Who is the most overated fighter ever ?

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  1. KO Artist

    KO Artist Do not attempt to adjust your TV Full Member

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    dare I say........Roberto Duran
    (runs and hides waiting for the inevitable backlash
     
  2. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Take that back.
     
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  3. cleming

    cleming Active Member Full Member

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  4. juhave

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    Vitali Klitchko for sure.
     
  5. lighteningjab

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  6. LeeD1982

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    I get where you're coming from with some of this.

    Pacman is a bit overrated as a boxer and never stood a chance against Floyd. He just has good crossover appeal because of his style and output.

    Kovelev - a bit overrated. Got great power and timing but Ward exposed his stamina and ability on the inside. He's finished now.

    Hatton - yeah agreed. His resume looks good with Floyd and Pacman the only pre-decline losses. But his fan base allowed him to leapfrog a number of fighters who'd have beaten him, in my opinion. He think he was a top 10 type fighter with Champion exposure and fanbase appeal.
     
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  7. LeeD1982

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    AJ - A great athlete with very good power but not a "natural" and I think will get knocked out if he fights Wilder.

    Parker - very tough man and decent technician. But only a solid B-side.

    Broner - need I say more ?

    Historically -

    Bowe - . Scored a 2-1 victory against Cruiserweight Holyfield, ducked Lewis, got decked by Herbie Hyde twice, then ruined by Gallotta.

    Tyson - maybe my favourite fighter, but yes also overrated in that people who could stand up to him caused him nightmares

    Tommy Morrison - the ultimate destroyer of cans. Knocked out by Michael Bentt, smashed by Mercer, folded meekly against Lewis.

    Wlad - yeah, still an ATG top 10 but talk about him being THE best (as commentators were inclined to do) is nonsense. He can be glad he never fought Lewis.

    Audley Harrison - OK, a joke entry. But remember this guy gracing the cover of Ring Magazine and getting a 10 fight deal with the BBC? Sheeesh. Career highlights: rivalries with Danny Williams and Michael Sprott
     
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  8. juhave

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    Among ordinary people he might be the most overrated, But in this forum he is the most underrated.
     
  9. Pimp C

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    No way he's a top 3 ATG
     
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  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Best fighter of the era overrated? Just seems like hate more than anything else.
     
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  11. Pimp C

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    And whats's worse is his fans will call other fighters overrated yet he has one of the weakest resumes of the era for a supposed great fighter.
     
  12. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Top 10.
     
  13. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    GGG end thread
     
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  14. Paranoid Android

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    Did I hurt your fewrings?

    :lol:
     
  15. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    :deal:
     
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