Can You Justify Placing Morales In A Top 50?

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  1. Flea Man

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    El Terrible; where would he fit into your list?
     
  2. stevebhoy87

    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Guess work here for me as i've never done more than a top 10 and i wasn't really happy with that but no i don't think he'd make my top 50, i wouldn't destroy someone for having him there but i reckon i'd have him a little lower.
     
  3. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I dont know why I keep replying to these list threads...they do my head in.

    But the answer for me is a resounding no...Ive seen credible lists thats have Erik outside the 100. Personally I think I have him 80-90.

    So top 50 cannot be argued IMO.
     
  4. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ok i maybe i exagerrated on top 50 but ill stick with 60. I have Tyson around 50 and id put Morales a little behind him.
     
  5. asero

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    Top 35 if he retired after the first pacquiao fight
     
  6. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sure, top (1)50 is justifiable :D
     
  7. Flea Man

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    I personally don't feel it myself, just thought I'd ask everyone elses opinion to make sure watching fights on youtube hadn't altered my perception of reality:D
     
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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:

    How old are you? And have you ever boxed? :yep
     
  9. Flea Man

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    I'm 7 years old and have had 300 pro fights:deal
     
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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :rofl
     
  11. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    But you watch fights on Youtube so your opinion means nothing.
     
  12. Flea Man

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    who the **** do you think you're talking to kid? I've been watching boxing since you were a thought in your Daddys testes, say that **** again and I'll :gunyou:deal:bbb:patsch:lol:
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    :lol::lol:
     
  14. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Ive never tried anything more than a top 10 but Im guessing its a debateable thing placing Morales in a top 50 & if its debateable then it can probably be justified.

    Im certainly not gonna complain if he makes someones top 50, he`s my fav fighter & I always felt he gets underrated as in a skilled sense because of the nature of most of his fights.... he was a regular top 10 p4per all the way thru his entire prime + even a little past his prime, at his best he was in contention for the no1 spot on lots of lists, he fought everyone worth fighting thru 3 weight classes & reached ATG status in his best class, the 122 lb division.

    The guy was a brilliant fighter & has a very good record/resume so its certainly not ridiculous to put him in a top 50.

    Thats my view.
     
  15. Flea Man

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    I'd say that 122 is not that stacked historically, and that boxing has regressed in depth over the last few years.

    it's what you like though pal