Historically More Significant: Pavlik over Taylor or Martinez over Pavlik?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    In the context of middleweight history, which victory is more significant?
     
    Rumsfeld, Apr 18, 2010
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  2. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    as much as i'm a fan of Maravilla i gotta go with Pavlik tko7 over Undefeated Taylor
     
    Delroc, Apr 18, 2010
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  3. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Taylor was undefeated, Pavlik not. Taylor beat an atg mw to become champ, Pavlik not. Taylor had a draw with the former undisputed 154 champ, beat the man at 154 at the time and a former beltholder at 154 after becoming champ. Pavlik´s reign consisted of some bums and a loss against the man Taylor beat for the title.
    Taylor lost his title to one of the best contenders out there. Pavlik lost his title to a 154 belt-holder - Taylor beat this type during his short reign.

    Not even close imo.
     
    bodhi, Apr 19, 2010
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    :huh
     
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  5. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That happens when you are doing more than one things at the same time. :oops:
     
    bodhi, Apr 19, 2010
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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Stop watching porn! Focus on the sport, man! :lol:
     
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  7. bodhi

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzeCEC7DJFo[/ame]

    :D
     
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  8. PowerPuncher

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    I voted about the same but its Martinez's win. The man is 35, past his prime, up against a much bigger man and completely schooled a dominant MW.

    As for taylor being Undefeated, go and watch the Winky, Spinks and Hopkins bouts and tell me with a straight face taylor was undefeated

    1 thing I agree with, Taylor lost his Taylor
     
    PowerPuncher, Apr 19, 2010
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  9. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    When was Martinez's prime :huh

    He's looked better than ever for his last 3 fights.
     
    Meast, Apr 19, 2010
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