Greatest Mexican Fighter of All-Time

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  1. Hands of Iron

    Hands of Iron #MSE Full Member

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    As with the other thread [found here: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451530 ], there are several options listed who in all good sense and reality don't have a case for this prestigious title. They're included only as a gauge for the forum. Been a lot of related threads on this topic since KO6, but none with a definitive poll that I can recall.
     
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  2. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    I'm still going for Chavez.

    The names on his resume and the manner he tore through most of them is what sets him apart.
     
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  3. Hands of Iron

    Hands of Iron #MSE Full Member

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    The half-mexican has to sit this one out, unfortunately.

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    He's now gotten his mandatory mention. And that goes for any topic or thread.
     
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  4. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Taking in mind that I know little about the likes of Rodolfo Casanova and Kid Azteca, my top 10 list would be about like this:

    1. Chavez
    2. Saldivar
    3. Olivares
    4. Marquez
    5. Sanchez
    6. Canto
    7. Barrera
    8. Morales
    9. Zarate
    10. Lopez
     
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  5. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    We are very fortunate to have three all-time great Mexicans in roughly the same time are we? :rasta

    And they banged each other up with just one exception.
     
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  6. SouthChicagoRay

    SouthChicagoRay Active Member Full Member

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    Ricardo Lopez is technically the best. Chavez is the epitome of the prototypical Mexican fighter, Zarate was a terror who could knock you out!
     
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  7. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    I say Finito.
     
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  8. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Buddy, I have a controversial suggestion to add to the list.

    Kid Azteca.
     
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    Me too..Jesus Napoles..
     
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  10. Hands of Iron

    Hands of Iron #MSE Full Member

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    I don't think it's controversial, although he's yet to have anybody put his career in accurate and definitive perspective. Not even posters far more knowledgable than I.
    (Can only include ten poll options)
     
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  11. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Its unfortunate a fighter like the great Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez is always left off said lists or is hardly ever mentioned for that matter.
    (I'll be the guy to mention him here)

    IMO, he would have beat Ricardo Lopez H2H.
    (Just me tho I guess)
     
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  12. Doc

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    1. JCC
    2. Marquez
    3. Sal Sanchez
     
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  13. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    They counted Duran out even if he's half Mexican.

    I'm not so sure about Napoles being considered as well, he's Cuban.
     
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  14. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    My vote goes to Julio César Chávez González
    (Even if the half MEX was in this discussion)
     
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  15. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like Marquez, but man, is he getting too much love here these days. :lol:

    Chavez is the only real answer.
     
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