Is Shakur the best at 135 now?

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  1. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Arguably the greatest defensive fighter I have ever seen. Tremendous timing, the best at judging distance, and a tremendous counter puncher
     
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    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If you think Shakur is greatest at something, you need to watch more boxing. period.
     
    senpai, Apr 8, 2023
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  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Until he steps up we don't know......

    Loma is the most skilled fighter I have ever seen but at 135lbs against these (post hydration) giants I am not sure he has enough.
     
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  4. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    For **** sake.:facepalm: What the hell is wrong with you?
     
    CST80, Apr 8, 2023
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  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Number 1 contender maybe

    I think he can beat the best
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Calm down, he just beat a limited opponent that made him look good.
     
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  7. Pimp C

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    Nobody beating him at 135 he's the truth.
     
    Pimp C, Apr 8, 2023
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    Yessiirrr he is. But ugh.. you barely started watching boxing huh?
     
    drenlou, Apr 8, 2023
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  9. Pimp C

    Pimp C AHHH HA

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    He's pretty much beaten everyone he's fought with ease. He's an elite fighter.
     
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    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    "With that win, Shakur cements his legacy at lightweight and clearly moves ahead of Roberto Duran on the all time lightweight list" -ESPN probably
     
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    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's the best at 135lbs for me, I want to see him in against Loma. But lets not get crazy, he maybe this generations Mayweather but best defensive fighter ever? Nah he's not fought the level of comp yet to prove he's even on the short list of fighters that deserve that accolade.
     
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  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    without question he is elite, 135 is also loaded. I think he can beat the very best guys in the division, I just wont anoint him until he does

    I hope Haney beats Lomachenko and sets up a great Haney vs Stevenson match up
     
    KO KIDD, Apr 9, 2023
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    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah.. I hate to admit it as Tank is my favorite fighter in the game, but Shakur is the best.
     
    ellerbe, Apr 9, 2023
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    I really did enjoy that performance. Lightweight is fit to burst with good fighters, what a great division.
     
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    He beats everyone hypothetically so has to be the best ya vol.
     
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