YOUR! top ten boxers ever!

Great post. Either come back with something better or go pick on someone you can handle.

 

It just seemed a cheap shot based on him not knowing **** all about why I choose the fighters on my list or even bothering to read the question the thread starter posted.

A decent percentage of my posts on here are on 1980s fighters or on old timers, its not like I'm trying to "show off", theres no really obscure fighters in there and liking Leonard and Ali isn't exactly hardcore!!

 

Meldrick Taylor - The only career set I own is a Meldrick Taylor one. My favourite fighter to watch, ever. He'll never go down with the Saad's and Gatti's in terms of excitement, but for me, the ridiculous speed, dedication, effort, and pure guts was something that appealed to me in a way that no other fighter has been able to recreate. Always put in 100%, never failed to intrigue or excite. Everything a boxer should be.

Ricardo Mayorga - My favourite fighter ever. An absolute madman. Was as entertaining outside of the ring as he was inside it, and he was a damn exciting fighter. His attitude, his antics, his performances, even when facing the odds, was thouroughly entertaining. Nobody piqued my interest quite like Mayorga.

Felix Trinidad - Another fighter who is a joy to watch. I always felt Trinidad was a little overrated, but then I sat down and watched some of his fights, and came to realise he was simply a beast. Great boxer puncher, fighting the best from Welterweight to Middleweight, and always providing a thrill. His left hook was godly too.

Joe Frazier - My second favourite Heavyweight of all time. He was a brilliant fighter, had endless heart and will, plus he took Ali's 0. He took ****ing Muhammad Ali's 0! How can you not be insprired by that?

Juan Manuel Marquez - I am always in awe watching Marquez. I think I could fap to his combination punching, it's amazing. Not the most physically talented fighter, but talk about making the most of what you've got, technically amazing and very smart. A credit to the sport of boxing.

Lennox Lewis - The first fighter who I could really say was 'my favourite' loved Lennox from when I was a kid. Remember watching his fights with my dad, whether they be old or new, and absolutely loving them. A dominant champ who fought everyone and beat everyone. There will never be another :deal

Marlon Starling - I've only seen a little bit of Marlon Starling. But coming from behind to stop undefeated Mark Breland, beating a prime Lloyd Honeyghan and giving his absolute all in losing efforts to higher weight fighters like Nunn and Blocker just says to me that he was a true fighter, one that demanded respect. Great to watch and full of heart.

Nigel Benn - Fearsome. I love Nigel Benn. He was absolutely badass in his prime, and he's so humble and respectful now, it's just class to see. He was a beast in the ring. Gave his absolute all everytime he fought, and always put in a great account of himself. My dad raised me on Nigel Benn so I'll always have a place for him in my favourites.

Aaron Pryor - His nickname should have been the Hurricane, or the Whirlwind, because that is what he was. A very techically skilled, pressure fighter with great speed and power. It's a shame he didn't really add to the Arguello win, becuase he could have done greater things IMO.

Junior Jones - Vulnerable as hell, but he didn't care becuase he always went to war, win or lose. Stopping (and I don't care what anyone says) an unbeaten MAB is something to really marvel at IMO. Went to war with Morales and Mckinney but unfortunately came up short. ATG nickname.

 

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:good

I know what Dans like when he gets into "bully mode" on here. You have to nip it in the bud!

 

Benn
Hagler
Hearns
Hatton
Lewis
Frazier
Valero
Martinez
Tyson
Katsidis


I hope this doesn't offend Gaz. I can see he's on a rampage.

 

Dans the one potshotting lists, not me.good

 

By the end of the day....???:think

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Im going with fighters who ive watched live not just old films
1,Prince Rodney(got me into boxing so he has to be top)
2,Hagler
3,Tyson
4,Benn
5,Naz
6,Holyfield
7,Eubank
8,Pac
9,Hatton
10,Lennox
Im not saying these guys are the greatest,just that Ive enjoyed watching their fights.

 

Marco Barrera
Salvador Sanchez
Israel Vasquez
Erik Morales
Julio Cesar Chavez
Ricky Hatton
Joe Calzaghe
Ruben Olivares
Miguel Cotto
Kevin Mitchell

 

In no particular order

Pernell Whitaker
Juan Manuel Marquez
Miguel Cotto
Salvador Sanchez
Marvin Hagler
Ezzard Charles
Bernard Hopkins
Erik Morales
Orlando Canizales
Julio Cesar Chavez

 

1. Mike Tyson
2. Manny Pacquaio
3. Marco Antonio Barrera
4. Dave McAuley
5. Rocky Marciano
6. Joe Louis
7. Muhammad Ali
8. Naseem Hamed
9. Chris Eubank
10. Johnny Tapia

 

Non-mexican:bart

 

on reflection I should have included jc chavez and possibly hagler - hard to kepep it down to 10!