fab 4 era overrated?

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    How is Cotto's resume deeper? He fought Pacquiao, but nobody else was that impressive, at least in comparison to Mayweather's comp. I'm not gonna pick through resumes, but Floyd has a long list of dominating wins against fighters who fit right in with the best opponents Cotto fought.
     
  2. JohnThomas1

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    Floyd's awesome but he's had what, 9 fights in 8 years. He's also fought some limited opposition in that and doesn't take much punishment at the best of times. This is why he's aging so gracefully. As Mag said, if he was having Fab 4 type battles it would be a different story.
     
  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    ...almost no other fighters who have periods of inactivity stay in top form like Floyd
     
  4. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    They were all great, and Duran was the greatest.
     
  5. JohnThomas1

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    I'm not taking nothing away from his form. This form you mention emphasises my point. Wear and tear is very minor.
     
  6. Ljc

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    :thumbsup toshay!
     
  7. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ain't seen you around much, good sir. Keeping well?
     
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    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What are the betting odds in Hagler-Hearns fight?
     
  9. JohnThomas1

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    By fight time it was pick 'em. Hagler was about 6-5 fave early then it swung narrowly to Hearns and back to even by the time they entered the ring.