Unpopular opinions

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  1. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Please reply anything because i want to have the opportunity of being myself who write "lol"
     
  2. J Jones

    J Jones Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mike Tyson is an ATG. He never snatched victory from the jaws of defeat AND he never avenged a loss. He was the epitome of a bully, albeit an effective one in his prime.

    Holyfield is the best CW of all time. I’d pick Marciano to brutally beat him in a fight that makes Corrales vs Castillo look like Algieri vs Paulie.
     
  3. LD Boxer-Puncher

    LD Boxer-Puncher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't think it's an unpopular opinion at all that Holyfield is a top 5 heavyweight, he's top 3 in my opinion.
     
  4. LD Boxer-Puncher

    LD Boxer-Puncher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest of all time (as in p4p top few names)

    Wladimir Klitschko is a top 5 heavyweight

    Tyson Fury is a great man

    Joe Calzaghe is the best ever Super Middleweight

    Julio Cesar Chavez is underrated

    Nonito Donaire's career achievements are highly underrated (thus far)

    Joe Frazier is not a top 10 heavyweight
     
  5. Reason123

    Reason123 Not here for the science fiction. Full Member

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    The modern shws are not that athletic nor would they be considered superhumans years ago.
     
  6. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    lol
     
  7. LD Boxer-Puncher

    LD Boxer-Puncher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Great addition to the thread
     
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    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns stops Hagler if he doesn't fracture his right
     
  9. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's really not a stretch for people who reward long title reigns and a ton of defenses against ranked fighters (as I do, too).
     
  10. Combatesdeboxeo_

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    The trash you landed did not deserve any explanation or reply
     
  11. hdog

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    Hagler is overrated.
     
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    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    90's Foreman would be put down for the count against current Wilder, pains me to say it but i just can't see him walking through that right hand.
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Wilder would be live against prime Holmes. (Holmes had a tendency to get hit with overhand rights.)
     
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    LD Boxer-Puncher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    None of what I said was trash at all. "lol" however, is just that
     
  15. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I think Old George would most likely take a real beating. He'd probably be following Wilder around getting pot-shotted until his eyes closed.