~~~ABCDEs - Ranking puzzle...~~~

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  1. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    1) How would you rank fighters A, B, C, D and E if:

    A could beat B, D and E but not C
    B could beat C and D, but not A or E
    C could beat A and E, but not B or D
    D could beat C and E, but not A or B
    E could beat B, but not A or C or D?


    2) should fighters be ranked according to the names they have beaten on their resume in the past or just according to their likely present form, based on showings in recent fights and effects of recent fights on their likely present state?
     
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  2. ron u.k.

    ron u.k. Boxing Addict banned

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    obviously these musst be alphabet titles?
     
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  3. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    :lol: :good

    (serious question!)
     
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  4. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    tobkhan, mate, you'd better get used to thinking for yourself ALONE from now on and not even RELYING on a hint from any other ranking list out there - you're on the :happy :happy :happy ESB Rankings Committee:happy :happy :happy !:good
     
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  5. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I've added another crucial question...would love to see your answer.:good
     
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  6. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is an example of how American's rate fighters...

    There are 3 fighters...A B and C.

    A beat B and lost to C twice.

    B lost to A and drew with C.

    C beat A twice and drew with B

    So...

    A - 1-0-2
    B - 2-1-0
    C - 0-1-1

    Americans rate A (Hopkins) the highest by far.
     
    China_hand_Joe, Sep 25, 2007
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  7. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Please give me YOUR answers to my questions. Thank you!:good
     
    Decebal, Sep 25, 2007
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  8. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A
    C
    B
    D
    E

    Going purely on the wins and losses.



    And always rate fighters on recent form - making concessions for injuries etc. How much ability they have at the present time.
     
    China_hand_Joe, Sep 25, 2007
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  9. ChuckYoungblood

    ChuckYoungblood Active Member Full Member

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    It will never be like a math exercise to rate fighters. Maybe C's win was very convincing and A fought B 6 years ago and still living off that win? I think this discussion is worthless without naming the fighters...
     
    ChuckYoungblood, Sep 25, 2007
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  10. DanePugilist

    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    Another one on the same topic?
     
    DanePugilist, Sep 25, 2007
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  11. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Given the info you are given, you should have some clue as to the right order...of course, the more info you were given, the more valid your answer.
     
    Decebal, Sep 25, 2007
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  12. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Yes, but harder...think carefully!:good
     
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  13. DanePugilist

    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    1. A
    2. B
    3. D.
    4. C.
    5. E.

    2. Present state holds most value, but past shouldn't be disregarded.
     
    DanePugilist, Sep 25, 2007
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  14. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    C should be second for beating the excellent A.
     
    China_hand_Joe, Sep 25, 2007
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  15. DanePugilist

    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    Yeah, he could be, but then he just screwed up...
     
    DanePugilist, Sep 25, 2007
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