Greatest Fighter of the last 25 Years?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Hands of Iron, Dec 25, 2012.


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  1. MichiganWarrior

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  2. DobyZhee

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    Manny might not be the most skilled but he is the greatest pound for pound.
     
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  3. Nipple

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    Calzaghe wasn't.

    Lewis fought some AMAZING opposition, Joe didn't.
     
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  4. Hands of Iron

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    :lol:

    Fighter, Boxer, Technician... JCC is hardly a poor choice no matter how it's cut. He's probably my #2 here overall. I always wax on about how well Duran meshed his offensive/defensive capabilities into one simultaneous package, but Senior really isn't too far behind him...One of the best two-fisted fighting machines of all-time: Arguably the most skilled in close quarters, immense and persistent body attack, crisp combination punching and very subtle ability to slip and roll a lot of shots. He also had the chin to walk through you and break your body and will if need be. The Edwin Rosario fight - whom plenty felt would overpower and take Chavez out - should really be required viewing before offering an opinion on him.
     
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  5. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    wins over
    Nelson
    Ramirez
    R. Mayweather
    Mcguirt
    Vazquez
    Haugen
    Chavez
    Oscar (for some) doesn't help? :blood
     
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  6. Hands of Iron

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    He's a lunatic for that. I wasn't even going to respond.
     
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  7. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    :yep well you have better self control than me
     
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  8. JMP

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    1. Whitaker
    2. Chavez
    3. Jones
    4. Holyfield
     
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  9. JMP

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    Lopez over those guys (and Holyfield) is completely unwarranted. Absolutely ZERO logical basis for that placement. None.
     
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  10. Hands of Iron

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    :lol:

    I'm just at ease with this topic. I can and have become unhinged on here... Usually talking Duran/SRL/Hagler nonsense.

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    Take 20 to enjoy that ****. Utter domination over another Great fighter. That behind-the-back was nice :yep -- Whitaker was a fool in there at times, but there was nothing really 'playful' or fun about his antics or clowning. It was Malicious and designed to break a fighter's psyche.
     
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  11. Hands of Iron

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    Refrain from any unprotected sex, you can't miss lately on these answers in these damn threads.

    The real question is: Pea, Hakeem Olajuwon or Barry Sanders? Regarding the 'S' word
    (Absurd question, I know, but I think we've got a winner already here)
     
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  12. Collie

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    1. JCC
    2. Whitaker
    3. Pacquaio
    4. Mayewather
    5. Hopkins
    6. RJJ
    7. Lewis
    8. Holyfield
    9. ODLH
     
    Collie, Dec 26, 2012
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  13. DrMo

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    Holyfield for me.

    The unified & undisputed champ at cruiser & heavy, 4 time HW champion of world & he spent the vast majority of his career beating up bigger guys. During his HW career Holyfield, on average, was over 16lbs lighter than his opponents.

    He's probably the bravest fighter Ive ever seen & has had more great fights, big upsets & brutal wars than anyone on the list.

    His record is remarkable; Qawi x2, DeLeon, Dokes, Douglas, Foreman, Holmes, Bowe, Tyson x2, Moorer, Ruiz & many,many more.
     
    DrMo, Dec 26, 2012
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  14. josip

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    rahman best ever
     
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  15. lufcrazy

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    Pea and I think it's a clear choice (none of the others are on his level apart from Jones who doesn't have the atg resume to back of his skills).

    Probably JCC next then Jones.
    Hopkins next.
    I reckon then Floyd and Pac.
    Oscar slightly behind those two.
    I'd probably have jmm after that.
    Holy and Lewis bring up the rear.

    It's tough gauging Floyd and Pac. I have Pac a cats pube ahead right now but he seems done and I think Floyd will reach 50-0 and overtake him.
     
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