Better/Greater: Saldivar or Ortiz?

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who was better - Vincente Saldivar or Carlos Ortiz? And who would you rank higher all time?
     
  2. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    They are right next to each other in a p4p list imo. If I had to pick one over the other... Saldivar ... no, Ortiz ... no, Saldivar. Maybe?
     
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  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Been working my list out for a couple of months...I was hoping I would be done by spring but I am no longer optimistic. My initial thought is both will miss the top 50 and appear in the top 75. I like Saldivar narrowly at this stage, but I am not set on it.
     
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  4. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Ortiz is much better. Saldivar is great for sure but Ortiz is a cut above him IMO.
     
  5. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Interesting that you think neither would make top 50. Look forward to seeing your list!
     
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  6. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Much better? I can see a strong argument for Ortiz above Saldivar, of course, but I don't know if I would say he was much better. Are you talking achievement or skill or both?
     
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  7. ChrisJS

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    His career and achievements. I think their skills are closer than that but I still give an edge to Ortiz there too.
     
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