My most controversial opinions

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Bokaj, Jan 27, 2015.


  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    They were great IMO.

    After 12 years as a pro and 50 fights Morales lost just 2 fights. Those losses were to Barrera and both were questionable, L12 in 2002 and LMD12 in 2004. He beat Barrera in a close fight in 2000.

    He rose to the occasion and beat Pacquiao then lost his 51st fight to Zahir Raheem. He was clearly past his best vs. Raheem and went just 4-6 (2) after this point and was stopped in 3 of those losses. Even while past prime he gave David Diaz (135 Lb. World Title fight) and Marcos Maidana (140 Lb. World Title fight) tough fights. He even stopped Pablo Cano in the 10th round of his 59th pro fight.

    He won World Titles at 122, 126, 130, and 140. He beat Barrera, Pacquiao, Ayala, Zaragoza, Kevin Kelley, Junior Jones, Wayne McCullough, Hector Acero-Sanchez, In-Jin Chi, Guty Espadas, Carlos Hernandez, Jesus Chavez, and others.
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    That bull**** about Dmitriy Loskov and you pick him upon the Mexicans?
     
  3. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    i'm a monster.
     
  4. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    I got no issue with calling them great, but i don't think they were ALL-TIME sort of great.

    They would be out of place in any original 8 top ten imo.Featherweight being the most applicable one, and the winning titles in so many weightclasses was more a reflection of the era than anything else, too many less than spectacular fighters to pick and choose.
     
  5. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Briggs-Foreman, no robbery.
     
  6. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought Vernon Forrest edged Mayorga in the rematch.
     
  7. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Larry Holmes carried Gerry ****ey after flooring him in the second round.
     
  8. ronnyrains

    ronnyrains Active Member Full Member

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    Nookie -who taught you anything moron
    Frazier beats Ali every time by DQ
    watch the fights dummy!
    ONE ALI HELD 132 TIMES LIKE HE WAS A LONG LOST AUNT
    BRING YOUR SHHHHHITT ON ASSSSHOLE YOU THINK ITS COOL TOO INSULT EVERYONE DIIICCCCKHEAD BRING IT!!:bbb
     
  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ali-Young was DEFINITELY a robbery, and this should be controversial only for Ali worshipers.
     
  10. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think lightweight great Benny Leonard could have outpointed Mickey Walker.

    I think Marvelous Marvin Hagler beats any aggressive, come forward middleweight.

    I think Ali is the greatest heavyweight...but in the back of my mind, Lennox Lewis might possibly have beaten him.

    I think Monzon would have beaten Conteh.

    I think James Toney is a great fighter.

    I think Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the best defensive fighter on film, the most cunning, strategic, and best managed fighter in the history of boxing...in or out of the ring. Floyd is an ATG.

    I think Dwight Muhammad Qawi would have rolled Bob Foster.
     
  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    These are not controversial IMO.

    Still, you make up for it with the other two which are beauties!
     
  12. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Close fight, but not overly significant.

    Young was at prime and Ali was largely finished.
     
  13. ronnyrains

    ronnyrains Active Member Full Member

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    what about it ds dude same as cs like your daddy 75
     
  14. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Linearity is, in many cases, arbitrary.
    Floyd beats Pea decisively at 147
    Vitali was a top ten head to head.
    The right punch can stop even the most iron-chinned warrior.
    Champions should defend their titles at least four times per year or be stripped.
     
  15. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Remember that Spinks stalled Qawi when he hit him hard in that second round.Foster possibly hit harder, so I doubt it.