who is the greatest of all time? vote.

goat15 · 03-18-2011, 11:40 PM

i would like to see who the consensus goat is (if there is one) on this forum. as far as i can see, there's no poll like this on classic...

i know opinions are constantly in a state of flux, doesn't matter, just vote for your current choice. poll is public.

Swarmer · 03-18-2011, 11:43 PM

After a lot of deliberation I think I'm gonna go with Sam Langford. Incredible power, revolutionary technique, durability, a resume consisting of a who's who list of fighters at many different weights, and speed in his prime.

Ironic, that the greatest of champions never held a belt.

El Bujia · 03-18-2011, 11:44 PM

Howard Winstone.

burt bienstock · 03-18-2011, 11:49 PM

Five in historical order:
Fitz
Langford
Greb
Benny Leonard
Ray Robinson
Hon.mentions : Dempsey, Louis, Pep, Ezzard Charles...

El Bujia · 03-18-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burt bienstock

Five in historical order:
Fitz
Langford
Greb
Benny Leonard
Ray Robinson
Hon.mentions : Dempsey, Louis, Pep, Ezzard Charles...

Armstrong?

Boxed Ears · 03-18-2011, 11:51 PM

SNV. Honorary mention: Boston Tom McMustache.

goat15 · 03-18-2011, 11:55 PM

did my best to make the poll options as all encompassing as possible, but it seems we already have a vote for 'other'... if you choose that option, could you tell us who your choice is in the thread. thanks!

burt bienstock · 03-18-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by El Bujia

Armstrong?

Of course Henry Armstrong who I mistakenly ommited. Thanks EB

sweet_scientist · 03-19-2011, 12:05 AM

Tricky one, I kind of vacillate.

Ask me today and I say Sergio Martinez.

Ask me tomorrow and its Nonito Donaire.

goat15 · 03-19-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_scientist

Tricky one, I kind of vacillate.

Ask me today and I say Sergio Martinez.

Ask me tomorrow and its Nonito Donaire.

ah come on, don't refrain. you know you want to indulge in a good old goat debate...

ripcity · 03-19-2011, 12:47 AM

Benny Leonard

anarci · 03-19-2011, 01:14 AM

Duran is usually ranked higher than Fitz Or Moore. And hes on par with half of the others.

Boilermaker · 03-19-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by anarci

Duran is usually ranked higher than Fitz

Not by anyone who has read about what Fitz actually did.

goat15 · 03-19-2011, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarci

Duran is usually ranked higher than Fitz Or Moore. And hes on par with half of the others.

i didn't include the 'top nine greats' in the poll options. i included the nine who i felt people could argue are the greatest. it essentially came down to including two of ali, duran, moore and benny leonard. i thought a more obvious case could be made for ali or moore being the goat, than the other two, not because their accomplishments are necessarily greater, but because they are more 'unique'. different people use different criteria for their lists, and i couldn't imagine criteria that make duran the greatest (i could for benny leonard, but someone had to be sacrificed). on the other hand, i found it easier to imagine criteria that would make ali or moore the top fighter. in fact, i'd have duran and benny leonard above ali and moore, but this is simply a vote for number one.

if you think duran, benny leonard, or someone else is the goat, you can select 'other'.

manbearpig · 03-19-2011, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burt bienstock

Five in historical order:
Fitz
Langford
Greb
Benny Leonard
Ray Robinson
Hon.mentions : Dempsey, Louis, Pep, Ezzard Charles...

Dempseyyyyy Hoooooook!

Seriously, the fact you even mention Jack as an option for 'GOAT' is absolutely incredulous. He fought bums and old men.

View Poll Results: who achieved the most, pound for pound?
Ali	23	11.86%
Armstrong	9	4.64%
Charles	2	1.03%
Fitzsimmons	8	4.12%
Greb	30	15.46%
Langford	7	3.61%
Moore	0	0%
Pep	5	2.58%
Robinson	85	43.81%
Other	25	12.89%
Voters: 194. You may not vote on this poll

03-18-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
goat15 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 461 vCash: 500	who is the greatest of all time? vote. i would like to see who the consensus goat is (if there is one) on this forum. as far as i can see, there's no poll like this on classic... i know opinions are constantly in a state of flux, doesn't matter, just vote for your current choice. poll is public.
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03-18-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
Swarmer Patrick East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: You know you done fucked up right? You know that right? Posts: 9,853 vCash: 1035	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. After a lot of deliberation I think I'm gonna go with Sam Langford. Incredible power, revolutionary technique, durability, a resume consisting of a who's who list of fighters at many different weights, and speed in his prime. Ironic, that the greatest of champions never held a belt.
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El Bujia Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The dirty dirty. Posts: 5,369 vCash: 500	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. Howard Winstone.
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burt bienstock Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7,137 vCash: 500	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. Five in historical order: Fitz Langford Greb Benny Leonard Ray Robinson Hon.mentions : Dempsey, Louis, Pep, Ezzard Charles...
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Boxed Ears Lowering Post Count East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: If here, hell Posts: 22,199 vCash: 16214	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. SNV. Honorary mention: Boston Tom McMustache.
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03-18-2011, 11:55 PM	#7
goat15 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 461 vCash: 500	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. did my best to make the poll options as all encompassing as possible, but it seems we already have a vote for 'other'... if you choose that option, could you tell us who your choice is in the thread. thanks!
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sweet_scientist Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,872 vCash: 1000	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. Tricky one, I kind of vacillate. Ask me today and I say Sergio Martinez. Ask me tomorrow and its Nonito Donaire.
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ripcity Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: "Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it." Posts: 9,998 vCash: 845	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. Benny Leonard
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anarci Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Posts: 12,225 vCash: 1000	Re: who is the greatest of all time? vote. Duran is usually ranked higher than Fitz Or Moore. And hes on par with half of the others.
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