Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters?

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 08:31 AM

By general concensus?

I thought it would be fun if we could see if it was possible to get EVERYONE who posts in the thread to agree upon some fighters that would be on an ATG top 10 p4p list.

If you have an objection to any given fighter just say who and why and maybe there'll be some chat about it and maybe not.

With a bit of luck we might actually end up with 5 fighters we can agree upon as being in a top 10.

So does anyone feel that the following fighters DO NOT belong in a top ten all time p4p list?

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON
HENRY ARMSTRONG
ROBERTO DURAN

Which fighters do you think are a lock for this list? Maybe try to keep your nominations so one or two.

jyuza · 07-16-2007, 08:38 AM

Definitely Top 10 :

Robinson
Armstrong
Greb
Ali
Duran
Langford
Leonard (Benny of course)
Pep

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jyuza

Definitely Top 10 :

Robinson
Armstrong
Greb
Ali
Duran
Langford
Leonard (Benny of course)
Pep

I would dispute Ali as a top 10 lock. Sorry bro.

The thing is that you've offered up 8 names here - that leaves only two spaces. Though I'm happy for people to offer up their top ten lists if they like, i'm interested here in getting four or five fighters that EVERYONE agress upon.

fists of fury · 07-16-2007, 08:45 AM

A case can be made for Hearns, Leonard and Ricardo Lopez. Maybe Whitaker, Arguello and JCC as well.

fists of fury · 07-16-2007, 08:46 AM

On second thought - scratch Lopez. I doubt there would be unanimity on this one.

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fists of fury

A case can be made for Hearns, Leonard and Ricardo Lopez. Maybe Whitaker, Arguello and JCC as well.

Of course. A case can also be made for Bernard Hopkins, Charley Burley, Joe Louis etc., we are interested in guys who would be a lock here.

Who would your picks be for an absolute lock? Plus, would you agree that Duran, Sugar Ray Robinson and Armstrong are definites?

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tobkhan

I think there are some fighters everybody would agree. Armstrong, Greb, Robinson, Duran, Langford, Pep.

We have six names here; all great shouts. I'd be most interested to hear from anyone who thinks that these 6 aren't top ten locks.

fists of fury · 07-16-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by McGrain

Who would your picks be for an absolute lock? Plus, would you agree that Duran, Sugar Ray Robinson and Armstrong are definites?

I'd agree with those three, even though on film Armstrong was a slight disappointment. His achievements speak for themselves though.

Of those I mentioned, I think one of them should be a lock. I just cannot figure out which one.

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fists of fury

Of those I mentioned, I think one of them should be a lock. I just cannot figure out which one.

You're not filling me with confidence here bro...

Minotauro · 07-16-2007, 08:56 AM

The only guys that are locks for me are:
Ray Robinson
Henry Armstrong
Roberto Duran
Harry Greb
Sam Langford

I would personally add Charles and probably Pep although I have seen a lot of list where they were missing.

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Minotauro

I would personally add Charles and probably Pep although I have seen a lot of list where they were missing.

Yeah. I think i could probably name eleven guys that should be a lock for the top 10!

Could choices.

jyuza · 07-16-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tobkhan

I disagree with Ali and Leonard as a lock for it. Greb, Langford and Pep are good choices. Fitzsimmons should also be there. There could also a case be made for Wilde.

I think there are some fighters everybody would agree. Armstrong, Greb, Robinson, Duran, Langford, Pep.

Why not Leonard ?

jyuza · 07-16-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by McGrain

We have six names here; all great shouts. I'd be most interested to hear from anyone who thinks that these 6 aren't top ten locks.

I do agree with those.

McGrain · 07-16-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jyuza

I do agree with those.

He might scrape in for me. But he is one of those borderline guys. Very close but possibly no cigar for me.

I think most would have him top 20.

This is why it will be so hard to get a consensus on many names. I'm delighted that there's been nobody shouting down the three names I mentioned in the first post, never mind the 6 tobkhan suggested.

Manassa · 07-16-2007, 09:35 AM

This is my list:

1. Henry Armstrong
2. Harry Greb
3. Ray Robinson
4. Willie Pep
5. Benny Leonard
6. Ezzard Charles
7. Roberto Duran
8. Archie Moore
9. Joe Gans
10. Barney Ross

Of those, I consider Armstrong, Robinson, Leonard, Greb, Charles, Pep and Duran to be unquestionable choices. Anyone disagree?

07-16-2007, 08:31 AM	#1
McGrain Diamond Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63,263 vCash: 1000	Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? By general concensus? I thought it would be fun if we could see if it was possible to get EVERYONE who posts in the thread to agree upon some fighters that would be on an ATG top 10 p4p list. If you have an objection to any given fighter just say who and why and maybe there'll be some chat about it and maybe not. With a bit of luck we might actually end up with 5 fighters we can agree upon as being in a top 10. So does anyone feel that the following fighters DO NOT belong in a top ten all time p4p list? SUGAR RAY ROBINSON HENRY ARMSTRONG ROBERTO DURAN Which fighters do you think are a lock for this list? Maybe try to keep your nominations so one or two.
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jyuza Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,277 vCash: 1000	Re: Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? Definitely Top 10 : Robinson Armstrong Greb Ali Duran Langford Leonard (Benny of course) Pep
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fists of fury Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March for Revenge Posts: 10,614 vCash: 1325	Re: Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? A case can be made for Hearns, Leonard and Ricardo Lopez. Maybe Whitaker, Arguello and JCC as well.
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fists of fury Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March for Revenge Posts: 10,614 vCash: 1325	Re: Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? On second thought - scratch Lopez. I doubt there would be unanimity on this one.
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Minotauro Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,886 vCash: 1000	Re: Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? The only guys that are locks for me are: Ray Robinson Henry Armstrong Roberto Duran Harry Greb Sam Langford I would personally add Charles and probably Pep although I have seen a lot of list where they were missing. Last edited by Drew101; 03-09-2006 at 07:17 PM.
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Manassa - East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ESB since '05 Posts: 9,778 vCash: 75	Re: Shall We Try And Actually Sort Some Top P4P Fighters? This is my list: 1. Henry Armstrong 2. Harry Greb 3. Ray Robinson 4. Willie Pep 5. Benny Leonard 6. Ezzard Charles 7. Roberto Duran 8. Archie Moore 9. Joe Gans 10. Barney Ross Of those, I consider Armstrong, Robinson, Leonard, Greb, Charles, Pep and Duran to be unquestionable choices. Anyone disagree?
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