Which fighter was closest to being flawless?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Jersey Joe, May 16, 2011.


  1. globenerd

    globenerd Guest

    Yes indeed. The biggest and most obvious one being competitive matchmaking. Both of those guys made the tactical error of testing themselves against the fellow greats of their time. Floyd is much more brilliant in that regard.
     
  2. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ray Leonard, Ray Robinson, and pre-prime Edwin Rosariio.
     
  3. Blood Green

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    I just flew in from Lost Wages. Boy are my arms tired!
     
  4. D.T

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  5. Phys

    Phys Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali at the point when they banished him.
    Seemed like no one was winning a round against him at that point. Hardly anyone was touching that chin due to his quickness and footwork. And he wsa becoming a stronger puncher. We all lost his 3 best years...

    SRR as a welterweight. Few films there extant alas.
     
  6. Blood Green

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    I don't think that counts as flawless...same scenario with Roy Jones. It was extremely effective for both, but when you get down to it both were very flawed fighters.
     
  7. Phys

    Phys Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ok, let me substtute "virtually unbeatable."
     
  8. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Probably been mentioned but Ricardo Lopez is frist to come to mind.
     
  9. Boxed Ears

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

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    :patsch:lol::lol::lol: At what point did you decide to turn into a full blown troll? Was it from the very beginning or were you starting out serious and then just gave up when people realized you were a dip****?
     
  10. FromWithin

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  11. D.T

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    from the beginning
     
  12. Boxed Ears

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

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    :think Yeah, I can respect that. But, also, Pacquiao>Holyfield.
     
  13. jyuza

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    I am a little surprised no one mentioned Roberto Duran yet. The man was technically among the best and he was unbeatable at lightweight for years. Great offensive skills and under rated defensive abilities that makes him, in my opinion, one of the very best fighter I have ever seen.
     
  14. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol:good call on the infamous line. Duran deserves a mention. He's been mentioned a dozen times already.
     
  15. jyuza

    jyuza Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :rofl
    I don't know how I missed those !