Fighters who were at some point the greatest to have ever lived.

Fitzsimmons is still a candidate, and his prime was over 110 years ago.

 

Dempsey Was A Monster That Had Never Been Seen Before ,a Tyson Like Wirlwind With More Heart With Such Ferocity It Frightend People,32 Kos In A Row 28 In The 1rst Round He Amazed Everyone Of That Era

 

When Tito knocked out William Joppy to become a 3 division undefeated champion and listening to old-timers like Larry Merchant and Big George openly and gushingly compare Tito's punching prowess to Sugar Ray Robinson, it was humbling, numbing and just made me think "I'm really watching something special here.":yep

He had BHOP and Roy Jones lined up after that, it's like he was "daring himself to be great, and if he would have gotten through that gauntet, wow.....Pernell, DLH, Vargas, Reid, Joppy, Hopkins Roy Jones, all pretty much in succession

 

When 14 year old Tony Ayala bashed up WW champ basher Cuevas. Also, when Tony was on the verge of making it big in the early 80's. Any fighter that got into the ring with him-BEWARE!

So many other examples but this one stuck out.

 

:rofl

Also, just stick to posting on one account, you're not fooling anyone.

 

From the 1920s through the mid '60s -- along with SRR -- the mention of Benny Leonard as the ATG wouldn't have put too many noses outta joint.

 

dont EVER accuse oscar of ducking somebody. HE FOUGHT THE BEST p4p fighters in the world for many many years, he fought everyone great around his weight class, the same cannot be said of many fighters of his era.


ps oscar beat trinidad :good

 

"Nonpariel"Jack Dempsey was middleweight champion for years and only recieved 3 losses in over 60 fights. Very first right out pound for pounder, could do it all but was a premier boxer and stiff hitter.

Tommy Ryan: Really a blown up lightweight was the welterweight and middleweight champion. Was the prototype of what a boxer puncher is supposed to be and do in the ring. Great puncher and could box the snot out of ya.


Benny Leonard: Possibly the great lightweight of all-time. Was a supreme boxer , very hard to hit great movement and reflexes. Also carried a stiff punch. Could have won the welterweight title but fouled jack Britton in the 13th. Went 20 years with one loss in until the end of his career. 3 early losses in first 10 fights.

Harry Greb: One of the best middleweight ever. Beat top welterweights, middleweights, lightheavyweights, and heavyweights in a 200+ career with just 8 losses.

Henry Armstrong: Revolutionized the sport and style. Harry was the first whirl wind but Hank possessed a great punch, faster hands and the same stamina, if not better. Won titles 126-147 and couldve won the middleweight title but fought determined a draw.

Sugar Ray Robinson: He had it all, blazing speed, graceful legs, great reflexes, adequate defense, and dynamite in both hands. Greatest Welterweight ever, arguably, and all-time great middleweight. Dehydrationed prevented winning a third title at lightheavyweight. AS well as Maxim's girth. Went 120= pro fights with 1 loss.

honorable mention(Guys that heavent reached the top ten but were the best in their respective era and prime decade): Sugar ray leonard(80's), Roberto Duran(70's), Roy Jones Junior(late 90's-2000's), Pernell Whitaker(late 80's-late 90's),.

 

I disagree with that.

 

That's quite a difficult thing to do, to deem someone as "the greatest who ever lived", kind of like nailing jello to the wall. Wildredo Gomez, in his prime in the mid to late 70's sure looked GREAT, but his peak was short lived.