Higher P4P Monzon or Tunney

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  1. kaz

    kaz New Member Full Member

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    Who do you tend to rate higher as a fighter between Monzon and Tunney?

    Both guys can get overlooked on p4p lists, but both also were great fighters tactically and physically, who left their careers while still on top

    What do you think?
     
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  2. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    I personally rank Tunney higher based on his resume vs Monzon's title longevity.
     
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Tunney. Résumé>Longevity
     
  4. L.Everett

    L.Everett Member Full Member

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    Sometimes I wonder if it's even right to make up p4p or divisional rankings.
     
  5. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tunney, and pretty clearly. He actually fought guys bigger than him to test his P4p credentials. The other did not.
     
  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Monzon.

    Not afraid to fight people of color.
     
  7. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I think the far bigger problem with Tunney is his big wins over Greb, Gibbons and Dempsey all came when his opponents were significantly diminished.
     
  8. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    I rate longevity highly so I'll vote for Monzon, narrowly.