Would Razor Ruddock at his peak become champion in today's era?

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  1. Ruddock could have been undisputed champ.

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    21.9%

  2. Ruddock could have been unified champ.

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  3. Ruddock could have been single-belt champ.

    11 vote(s)
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  4. Ruddock could have been regional champ.

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  5. Ruddock could have been top 5 contender

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  6. Ruddock could have been top 15 contender

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%

  7. Ruddock doesn't stand a chance

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  1. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No
     
    Cojimar 1946, Oct 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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  2. NewChallenger

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    Honestly, Ruddock probably would be a top 10 contender. Ruddock was just too one dimensional.
    He isn't beating Fury as he moves around too much.
    Wilder knocks him out as he hits harder than Lennox
    Usyk boxes circles around him

    His only shot really is against AJ
     
    NewChallenger, Oct 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    He’s a top 10 guy… fluke win, underestimated and gets the KO sort of situation maybe? Best odds are VS Wilder IMO.
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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    Ruddock was not that mediocre.
     
    Mandela2039, Oct 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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  5. Fergy

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    As Wilder is now, I'd say Razor crunches him.
    The division s in a strange place right now with the old guard on the way out.
    Razor could get a few good wins.
    When he was coming up the division was coming alive with a lot of big names.
     
    Fergy, Oct 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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  6. BCS8

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    Ruddock would smash up current Wilder for sure.
     
    BCS8, Oct 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    The way Wilder looks today; I'd give my grandma decent odds.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Oct 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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    Fergy, Oct 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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  9. slipperypete

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    I could see him beating AJ, but not the rest.
     
    slipperypete, Oct 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    To be honest I don't think that we are in a weak era.

    Usky and Fury would be dangerous tasks for anybody.
     
    janitor, Oct 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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  11. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    No. He would beat some of the top 10 guys today but he is way too one dimensional to be champion. Maybe he could beat an aging Usyk (though i still favour Usyk) but i don't see him being the undisputed best in the world for long.

    Usyk decisions him IMO. Ruddock has a chance vs the rest.
     
    dmt, Oct 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Can someone remind me of Ruddock's great victories that make them consider him championship material?
     
    Seamus, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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  13. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. A one-armed fighter doesn't stand a chance.
     
    slash, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    The version of Dokes he beat was at least as good as Dubois. He also stopped a decent version of Bonecrusher who had first rate durability.

    So yes, if he filled in for Usyk in the Dubois fight he’d have a great chance of leaving with a belt or if he just fought all of the champions, while in good form, he could eventually bomb out someone he’d normally lose to.
     
    NoNeck, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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  15. MarkusFlorez99

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    Ruddock is better than Dubois and as dangerous as Wilder, he could win a belt
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Oct 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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