Who do you rank higher ATG? Floyd Mayweather Jr or Thomas Hearns

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  1. hmm

    hmm damn chairs Full Member

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    hmm says... I got Hearns down, unless PBF can prove so otherwise in his next few fights.
     
    hmm, May 23, 2009
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  2. kukoy

    kukoy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :good


    Floydies, please do not bring the zero loss into the discussion. :nono
     
    kukoy, May 23, 2009
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  3. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    It was Hearns freakish physical advantages that enabled him to outbox Leonard 1st & his boxing skills 2nd, thats obvious.

    Mayweather is a better boxer than Hearns, Floyd is 1 of the best pure boxers in the history of the sport... I dont understand why you cant see the sheer art when Floyd is in the ring, the man has produced boxing masterpieces on more than one occassion.
     
    Bill Butcher, May 23, 2009
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  4. Danny_Rand

    Danny_Rand Slick N Quick Full Member

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    Hearns was a great boxer. However what you say is true, his natural abilities benefited him far more then Floyds.

    Floyd doesnt lose to a Iran Barkley level fighter. EVER.
     
    Danny_Rand, May 23, 2009
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  5. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    In some ways I think you're being too extreme.

    I agree that Floyd is one of the best 'boxers' there has ever been, but ignoring the comparison with Hearns for a minute, Floyd's 'masterpieces' have almost always come against 'B' or 'C' class fighters and its really hard to shake the idea that Floyd is the poor mans Sweat Pea in terms of ability and skillset.

    I think FMJ is basically on the edge of the kind of status you've afforded him. But he's not there yet. :good
     
    El Cepillo, May 23, 2009
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  6. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Resume - yes
    Boxing ability - no

    Defence, footwork, punch accuracy are all in FMJs favour... those things rank high on my score chart... thats real boxing, the sweet science at its best.
     
    Bill Butcher, May 23, 2009
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  7. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    I can accept this post even tho I dont agree with 1 or 2 things said. :good
     
    Bill Butcher, May 23, 2009
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  8. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Hearns, and it's not that close either. Mayweather is overrated, both in his own mind, and by many fans. He fought in a much weaker era.
     
    Zakman, May 23, 2009
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  9. AW0L

    AW0L Active Member Full Member

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    herns took fights where he was considered the underdog. and even his losses are more remembered then any of floyds wins even the ib fights.
     
    AW0L, May 23, 2009
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  10. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    hearns but when Mayweather is done he'll probably pass him.
     
    buckdacious, May 23, 2009
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  11. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i have them one away from each other on my top 50 ever list. too close to call for me.
     
    Royal-T-Bag, May 23, 2009
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  12. ricardinho

    ricardinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns by far! He fought better opponents and he was better built for this sport.
     
    ricardinho, May 23, 2009
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  13. gottagivafight

    gottagivafight When you least expect it, expect it!!! banned Full Member

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    Hearns. The era he fought in was far more competitive and he took much greater risk.

    Not to mention, Hearns more often won in a decisive fashion. Hearns actually tried to stop mother****erz...unlike Floyd who's most always been content with lettin' the judges decide the bout.
     
    gottagivafight, May 23, 2009
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  14. AW0L

    AW0L Active Member Full Member

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    herns was a crazy ass SOB he didnt give anyone time to think when he could smell blood. ask duran
     
    AW0L, May 23, 2009
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  15. NeckBreaknAiken

    NeckBreaknAiken Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Can't believe spme of the answers here...
     
    NeckBreaknAiken, May 24, 2009
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