The Classic's take onthe Ring Picks?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mcvey, May 7, 2010.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    The May 1994 Ring Magazine picked its top 5 in each division.
    What do you think of their WELTERWEIGHT selection?


    1.Henry Armstrong
    2.Ray Robinson
    3.Ray Leonard
    4.Barney Ross
    5.Jimmy McLarnin

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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Pardon me.

    But that is ****ing ****.
     
  3. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Young pugilists like yourself ,should be in bed.:nono
     
  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Don't blame me ,it's the Rings take on things,but thanks for the input Mac.:lol:
     
  6. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I never sleep, when crime is on the street. Or poor ranking lists.
     
  7. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I think it actually is better than most of their lists. Which is hilarious in and of itself. I mean, after reading their recent p4p rankings, it doesn't really phase me.
     
  8. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hm, you can make arguments for this list. But imo Leonard is too high. Gavilan and Ryan should be on there. Perhaps Napoles and Britton too. I think there are around 10-12 guys you can making arguments for beeing Top5 at welterweight and the only sure locks are Robinson and Armstrong IMO.
     
  9. Unforgiven

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    I think Ray Leonard is too high, but none of those names are ridiculous picks for being in the top 5, so I dont see the problem.
     
  10. teeto

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    All 5 of them are legendary welters though.
     
  11. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. someone didnt put much thought into it. Ring went downhill at the start of the 80s
     
  12. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    i agree with this:good gavilian could be in top five, ryan to. robinson should be higher than armstrong. leonard could have a place but it'd be a tough sell. britton has more right to be honest. i'd say the argument can be for ted lewis to