50 Greatest Welterweights of all Time

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    A worthy list,perhaps Billy Graham could be a little higher?
     
    mcvey, Nov 9, 2015
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  2. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Think, based on the numbers he did, and the fact that he eventually became lineal that Simon Brown deserves a look for the final two tiers.
     
    Drew101, Nov 9, 2015
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  3. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How does Robinson stand out at 147 lbs to be alone in tier I, accomplishment-wise?
     
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  4. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Floyds ww record is 10-0 and his best win is against an end of career Pacman , who knocked out by Marquez.

    Trinidads ww record is 36-0 and his best win is against prime , undefeated Hoya.
     
    dinovelvet, Nov 9, 2015
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  5. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Yeah, great question.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Nov 9, 2015
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  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    "Tier I" in this case just means #1 - he's #1 at the weight, is what that means.
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I have Brown beating a total of two ranked guys. That's a little underwhelming, but, again, i'd welcome any intell to the contrary.
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  8. edward morbius

    edward morbius Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think this list is very solid.
     
    edward morbius, Nov 9, 2015
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Another one that didn't actually do what you'd expect over ranked opposition. He'd be #42, #43 something like that and i think that's ok.
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  10. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    :cheers
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Cheers everyone else, keep them coming.
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  12. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I can't place him far above LMR personally.
     
    lufcrazy, Nov 9, 2015
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  13. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Are Robinson's wins over LaMotta really better than Leonard's over Hearns, Duran, and Benitez?
     
    mrkoolkevin, Nov 9, 2015
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  14. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Now - Griffith is 10-3 in title matches at the weight, LMR is 1-2. Griffith has the edge in wider resume. Griffith has the edge in head-to-to head and i know you don't overturn official decisions easily...so what gives?
     
    McGrain, Nov 9, 2015
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  15. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Robinson's win over LaMotta is middleweight win, and is not counted here. And yes.
     
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