Who are the best 5 fighters you have seen?

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  1. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. Balder

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    On TV/PPV or in person?
     
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  3. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just the best overall you have seen whether on film or in person. If you could pick the 5 fighters who impressed you the most in history,
    who would they be?
     
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  4. Meazy-E

    Meazy-E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I mentioned Monzon on another thread, so he is in there Along with Ezzard, Armstrong, Langford(ahead of his time and Joe Louis. Though there are plenty of exceptions, i tend to be drawn more toward the type of fighter that patiently and methodically imposes his will. Slowly breaking away his opponent, not a lot of flash, dancing, or explosive in and out movement with combinations. Again, plenty of exceptions, but that's just what I like.
     
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  5. Balder

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    Duran
    Chavez
    Hagler
    SRR
    Lamotta

    Off the top of my head
    Beastly Fighters.... Not the greatest boxers, The greatest Fighters
     
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  6. timmers612

    timmers612 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good list rib! Let me add mine:

    Pep did things in the ring I've seen no other fighter touch.
    Louis short explosive combinations add him to the list.
    Robinson simply was the best overall.
    Duran at lightweight was a monster.
    Bob Foster in his prime was the light heavyweight ko king.
     
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  7. lufcrazy

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    Robinson
    Whittaker
    Jones
    Armstrong
    Duran
     
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  8. Vinegar Hill

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    Ali
    Frazier
    Leonard
    Duran
    Hearns
     
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  9. flydog

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    People sometimes choose distinguish between 'fighters' and 'boxers' and I'm not sure whether you intended this or not but my all-time top 5 list of boxers/fighters would be:

    Jones
    SRL
    Mayweather
    Louis
    SRR
     
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  10. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson-1986-1989
    Chavez-1985-1990
    Curry 1983-1986
    Hagler-1981-1986
    Holyfield-1986-1992
     
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  11. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Duran
    Holmes
    Leonard
    Chavez
    5th place could be McCallum Toney Hearns Arguelo or Sanchez. Sorry I couldn't decide.
     
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  12. Hannibal Barca

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    Whitaker
    SR Leonard
    Duran
    Robinson
    Armstrong
     
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  13. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    To be honest, I started the thread during a period of insomnia, so I edited a few times! I think I was trying to ask: Who are the 5 standout fighters for you? I know that might imply people like Duran or Marciano, but really it could be anyone who impresses you.
     
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  14. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You know, McCallum is one of the greatest all round boxers I've ever seen. I think he would have fit in beautifully in the so called "golden era". He did everything well and so effortlessly.
     
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  15. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I agree.
    Even though I have films of nearly everyone from every decade I lean on guys from mid 70's to 80's as that was my golden age.
    Would have loved to include guys like Dempsey Tunney Walcott Charles Napoles ect ect.
     
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