Arturo Godoy- Gave Joe Louis hell. May have been his roughest, toughest opponent. Even Tony Galento couldn't get away with his rough stuff with the rugged Chilean.
Ever Hammer- as tough as his name. Benny Leonard called him his toughest opponent. When you consider how many guys Benny fought and beat, that's quite a compliment. Fought Freddie Welsh & drew with the great Johnny Dundee. TKO'd only twice in 101 bouts. Amazing considering era.
Eduardo Lausse- ask Gene Fullmer, whom Lausse knocked down and beat. Split bouts with Kid Gavilan.
Juan Roldan- Hagler called him his toughest opponent. Hearns said Juan hit him hardest of anyone.
Anton Raadik- ask LaMotta, Cerdan or Bobo.
Hon. Mention-
Leach Cross- fought McFarland and champs Ritchie, Welsh, Dundee, Wolgast, Nelson, Britton, Driscoll
Jeff Smith- Greb called him his toughest
Mustafa Hamsho- remember him? Benitez does.
Ray Miller
Charlie White
Please add any I'm missing. I'd love to hear what y'all think.
2007-05-07 17:52:42 · 4 answers · asked by douglas c 3 in Sports ➔ Boxing
GEORGE CHUVALO
2007-05-09 08:16:53 · answer #1 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blogbaba will add just two, Estaban DeJesus. Roberto Duran remembers him, and John "the beast" Mugambi, Hearns once paid Mugambi a quarter million just so "the beast" would step aside and allow Tommy the privilege of ducking him.
If Greb said Jeff Smith was his toughest opponent, Smith must have been a monster.
Excellent question.
2007-05-08 01:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what about Oscar Bonavena who gave Frazier and Ali hell in his fights with them. George Chavelo gave opponents hell he was never knocked down. Even when fighting Foreman he was not knocked down. Marciano admitted to Ring Magazine before his death that Ezzard Charles was his toughest opponent.
2007-05-08 10:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Devon P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thrilla in Manilla
2007-05-08 01:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋