Most active pros today

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Obviously boxing has become what seems like a politician's sport nowadays (at least to me), causing pro's to not fight as often as they may like.

    This caused me to wonder, do any of you guys know a current pro who is active (preferably with a winning record) as some of the old school class?
     
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  2. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather Jr.
     
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  3. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    If you average 3 fights a year anymore you are considered active. 2 fights is more common and one fight isnt that uncommon.

    Right now boxers often dont even tackle the 50 fight mark, which is pretty disappointing. lately, adamek has been fighting 3x a year for a champ which is pretty good. james toney has over 80 pro fights. Not many people do that these days.
     
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  4. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Good call, I dunno how he didnt come to mind. :lol:
     
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  5. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    Glen Johnson has been busy his career, the guy is a real fighter. Obviously he has wound down at the end of his career.
     
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  6. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i think its better that guys ight like 3 times a year....

    honestly think about it...guys of the past had records of like 150+ fights.....if you were the best welterweight in the world right now there arent more than 10 worthy opponents.... let alone 150.... i mean honestly who the **** were these guys fighting
     
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  7. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Yori Boy Campas is the first fighter to come into mind, but hes irrelevant now except maybe a gate keeper for D level fighters.
     
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  8. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    korobov already fought 5 times this year
     
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  9. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    they would often fight the top guys many times. Like SRR and Fulmer or olson. back in those days when boxing was real you werent a hype job or exposed for losing one fight.
     
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    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    I think we can rule out people who are just debuting in boxing. These need to be somewhat established pros. Fighting your 1st couple years, can after can doesnt really count.
     
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  11. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Yea it is pretty frustrating to consider 3-4 fights a year alot, ecspecially when its a boxer you follow.

    I know toney has a large amout of fights for pro's in todays standards. Thats why im hoping someone will point out a younger pro that has potential to fight like he's hungry like an old school pro, not for alphabet soup (which yes I know means more money) but for being in the ring, and go somewhere with going that route.

    But as we all know, people coming to boxing are tending to be more educated now (whether its them or the promoters) and would rather fight twice a year. I dont think fighters that fight 8-12 times a year if not more are less intelligent, just more dedicated to the sport we love.
     
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  12. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Abraham does not count. Winos and bag-ladies off skid row are not credible opponents.
     
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  13. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    You also have to mention pacman, he usually gets in 2-3 fights a year and has over 50 pro fights.
     
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    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Pacman is pretty active for a cash cow A+ fighter. But when it comes to people like abraham or whoever, that are pretty active (3-4 fights a year), honestly I dont care who they fight. Im just looking for in ring activity period.

    Our old school pro's who had 100+ fights fought their share of club fighters/ C- gatekeepers, but did it just to stay active not to cherry pick.
     
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  15. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with you 100%. I would rather watch a guy who is a B or C level fighter like Gatti or emmanual augustus fight 5 times a year on FnF then watch one "superfight" every year to 1.5 years.
     
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