Most boring all-time greats who ever entered the ring

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  1. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

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    No doubt he's an all time great, but I've never enjoyed watching Carlos Ortiz and I don't think he ever really looks the part on film.

    I find Saddler a hard watch, too. Probably a surprising one given his knockout record, but he's one ugly fighter to look at and watching him in certain bouts against Flanagan, Riley etc. it's hard to believe he achieved greatness at all. Great fighter but not one I'd pay much money to watch.
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I feel the same way about Ortiz ...I thought it was just me
     
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  3. Moonlight

    Moonlight Walking in the moonlight... lonely.. as always.. Full Member

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    Only idiots say Mayweather. His Gatti, Corrales, Canelo, Marquez, Guerrero performances were orgasmic. He has some boring performances just like anyone.

    Anyway, I think Ali from 1970s. Win or loss, his all fights were f*cking boring.
     
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    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    'Orgasmic?!" Holy crap! I don't think I would want to touch a Mayweather DVD after you were done with it.
     
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  5. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Yeah, FOTC and the Thrilla in Manila - they were ****, weren't they? That Mayweather on the other hand... remember his all-time classic with...now, what was his name..? Oh, that's right... no one.
     
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  6. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In the Heavyweight Division (All-Time Greats), I'd say James J. Jeffries, Jack Johnson, and Wladmir Klitschko. Those 3 immediately came to my mind.
     
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    Moonlight Walking in the moonlight... lonely.. as always.. Full Member

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    Both fights were good thanks to Frazier. Ali was f*ckin boring.
     
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  8. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Right, whereas Mayweather was the one who made the fights he was in exciting?
     
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    Moonlight Walking in the moonlight... lonely.. as always.. Full Member

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    I gave examples above. Learn to read and then reply.
     
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    I didn't expect Jeff to be there.
     
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    Wladimir Klitschko
     
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  12. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He may not belong in this thread. I thought of him, because, many times, I think he wore his opponents fists out with his face. Then he would come on later and win the fight, all in uninspiring fashion. Many contemporaries said he was the closest thing to a man who couldn't be knocked out or even discouraged. That may have been a little boring to watch as a spectator.
     
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  13. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    I can read fine, mate. And if you found those fights exciting, you must be watching some seriously tedious **** the rest of the time.
     
    Jel, Dec 20, 2021
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    Jackstraw Mercy for me, justice for thee! Full Member

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    Andre Ward
     
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    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :D That's a horrible take.
     
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