS
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