Is Sugar Ray Leonard the G.O.A.T@ 147

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  1. Do you Think hes the best@ 147
     
  2. Relentless

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  4. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I got him at number 3, I got Robinson at one and Armstrong at two
     
  5. DrMo

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    There's no footage of Robinson at 147, just written accounts & his record.

    There hasnt been a better WW since Leonard. He was special.
     
  6. pmfan

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    I would rank him no. 2 all time behind the welterweight version of SRR, who was never even really challenged, except by Middleweight LaMotta in one of their many fights, at 147.

    For "who beats who," I rank Hearns three, although he is not the third most accomplished welterweight champ. I just think that Hearns at welter beats any other welter of all time not named Sugar Ray.
     
  7. pmfan

    pmfan Active Member Full Member

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    Although I have SRR at no. 1 and SRL at no. 2, your position is obviously a reasonable one as well. Both he and Hearns would wreak havoc on the WW's of today.
     
  8. LancsTerrible

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    :think Not sure. I would have him top 3 I think but I can only say top 5 with certainty. I mean the more you read about and/or watch guys like Gavlian, Napoles, Ross etc. The more it gets you thinking.
     
  9. Swarmer

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    :huh

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    Leonard is #2, or #3. The Duran loss hurts him a little bit because it was really during his prime. Armstrong arguably has a superior resume at 147 with a win over Ross and a ton of title defenses.
     
  10. kopejh

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    why don't you people ask this in the classic section?
     
  11. LancsTerrible

    LancsTerrible Different Forms of Game. Full Member

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    Why not bring it to General? Hopefully people read it and learn that little bit more. People who don't post on classic can also contribute.
     
  12. smitty_son408

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    Robinson
    Gavilan
    Leonard
     
  13. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    since no clips on SRR, he is the best in my opinion
     
  14. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's actually a decent amount of footage. Get with the times and stop perpetuating myths.
     
  15. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Credibility is going....going....gone.