Lomachenko will go down in history as the greatest boxer of all time

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  1. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He's saying all the ATG's in boxing made their pro debuts against cab drivers/ bums which is correct.
     
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  2. Tko4

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    Didn't see the fight, but when is the last time a fighter made his pro debut against an opponent of that caliber?
     
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  3. Garrus

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    Not better than Duran's debut.
     
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  4. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    JMM's brother Rafael made his debut against Victor Rabanales 39-14-2
    and lost by KO in 8 rounds
     
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  5. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    who was that against?
     
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  6. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You said and I quote "name another atg who fought someone of that caliber in their first pro-fight". Now tell me that doesn't sound like you're saying Loma is an ATG. Who cares what anyone else has done. He had an impressive debut against a fairly decent fighter. Hopefully his career blossoms and he fulfills all his potential, but people are getting far to worked up over this.
     
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  7. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    In retrospect though as Mendoze had 1 fight at the time, same goes for Bey and Carbajal. Apostoli, Payakaroon, Maskaev are some of the best against established pros.
     
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  8. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :thumbsup
     
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  9. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    answer please.
     
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  10. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You don't know enough about boxing history and all the ATG's to jump to this conclusion. And since Vasyl isn't an ATG the question is irrelevant. A better question would be has ANY fighter started their career against a better fighter?
     
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  11. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    i just gave you an answer if you pay attention
     
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  12. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Instead of making a blanket statement why don't you provide a list of the 100 best p4p fighters in history and who they debuted against?
     
    JAB5239, Oct 12, 2013
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  13. Jackson's Fury

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    You forgot the RUSSIAN ROCKY- RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV! :bbb
     
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  14. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He doesn't want to pay attention, he wants to feed an illusion that has yet to be proven.

    Pete Radamacher challenged for the heavyweight title in his debut.....big deal. Its not who you debut against, its your entire body of work that defines you.
     
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  15. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am paying attention. 39-14 is quite good.

    But, Jab never answered the question.

    But, I'll research that..in time.

    I have no illusions, but people like Jabber there are quick to dismiss an otherwise excellent debut.
     
    vast, Oct 12, 2013
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