If a ATG boxer moves up from his natural weight class,gets destroyed and retires is he still an ATG?

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  1. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bob Foster is still an ATG despite his HW struggles

    Michael Spinks had success at HW before the Tyson fight. But even if he had gotten beaten badly in the first Holmes fight, he’d still be an ATG. He was one of the greatest ever at 175, a traditional division with a lot of history.
     
    Thread Stealer, Mar 5, 2023
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  2. One more round

    One more round Member Full Member

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    I think it depends on their legacy at their former weight. if they have ploughed through everyone in their division then they deserve full credit. That credit should not be removed because they step up and dare to be even greater but lose.
     
    One more round, Mar 5, 2023
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  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes because it doesn't take away from their previous achievements.
     
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  4. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Would you hold Bivol to that same standard if he moves up and loses to a great fighter like himself?
     
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