Fighters That Have Records That Are Deceptive ?

Iran Barkley, he wasn't a highly touted amateur and had a few losses on his way to the world level, then always fought the best of the best when 160-175 was highly competitive, then had a lot of losses after his prime. In turn having 19 losses, but like I said he was always against tough competition as he matured, at his best, then when his best had ran out.

 

Kid Gavilan
Emile Griffith
Jersey Joe Walcott
Joe Brown
Ike Williams
Lloyd Marshall

 

How does Robinson's record say anything other than amazing? 201 bouts and only 19 losses is incredible

 

This thread really makes me think about how boxing today has been ruined with the "modern" boxing casuals who think that fighters needs to have a perfect 0 loss record in order to qualify as a truly great fighter. This mindset that fighters can only be the absolute best with having a "perfect undefeated record" is what's hurting the sport and stopping fighters from taking risks. ATGs have had losses over the years, even double digit losses on their record. People need to be constantly reminded that losing in fights happen in boxing all the time even to the absolute great ones.

 

Marshall forsure, an ATG.

 

Fritzie Zivic .

 

Jimmy Young
Glen Johnson

 

And did you notice they need to take about a year off to get their confidence back before inching their way back against some clubfighter. Canzoneri or Zivic would've shrugged their shoulders and been back in the ring within 2 weeks.

 

Other fighters worth mentioning:

Jake LaMotta
Joey Giardello
Holman Williams
Manuel Ortiz
Joey Maxim
Eddie Perkins
Bob Montgomery
Jimmy Carter
Sammy Angott