Whos the greatest southpaw fighter of all time?

Whitaker,Hagler,Pac,Calzaghe

 

who does he refuse to face? :deal

 

Scott Dann

 

Pea then Hagler

 

Clearly

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Surely Tiger Flowers belongs on a list of greatest southpaws, no?

 

Marvelous Marvin.

 

My first reaction was Whitaker right off the bat. And I know there are a TON of southpaws throughout history that won't get their deserved mention. But staying somewhat recent, it's hard to argue against Hagler. It would be similar to a judge scoring a fight between a Hagler style and a Whitaker style. Did you like the ring generalship complimented by speedy, accurate punching, extraordinary footwork and defense? Or were you more impressed by the aggressor who came forward the whole time landing the harder punches while forcing the fight? I personally think Whitaker was MUCH more skilled than Pacquiao ever will be. But how can you argue against Pacquiao when you factor in everything else? Personally, I give a lot of that credit to Freddie Roach, but that's a whole new argument.

 

I'm a jackass for not mentioning Calzaghe. Hard to argue against an undefeated record.

 

Whitcaker faced youthful , bigger competiton on his way out. Calzaghe did the opposite. I figure actually mentioning Cal in this topic brings you closer to jackassedOM.

 

Hagler
pac (might catch up)
pea

 

:goodgood man asero. that's the one fight i'm waiting for before including him in their ranks

 

Hagler all day.

 

Still mad at that lesson Pea gave JCC huh? No case can be made for having Pac over him.

 

Hagler did not fight this way in the great majority of his fights. He used plenty of lateral movement and boxed effectively at range behind his long arms and great jab.

Whitaker is my #1 southpaw of all-time, followed by Hagler.