Who is the greatest out of these 4: Holmes, Hearns, Johnson, Whitaker?

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  1. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Whitaker isn't a top 5 LW? Some people have him no. 1, especially if they weigh h2h a lot
     
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  2. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Get back to your sober self John, I like your usual stuff better :p

    Cheers bud
     
  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No , in general he's not
     
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  4. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holmes had th best jab ive ever seen and was one of the most underrated heavyweight champions Ive seen.
    Hearns was just electrifying - everytime he foughr 9 times out of ten you left satisfied.
    Whitaker did things in the ring that were amazing- he was like the Michael Jordan of boxing.
    They all had great traits and all legendary in some regards.
    Who will ever forget Hearns KO of Duran or Cuveas?
    Or Holmes vs Norton- a great heavyweight fight. Or the Cooney fight- the build up was such an event.
    Or how Whitaker outboxed the great Nelson or how he made JC look ordinary.
    Each in there own right made such an impact on Boxing I couldnt pick who was greater then who. Each left their mark on boxing forever.
     
  5. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Ha!!!! Only get to have a few brews every second Saturday now as i'm on call for work one week every two.

    Where's YOUR list!!!!!! :D
     
  6. Gudetama

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    Jack Johnson?
    I'll say:
    1. Whitaker
    2. Hearns
    3. Johnson
    4. Holmes
    But happy to see almost any order. All top 100 guys. Many, top 50.