Questions. Only one pick allowed for each asked.

And people call me uptight :-(

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history?

Nobody has shown as much courage in the ring as Muhammad Ali. He was also unbelievably talented.


2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time?

Sugar Ray Leonard. That era is my preference personally, and Leonard defeated all that challenged him in his prime. Incredible speed, underrated power, and his winning effort against Hagler is one of the greatest achievements in the ring.


3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history?

Pacman vs Marquez II. I thought it was that good.


4. The most underrated fighter of all-time?

Ricardo Lopez. He went throughout his career undefeated, but is widely unknown amongst the mainstream.


5. The most overrated fighter of all-time?

Sugar Ray Robinson. His record speaks for itself, but in terms of H2H, I pick the likes of Leonard and Hagler over him.


6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time?

Pernell Whitaker. He dodged punches and flurrys that nobody else could have done. Not even El Radar.


7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time?

Sugar Ray Leonard. Threw combinations with blinding speed, utilized the uppercut, and had underated power.


8. The worst decision in boxing history?

Pacman vs Marquez II. Sorry to say.

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history?

Julio Cesar Chavez

2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time?

Roberto Duran

3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history?

Prince Charles Williams/Merqui Sosa

4. The most underrated fighter of all-time?



5. The most overrated fighter of all-time?



6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time?

Pernell Whitaker

7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time?

Salvador Sanchez

8. The worst decision in boxing history?

Ramirez/Whitaker



I limited the responses to fighters/fights who/that I've seen at length.

 

I dont see how a fighter with Moores longevity, quality of wins, could ever possibly be overated........what film of a prime archide moore have you seen 1947-1954???

 

Wow sweet pea niccolino locche over whitaker in defense deparment? I rank whitaker over locche in that regard, though locches in my top 5

 

That is all...

 

Was that mine? I said i wasnt gunna comment on it!! You deliberately ignored that man!!!

Kiddin' - i know you're a respectable poster so i'll do this.

Overrated imo, because people will have u believe the man was unbeatable, Archie Moore fans will then argue some crazy case about when actually his prime was. I t goes somethin' like, he was in his prime for a year, then he wasnt, then he was. I respect Archie so much because of his doggedness and determindness, a great man, a great fighter, one of the best ATGs 175 has ever had, but not the best, not the second or third GREATEST either imo, that is where i believe him to be overrated.

Maybe i went over the top by putting him as the most overrated ever, but i had one choice and just wanted to give an opinoin that, if i brought up without the freedom this thread allows, i would be given a loada unneccessary bulll**** most prob.

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history?

Thomas Hearns- Gave it his all in every fight and had inhuman power and fantastic boxing ability. offensively he had it all.

2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time?

Sugar Ray Robinson- No point saying why.

3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history?

Arguello-Pryor I- just simply amazing to watch, the action is incredible.

4. The most underrated fighter of all-time?

Jersey Joe Walcott- seems to be remember by a lot of people for his losses to Marciano, which is unfair.

5. The most overrated fighter of all-time?

Felix Trinidad

6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time?

Pernell Whitaker- Never seen anyone else like him.

7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time?

Thomas Hearns- As I said before, offensively he had it all.

8. The worst decision in boxing history?

Taylor-Chavez I- ridiculous stoppage.

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history? Muhammad Ali. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest heavyweights ever to fight, but he transcended his sport, elevating the mentality of an entire people, turning athletes into mainstream superwealthy superstars, and continuing to inspire countless millions, including me throughout my life from the very first time I knew of him.

2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time? Ali. He was destined to be contemporary to two towering challenges in Liston and Foreman and, instead of finding excuses, he took them on head on and overcame. He spoke about his greatness with unparalleled conviction and charm and the stats are right up there. He was not only preternaturally gifted physically, he had an equal ambition and intelligence for his sport, in addition to top ability to take punishment. He could improvise in the ring under the most trying circumstances. A man like this is is to me the greatest fighter of all time.

3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history? The Thrilla in Manila. This fight has the seal of greatness. Yes, two greats slightly over the hill, looking to cap a career and a personal duel, over 14 excruciating rounds, sparing nothing in that scorching environment, and a dramatic stoppage of an always ready Frazier.

4. The most underrated fighter of all-time? Sam Langford.

5. The most overrated fighter of all-time? Michael Grant. The hyped, supposed future of boxing folded like a cheap suit and never came back.

6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time? Willie Pep.

7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time? Mike Tyson.

8. The worst decision in boxing history? Lewis-Holyfield I

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history?

>>> Maybe Ernie Shavers as he was the first one I remember watching and rooting for a as kid.

2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time?

>>> SR Robinson at welter weight

3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history?

>>> Hard to say. Maybe Grazino vs Zale.

4. The most underrated fighter of all-time?

>>> Hard to say again, but I will go with Sandy Saddler. Tough as nails and got the better of Willie Pep.

5. The most overrated fighter of all-time?

>>> Jack Johnson.

6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time?

>>> P Whitaker.

7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time?

>>> Sugar Ray Robinson.

8. The worst decision in boxing history?

Oh boy, outside of fixed decsions Wepner vs Terell is up there. Wepner might have won 2 rounds.

 

Maybe Pep deserves to be #1, though you've seen more footage of the man in his prime than myself, though I plan on getting some soon.

As far as Whitaker, I consider him to be the most well-rounded of the great defensive fighters, but in terms of pure defense, you have to admire someone who can not only roll and deflect shots with precision while in the pocket, but completely slip them altogether, and against the likes of Cervantes. That takes some serious ring vision and reflexes. Guys like Whitaker, Benitez, and Pep are in his class yes, but in pure defensive terms, I'll take him as it is right now.

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history? NIGEL BENN


2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time? MARVIN HAGLER


3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history? NIGEL BENN V G-MAN


4. The most underrated fighter of all-time? CHRIS EUBANK


5. The most overrated fighter of all-time? EVANDER HOLYFIELD


6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time? SWEET PEA


7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time? HAGLER


8. The worst decision in boxing history? LEWIS V HOLYFIELD 1

 

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history? manos de piedra


2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time? srr


3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history? duran - leonard

4. The most underrated fighter of all-time? esteban dejesus


5. The most overrated fighter of all-time? de la hoya


6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time? wilfredo benitez.
radar at the top of his game was ridiculous.


7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time? srr


8. The worst decision in boxing history? de la hoya sturm

 

Totally off the cuff...

1. Your favourite fighter in boxing history?
Roberto Duran


2. Who in your opinion was the greatest fighter of all-time?
Sugar Ray Robinson


3. The greatest fight you ever seen in boxing history?
Castillo-Corrales I


4. The most underrated fighter of all-time?
Jim Jeffries


5. The most overrated fighter of all-time?
Ali


6. The greatest defensive fighter of all-time?
Willie Pep


7. The greatest offensive fighter of all-time?
Henry Armstrong


8. The worst decision in boxing history?
Hagler-Leonard (sorry)


Please provide one awnser to each question.



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