What fighter's come closest to perfection?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by john garfield, Mar 16, 2009.


  1. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This comment means nothing except that maybe Gomez wasn't the perfect fighter.
    I think most of us agree on here that there is no such thing as the perfect fighter.
    What's your opinion on Gomez' opponents.
    Also Nigel Benn knocked out Iran Barkley in one. Does that mean Barkley's opponents were all overrated ie Hearns.
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    I think you have got your work cut out for you there ,I cant be arsed with it ,good luck!:patsch:good
     
  3. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think you're right there. I don't know why I'm bothering with it.
    :good
     
  4. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't wanna derail the thread, rr, but interested if anything special struck you about Hagler's sparring and what he was like in the gym?
     
  5. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    No one else thinks Hopkins is pretty close?
     
  6. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i think benny leonard is a brilliant shout but i still think SRR is/was the most complete ever.

    i do think Hagler, Hopkins are nearly their but lack afew things.

    Sweet Pea is a good shout along with Pep abit more power and you have potentially the GOAT especially with Pep

    Stonehands you mentioned Benny Lynch, he was amazing had real boxing skills with alot of power but from what i have watched of him he didnt have the greatest of defences, however his movement and visousness of his attacks made up for it. However, i think he is the most complete Flyweight ever
     
  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    You want to ask Brooklyn 1550 about this John, he's been in with Marvin.
     
  8. brando18b4h

    brando18b4h Active Member Full Member

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  9. jaffay

    jaffay New Orleans Hornets Full Member

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    Henry Armstrong
     
  10. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Actually in the ring???...With Marvin????...Damn!
     
  11. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The move up in weight even though it wasn't much effected Gomez you could see that even when he moved up later. At 122 he had is all one of the most complete fighter ever losing to Snachez doesnt take that away. And his resume at 122 is probably better then anyone body else at the weight.
     
  12. good right hand

    good right hand Well-Known Member Full Member

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    salvador sanchez was pretty perfect,

    i agree with srr, srl, duran, gomez, jofre, lopez

    i think napoles dident really have a weakness either... except cuts?

    what about mike tyson? he was short for a heavyweight, but thats what made him a harder target to hit during his prime.
     
  13. Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    How dare you call into question the credence of the mighty Rooster :patsch
     
  14. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  15. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Yeah, in with him.