Over the past 25 years which boxers would you accredit the status of legend?

They were some of the biggest fights, its illogical to not include them. A lot of the early fights were against bums, I'd say a good percentage of the fights that actually make up their status as a legend are during this period.

 

Zarate was a damn sight more shot than Zoo (and you know it!!), you've gone up in my estimation by mentioning Callejas. Don't waste it....

 

I know, nearly had ya there

Zarate was a terrific fighter, and could be justified as a top 5 Mexican fighter all-time. Peak he'd beat Fenech's ass.

 

im not,im a massive hatton fan thats been to his last 2 fights,how can you pick out hatton as "the weak link" in that list,he might not be as gifted as other fighters but he gets the job done with whats put in front of him.

 

Hang on

The list...

Mayweather, Jones , Leonard, Hearns, Chavez, Lopez, Whittaker, Galaxy, Tyson, Holyfield, Curry, Hagler, Hatton.

He honestly doesn't stand out to you in this list?

 

I think its fair to say he stands out in my list.....;O)

 

IMO yes. For instance Lopez is a legend, Hatton isn't. Thats just my take on things.:huh

 

What do you mean by nobody? I'd consider people that post on boxing sites hardcore fans, and they'll know anybody reasonably mentioned on these lists. It doesn't matter if Joe Public knows them

I don't think you have to be popular or fight like Gatti or some **** though. Is Arturo Gatti a legend because he fights like a guy in a bar room brawl?

Classic example, Ricardo Lopez. Hardly ever discussed, pretty much under appreciated because of his size, but a legend in the true sense. A good resume and outstanding skills, which should be the main criteria

 

How wouldn't Pernell Whitaker get in at the very least? :think

He has to be absolutely nailed on.

 

Whitaker is a cert.