Who was an American boxer who was dubbed the "Uncrowned Champion of the Lightweights" who was never given the chance to fight for a large, extravagantly designed belt used primarily in combat sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling to signify the champions of the promotion or company ?
Wesley Ramey Wesley "Wes" Ramey (September 17, 1909 – March 10, 1997) was an American boxer who was dubbed the "Uncrowned Champion of the Lightweights". Although he was ranked as a top-10 lightweight contender for 10 consecutive years, he was never given a chance to fight for a world title. Over the course of his career he defeated Hall of Famers Tony Canzoneri, Benny Bass, Lew Jenkins and Cocoa Kid. He also faced the likes of Sammy Angott and Pedro Montanez in defeat.
Harry Forbes Harry Forbes (May 12, 1879 – December 19, 1946) was an American boxer who took the World Bantamweight Title on November 11, 1901 when he defeated Danny Dougherty in a second-round knockout in Saint Louis, Missouri. He lost the title three years later, on August 13, 1903 to Frankie Neil in a second-round knockout at the Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco, California.