I like Brian Mitchell, but I think some of you guys may like Gerrie more. Or even Baby Jakes Matlala. What do you think about the "White Buffalo"? Francois Botha even fought Tyson! Is he the best? Any opinion is ok. And if you think you are the best boxer currently, that's still ok! Another fun question. No need to argue...just be honest!
2006-10-15 05:28:55 · 3 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
Porgie - Brian Mitchell is the best fighter SA ever produced. End of discussion.
12 defenses of his WBA title - a division record. Plus he captured the IBF crown when he beat Tony Lopez. But, more importantly, he was forced to make every one of his defenses in the other guy's hometown.
No champion in history has had to do that.
South Africa has a rich boxing history, and a deep pool of talent. And that tool of talent has blossomed since the end of apartheid.
Dingaan Thobela, Sugarboy Malinga, Babyjake Matlala, 'The Sniper' Corrie Sanders - all these guys have been able to ply their skills unhindered by politics.
2006-10-15 06:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice answer Brad.
I like Baby Jakes, but I think that's more because of his charisma out of the ring, than his actual fighting.
2006-10-16 06:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anria A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im going with Mike Skitter....
2006-10-16 06:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by Hector 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋