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I pulled this section from the lead; I think there's a place for it, somewhere, but not in the lead. Didn't want to just delete it, though, so here it is. UltraExactZZ ^Said~ Did 17:34, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Foster also tried fighting with Heavyweights often, but with very little luck. He was a tall boxer with long arms, physical attributes which helped to establish him as a long-standing champion, widely considered as the greatest light heavyweight of all time.

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"one of the greatest light heavyweight champions in boxing history"

This article contains the phrase "Foster was one of the greatest light heavyweight champions in boxing history". While I agree with this opinion, as would probably a large number of boxing fans, it is still an opinion. Is this something that should be removed, or at the very least re-worded? Something along the lines of "Foster is widely considered...", perhaps? It doesn't seem very encyclopedia-esque to just outright state an opinion like that.

Smyslov (talk) 12:26, 24 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Bob was born either Dec. 15 1937 or 1938

Bob Foster was born either December 15,1937 or Dec.15 1938. Check out hs tombstone Alval04 (talk) 02:18, 29 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I've restored to 1942 & asked for input from WP:BOXING, on this matter. GoodDay (talk) 06:55, 30 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Check out his tombstone on 'Find a Grave'. Also Bob was in the airforce in the 1950's and then turned pro in 1960.[1]https://dai.ly/x8rumxb Alval04 (talk) 11:22, 30 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]