He didnt defeat many greats. Don Lalonde wasnt great and only counted as one champion who on top of that, was weight drained at 168 and Hagler was through by then unless you count Benitez and kalule as "many greats"
Hi Buddy. If that's how you see it then fine, I lean to a different view, makes the forum go round. Mike.
Duran twice, Benitez, Hearns and Hagler. Not many beat 4 all time greats in one career. Hagler still had a decent amount left, he didn’t look obviously washed going into the fight based on his recent form.
Leonard. Monzon never , ever fought the level of competition at middleweight P4P that Leonard did any welter ..
And how many times did Ray go into the lion's den for fights? Oh yeah--never. How many times was Ray the road warrior? And what would we be saying if Monzon had lost to an older former champion from a few divisions lower?
Yeah, right You mean, he beat three and lost to five; hagler, Hearns, Duran, Hearns, Camacho, Norris Floyd did better. so did Crawford
Monzon also had his share of big wins. let's not try to diminish his accomplishments, and notice, nobody ever beat him
Leonard beating Hagler (even a washed up version) is a myth. Here is the true verdict based upon points scored round by round, unless you find yourself agreeing with incompetent judges to satisfy you This content is protected
When someone fights everyone around in their era, they’re most likely gonna lose fights. Leonard did beat Hagler fair, it was close, but Hagler didn’t start fast enough, Leonard took too many of those early rounds. He lost to Duran and Hearns 2 was a robbery, but like I said, if someone fights literally everyone in their era, they’re probably gonna lose fights, but Leonard did come out of that era with the best H2H record.
no he didnt. The case is as in the following; there is the true and there is the false the video shows leonard was outpointed. not only that, but according to each frame that was slowed,lt wasnt close as the TRUE shows Leonard actually well behind, even further behind than I had him (116 - 113) go ahead and check it out, if you have the stomach for it Not to take anything away from Leonard. Do I think he's talented, worthy? Yes, although nowhere near what Monzon was able to accomplish. Too much in Monzon's favor
I would go with Monzon but we are splitting hairs. I wouldn’t argue with anyone who sees it differently.
Leonard. Much higher level of competition for Leonard . Not sure Monzon could reach that extra level for a Hearns or Duran or Hagler. It’s guesswork, but if Leonard had fought a Bouttier, aged Moyer, or Bogs he’d be panned today as a hopeless cherry picker. We laud Monzon for his accomplishments. Seems uneven and unfair. Leonard all the way.
Hi Mark. Not sure what your reply earlier citing LaLonde and 168 titles was all about , as to accomplishments, Leonard won titles in 5 weight divisions, seems to me more than anything Monzon achieved no ! your fast becoming a poster that is entrenched in their beliefs, and will not countenance a opposing view, which is a shame because you know your boxing, but as always I respect your views and opinions, and support you right to air them. stay safe, chat soon. Mike.