I've got #5, now for #6

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by JohnThomas1, Jan 13, 2008.


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  1. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    I don't know if I can count that high. Just kidding.

    I really would like to rank Dempsey high, but I can't. He never faced Wills. That is not entirely his fault, but I can't reward him since he didn't. I am not trying to punish him either. The fight didn't take place.



    It is hard to rate fighters in the era where color really does matter.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. Sonny's jab

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    Tunney ? Why dont we put him in the top 10 where he belongs ?
     
    Sonny's jab, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. RoccoMarciano

    RoccoMarciano Blockbuster Full Member

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    Based on help from JT:

    1. Joe Louis
    2. Rocky Marciano
    3. Ali
    4. Tyson
    5. Joe Frazier
    6. Jack Johnson
    7. Larry Holmes
    8. George Foreman
    9. Sonny Liston
    10. Lennox Lewis

    John really has convinced me regarding Tyson :smoke

    Back to Dempsey... the only time I include him in a Top 10 list is when I'm trying to appease his fans.... :good
     
    RoccoMarciano, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    This is the Heavyweight list, not the 175 one. Tunney will indeed compete for honours inside the 10 at 175.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. RoccoMarciano

    RoccoMarciano Blockbuster Full Member

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    Fair enough.

    Where do you think Jack Johnson should be rated?

    I think we may have talked about this before... refresh my memory. :smoke
     
    RoccoMarciano, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I am going to have to gain that knowledge from the forum mate. He could be anywhere from 3-7 from what i understand. He's definitely in there.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jan 16, 2008
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  7. Sonny's jab

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    Tunney was a better fighter at 185-190 pounds, IMO.
     
    Sonny's jab, Jan 17, 2008
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  8. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Ok point noted, he will be duly considered in the Cruiserweight list.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jan 17, 2008
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