Carlos Monzon erased from history

He's rarely shown on TV because the casual fan doesn't appreciate or understand his style. And sadly enough, many of the more hardcore fans on here are the same way it seems.

 

I hope not, monzon was one of the best if not the best middle ever....
Had he been born in the states he would be up ther e alongside the greatest names ever....

Too bad his memory in britain appearently is starting to slip.

 

I don't know if he's erased from boxing history, but he's definitely overlooked by a lot of boxing fans. Not the most exciting guy in the world, but if you appreciate the finer points of the sweet science, you'll appreciate what Monzon brought to the table.

 

..............Monzon is definitely an acquired taste. He had no real signature fights, instead he was just relentlessly consistent, and had a style that meant no real risks taken; he'd prefer to pick you apart on his terms. Some are bored by this, but he was indeed a special fighter. Best middleweight ever, I think.

 

I think, from a Uk point of view, it was also because he never fought any of our fighters. Most of the big names from the US in the 70s and 80s all had a British challenger at some time, so that exposure got them more airtime and notice. A Conteh fight was mooted but was really a non-starter as Carlos didn't really want to fight at 175. The other was kevin finnegan- who was in line for a crack in 1975 but he was upset by Gracian Tonna. If that fight had gone though Monzon-Finnegan would be a feature on those great fights I'd say.

 

He is mentioned alongside the greatest fighters as it is, it has nothing to do with not being from the states. Duran wasn't from the states either.

 

What he accomplished was great and I think he deserves more clout as well ... but it happens more times than most in the history of sports. They take one or two key players from every generation and completely over look the others that had a dramatic effect on the sport.

I think that Monzone is a top 5 middleweight ... and the best Argentine in boxing history.

 

Im not sure about him being erased from History, I think we all have to remember, Boxing is almost a cult sport nowadays, I wouldnt even bother asking some of the people I know if they knew who Carlos Monzon is??
He is a true great, whether shitty tv shows show him or not means little I think, you dont see many shows about the likes of Henry Armstrong, Sandy Saddler, Pep, Jofre, Sanchez either...............



Ive actually forgotten the point I was making!!!!!!!!! :huh

Forget those shows, the people that know boxing know where hes at:good

 

Out of the ring-- one of the worst ever.

 

Great fighter.Throwing your wife off a balcony doesnt usually help your legacy stand tho

 

Ouch!

It shouldn't matter in a sporting sense....but it probably does in reality. When old fights are shown on TV they usually go back to the studio panel afterwards, who then break down the fight and tell you why it was so good. Afterwards the main presenter will then go on to tell you what happened to the boxers after that fight, both in their careers and then after they had retired. As far as Monzon was concerned that would not be pretty viewing.

However, when all is said and done he is still one of the best MW's of all-time.

 

I agree with the thread starter. Ofcourse I know Monzon was one of the greatest middleweight ever but that isnt really my opinion, thats just from what I have read or what I have bothered to look up about him. Footage is rarely shown, in fact iv never seen a classics show pick up any Carlos Monzon fight here in the UK... Ive seen Eubank Vs Ray Close a dozen times though...atsch

 

I agree it should not matter when lookin at his career..Monzon was a beautiful fighter.. But thats what happens when you do something like that..