Favourite boxers?

Yep, all of that. Surprised you didnlt include McGuigan's win over Pedroza in that too...

...if only Terry Marsh had been more accurate....history could have been different...

 

James Toney - my favourite sportsman, bar none.

Pernell Whitaker - joy to watch.

Roberto Duran -a beast. Too many people it seems just think of the chubby, bearded guy in the '80's amazing 4' when they think of him. p4p he was better than the other 3.

Mayorga - funny *******...and a hardman, though it sounds like he went too far a couple of times with the antics. The one letdown was his shitty performance against DLH.

Archie Moore - enjoy his style, though not seen that much of him admittedly, wee bit hard to find.

 

I wasn't really big into boxing at that age, it was all football and rugby for me then. That's why it had to be something really big for it to register. There did seem to be more boxing about then, or at least it was higher in the public consciousness. I'm pretty sure I remember listening to Herol Graham v Kalumbay on the radio in teh 80s. Can't see something like that happening now....

 

I like fighters who fight with skill more than making It a fight/brawl. Like a chess match.

I enjoy watching fighters like Calzaghe, Junior Witter and Ian Napa for example.

 

His first fight with Tyson was the night before a league cup semi-final 2nd leg at Bristol City. It was my fault Frank lost (well, mine and his inability to take a knee when getting hammered) as I said, I'd take the semi final win over him beating Tyson. I might have changed that with hindsight but it was the right call at the time.

 

My Favourite fighters to watch these days are:-

Juan Diaz- undisputedly the most entertaining fighter in the sport.

Floyd Mayweather- undisputedly the most skilful operator in the sport.

Jamie Moore- undisputedly the most entertaining to watch in the Uk.

Gamboa- undisputedly the best prospect in the world today.

I also like watching Haye, Hopkins, Calzaghe, Hatton, Witter and Arthur.

From the past i loved Benn, Watson, Eubank, Hamed, Barrera, Paul Ingle, Spencer Oliver, Micheal Brodie, Carl Thompson, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, JC Chavez, Barry Mcguigan, James Toney, Felix Trinidad, Richard Williams, Julian Jackson, Arturo Gatti, Micky Ward, Alexis Arguello,Muhammed Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson and the p4p best Joe Louis.

 

Im not a big fan of watching Pernell Whittaker. yes his defensive performances were brilliant. yes he was a master at what he did. but personally it doesnt really float my boat when talking about my fav all time fighters. Sitting down to watch a fight when you know its going to go the distance has something missing for me.

Ray Robinson - superb fighter, GOAT? maybe.

Roy jones Jr - He was super, wasnt he? Had he retired following Ruiz he may have been regarded by many as one of the GOAT.

Barrera - Pre 2004 version, thought a lot was taken out of him following the defeat to Pacman.

Hamed - Transcended the sport during my youth.

Benn - no explanation required

The list goes on and on....

 

In my life time...

Brits:

Benn
Hamed*
Lewis
Hatton
Haye
Moore
Witter

Non Brits:

RJJ
Cotto
Mosley
Hagler
Leonard
PBF (purely when watching him at his best and ignoring his persona)
Gerrald McClellan



* Was a massive Hamed fan at the time, but in hindsight I am glad he lost because he is and was a total ****.

 

He was good against Takaloo.

He should regain his British title, he would beat McIntrye and Anderson.