Assessing the Greatness of Boxers - Who's Greater?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Gannicus, Aug 28, 2017.


  1. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    This would determine a LOT in terms of how you rank fighters:

    Fighter A
    10-3
    Wins over:
    3 ATG's at-or-near prime
    2 HOF level fighters all during prime
    5 wins against good fighters in their prime
    Lost once to an ATG in their prime in a razor close fight which was avenged later on.
    Lost twice whilst PAST prime against two ATG's in their prime when fighter A fought them.

    Fighter B
    12-0
    Wins over:
    1 ATG who was PAST prime when they fought
    2 HOF level fighters who were in their primes when Fighter B fought them
    9 B grade fighters in their prime
    No losses.

    Imagine they roughly have the same H2H ability. I go with Fighter A, but I'd like to know what you think and why.
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

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    Wouldn't A be 11 wins?
     
  3. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I knew I'd mess it up but it's fixed now. 10 wins.
     
  4. Big Ukrainian

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    I know who are you talking about :)
     
  5. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    lol That's an example but there are many others in history.