Patterson's first undisputed reign vs Frazier's undisputed reign

Floyd from beating Moore until losing to Ingo, and Frazier from beating Ellis until losing to Foreman. In terms of facing the most deserving challengers.

Floyd's reign was about 2,5 years. His defences were against Jackson (nr 1), Rademacher (unranked), Harris (nr. 3), London (lower top 10) and Ingo (nr. 1).

Frazier's reign was just shy of 3 years. His defences were against Foster (unranked), Ali (nr. 1), Daniels (unranked), Stander (unranked) and Foreman (nr. 2 in The Ring ratings).

Which was the best reign in terms of facing the most deserving challengers?

 

I do it from when he was undisputed. So from Ellis.

 

Ok, to be more precise: Patterson's first undisputed reign vs Frazier's undisputed reign.

I've changed the title now, so there should be no more confusion.

 

Who did he hide from? And in what way was his weakest challengers weaker than Frazier's weakest?

 

Why don't you think it's close?

 

Yeah, in terms of ATG ranking definitely.

But looking at these reigns in terms of facing the most deserving challengers?

 

All in all he did a good job of cleaning out the division, yes. But does that excuse him when facing unranked challengers as a champion? Shouldn't he rather face the top contenders, even if he already has beaten them?

Who was quite useless at HW, tbh. I don't see this as a better defence than Rademacher, I think. Not much in it either way.

 

In three years as undisputed champion Joe only faced his nr. 1 once, while Floyd faced his nr. 1 two times in two and a half years.

Joe would or had faced every nr 1 contender during his undisputed reign, though.