Put these little guys in order of greatness.

Well, surely thats down to Yuh not maximising his chosen style, and making things harder for himself (which I personally don't think is true) and Moon definitely had to work hard in all his fights.

 

As an aside Moon was speculated to have been showing signs of brain damage as early as the second half of his reign, hence the brief career most likely.He regularly sparred with lightweights and welterweights, which was thought to be a big contributor to the vegetable like state he is in now.

 

Would've made him less effective IMO. I understand you prefer more 'aesthetically pleasing' styles, and I can totally see where you're coming from. But someones style cannot be criticised when it is proven as effective. It's a tough one, because Moon has such an 'anti-style'. With certain fighters you could say 'needs to prove less susceptible to right hands' or 'would've been more effective if he turned over his left hook better' but Moon is so one track mind and an utter destroyer but in such a horrible way it's hard to change anything without giving him a complete overhaul, and then we'd be talking about another fighter.

 

Didn't know that. What a shame.

 

I like the Ford fight personally pretty destructive also the 2nd Konadu fight is a good display

****, didnt know he had brain damage not great to here

 

Some fighters just can't seem to do things, that in theory they should be doing given their style or talent level.calzaghe's appalling punching form being a great recent example.

Despite obviously doing a lot of work on his fundamentals and being able to deliver punches properly at last half the time, Yuh was obviously never really a great natural puncher.

Yet Moon couldn't throw a nice straight punch or textbook hook if his life depended on it.However the leverage thing was a natural talent he had anyway.

 

Bump

 

Good bump of a quality thread filled with quality posters who many don’t post here anymore. Takes me back to the days when you could still have a conversation about non heavyweights around here.

 

I'd say Lopez was #1, and #2 maybe Carbajal

On Chang the best he fought beat him, he retired at a young age, and fought too many people in his home nation, never setting foot in Europe or the USA to prove it. I get it, he's quick, flashy and defensive, but he's also short and has just okay power.

 

Lol you really know nothing about Chang! But thanks I needed that.

 

I'd say Lopez was #1, and #2 maybe Carbajal

On Chang the best he fought beat him, he retired at a young age, and fought too many people in his home nation, never setting foot in Europe or the USA to prove it. I get it, he's quick, flashy and defensive, but he's also short and has just okay power

My words are correct.

Did he lose to the best fighters he fought?

Did his prime go quickly?

How often did he fight a ranked guy out of his country?

Yeah, I thought so. I’m not saying he wasn’t worthy of the hall of fame.