Greater fighter: Luis Manuel Rodriguez or Ismael Laguna

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    2 great underrated fighters known for their speed, elusive style, and great blend of offense and defense. Both are arguably Top 3 best fighters from their country (Cuba, Panama) and fought in a style that was similar to each other. Resume wise who would you say is greater in your opinion?

    Luis Manuel Rodriguez: Emile Griffith, Curtis Cokes, Bennie Briscoe, Rubin Carter, George Benton, Holley Mims

    Ismael Laguna: Carlos Ortiz, Mando Ramos, Guts Ishimatsu, Chango Carmona, Nicolino Locche (draw)
     
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  2. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Luis Manuel Rodriquez by some distance.
     
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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    I haven’t watched George Benton or Luis and so long, I never even knew they fought what a wonderful discovery.
     
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  4. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    LMR is the greater if the 2, imo.
     
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  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Rodriguez.
     
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  6. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rodriguez. I'd add Denny Moyer's scalp to Luis' resume. Nobody else came even close to dominating and destroying a prime Moyer (or even a post-prime Moyer) like Luis did, and Moyer fought everybody who was around.
     
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  7. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Definitely Rodriguez. Not taking anything aware from Laguna either, but Luis was absolutely incredible.
     
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