Part I: Classic's Consensus P4P Top 10 Inclusions

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  1. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sam was in the ring professionally after 1920. The other thread considered Jeffries as well. Pound for pound is more unwieldy and so I think it wise to streamline it more. There have only been so many HW champs since 1900. The p4p thread considers all of the greats -champion or not.
     
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  2. McGrain

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    Pea -

    Whitaker above Pep?

    Your p4p lists are usually absolutley spot on these days, but I'd disagree with you there.

    Would you wear that jacket?
     
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  3. Sweet Pea

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    Yes, Whitaker above Pep. His opposition was just as good, even if Pep had more fights, and he proved his skills over multiple weight classes against bigger opponents. Both are of a similar skill level so that just comes down to personal preference, and I prefer Whitaker's versatility. Thus, Whitaker ranks higher for me, though I could see the arguments for Pep on the basis of his experience, longevity, and comeback.

    That jacket is ****ing awesome.
     
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    I think Pep shades Whitaker for skill. I say that with all due respect to Pea, but I think Pep is that tiny sliver better. I also think that unbeaten run is special - now I know that Pea doesn't have that opportunity, and I supsect he is physically capable of something similiar. But would he have held it together long enough? Credit where it is due.

    :lol: It would suit you, no doubt.

    Whilst I got you, what happened to that JC guy on YouTube? You were tight with him, right? He got hooked, no more account :twisted:

    No more Tiger-Fernandez :twisted:
     
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    I have no idea what he's up to, as he hasn't been able to contact me having been suspended for posting quality videos that make people happy. **** Youtube.
     
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  6. McGrain

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    Great shame.

    Maybe he posted a video of his balls though.
     
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  7. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It looks pretty neat. I think he has patches on the sleeves detailing all the championship belts he won. E.g he'll have a patch that says IBF lightweight champion, another that says WBC welterweight champion etc.
     
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  8. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ask yourself the following question:

    If you were the best at something and your name was Bob, would you wear a jacket around town that says "Bob is the best!" .....It's so tacky I'd want to throw rocks at Bob and burn his goofy jacket. But that's just me.
     
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    Guess i'll have to turf out my "McGrain Rocks!" long-sleeved t-shirt.
     
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  10. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I believe you so long as you admit that wearing this hat is worse than wearing a name tag to a party. Deal? :good

    This content is protected
     
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  11. Sweet Pea

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    I know, what the hell was he thinking? A Sports Illustrated cover shoot is no time to promote.
     
    Sweet Pea, Feb 25, 2009
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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And who gives a **** if he wore it in his daily life? Is it really any worse that strolling around with a big shiny metal piece of junk around your waist known as a championship belt? Is it any worse than someone living in a big house or owning a flashy car? Isn't it all self gratification?
     
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  13. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I had a half a mind to post exactly that picture to show good faith. Damn you. And yes, Duran should have seen no need to wear a billboard on his forehead. For the record, I cringe every time I have to put a sticker on my lapel that says "Hello my name is blah blah". It's goofy.
     
    Stonehands89, Feb 25, 2009
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  14. Stonehands89

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    Self-promotion like that easily becomes distasteful unless you are a child or a narcissist. If they asked Whitaker to wear that jacket for the shoot then it's no big deal. However, I suspect that Whitaker wore it to bed at night.
     
    Stonehands89, Feb 25, 2009
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  15. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There are degress, SS.

    I have a thigh-length Kenneth Cole black leather jacket that I love. I wear it often. If it said "Stonehands is the best ESB poster on the planet, **** all y'all!" in big block letters on it, I wouldn't wear it. Because that would be ...obnoxious.... and.... tacky... and ....goofy. Only an ******* would wear something like that. However, I would wear that before I'd gratify myself in more severe ways like public masturbation... see? Degrees.
     
    Stonehands89, Feb 25, 2009
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