Marquez brothers: Are they the greatest boxing brothers in history?

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  1. Mrboogie23

    Mrboogie23 what the?? Full Member

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    They've both had some great accomplishments. Both are technically very good. Good wins on both resumes. Both in the upper echelons of their weight classes. Neither guy is an easy night for any fighter in their division. Are they best pair of pugilist brothers ever?


    There are other brothers out there that have some good accomplishments. The Klitschkos, Spinx brothers, pacquiaos, and a whole shitload of others. Do the marquez brothers trump them?
     
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  2. EpsilonAxis

    EpsilonAxis HNIC Full Member

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    IMO almost certainly.

    They are both top ten pfp fighters, IMO. In ten years, people will look back on those two in awe. They are such precision boxer/punchers. Masters of their art.

    IMO JMM is like a modern day Salvador Sanchez.
     
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  3. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    In peak/peak match ups, I have trouble picking anyone over JMM at 126, that says a lot. Rafa Marquez is a fine pugilist also.
     
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  4. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    I agree, give time and they see fit on everyone of them.
     
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  5. Mrboogie23

    Mrboogie23 what the?? Full Member

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    I agree with you guys. They are fine boxers for sure. I'd like to know who voted for the Klitschkos. Not to rag on you or anything. I'd just like an opinion on why.
     
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  6. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    With how Klitschko fans act, you need an explanation?:yep
     
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  7. Mrboogie23

    Mrboogie23 what the?? Full Member

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    true. :lol:


    I mean, if they're gonna vote they could at least give an explanation as to why they feel the way the do.
     
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  8. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Probably when you take into account the quality of both of them.

    While Michael Spinks is greater than either Marquez brother, both Rafael and J.M. are considerably ahead of Leon.

    And the Klitschkos are pretty good heavyweights, but not on the level of the Marquez brothers. Wlad has more upside, but I still see the Marquez brothers going down in history in higher regard.
     
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  9. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well said. That's why I go Marquez brothers over the Spinks brothers.
     
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  10. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    HOW COULD ANYONE RATE ANY BROTHER COMBO ABOVE THE SPINKS???

    Michael Spinks is arguably the greatest LHW of all time....and a former undisputed HW champion. His career dwarfs both Marquez brothers.

    This post proves that most people who post here started watching boxing post 1999.
     
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  11. Mrboogie23

    Mrboogie23 what the?? Full Member

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    I dont agree and I've been watching boxing since the early 80's. Basically for my whole life. My dads has a decent fight collection. :D


    Michael is a great fighter and has great accomplishments. I think that both the Marquez brothers accomplishments outshine Leons accomplishments.

    I'm talking about what both brothers have accomplished, not just one being great and the second one being decent or good.



    *edit*

    I meant michael has great accomplishments but leons accomplishments are trumped by the marquez brothers
     
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  12. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Don't forget Mike and Tommy Gibbons
     
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  13. Toopretty

    Toopretty Custom made Full Member

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    I LOVE Raf marquez. I mean his powerful accurate punches are a thing of beauty I mean he got every punch in the book..left hook. Right cross uppercuts with either hand..Power in both hands and accuracy. I mean, he throws flawless punches with pop. The best jab in boxing to me..period.. I dont care.. Juan is the slicker better all around boxer. But Raf is the best offensive fighter in the game to me. His chin is shakey and his defense is a little suspect..but he is my favorite fighter to watch period..
     
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  14. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Marquez brothers are still going, however, and have more time to keep writing their story.
     
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  15. Jinx

    Jinx Well-Known Member Full Member

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    the Marquez bros are 2 of the most elite technicians in the biz...i love watching either of them at work...
     
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