Does Anyone Here Really Think Anyone at 147lbs Beats Sugar Ray Robinson

Leonard was most like Robinson: Smooth movement around the ring, picture-book punches, a flare for the dramatic, blazing hand speed and flashy combinations, but they didn’t carry Robinson’s authority, and he was less durable.

As for Jones, we can’t compare them at welter. Roy never fought pro at that weight. But, style for style, RJ’s unique – a performance artist – all instincts, reflexes and athleticism. His combinations were blinding, but not as fully extended as Robinson’s. His weakness was durability, too. But, for as long as it lasted, he’d give SRR fits.

Mayweather is like the Tiger Woods of the ring – born to box – a prodigy. But as brilliant as he is, his temperament is about winning – looking pretty. Sugar always looked pretty, but he was a killer from the opening bell.

 

Thanks for your take on it John, it's much appreciated

 

Nice choice....Basilio's a name nobody else mentioned, but he seemed to be to Robinson what Sadler was to Pep. He probably would've been a foil to Robinson at whatever weight they fought at, even if he didn't get the W.

 

this is a very good post.

 

yes

 

i think if the 2 sugar rays fought 3 times leonard would win a least 1nce