Rings top 10 fighters of the decade: 1920-2012

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  1. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Floyd and pac were both close front runners. Floyd would have spent the full decade in the top ten had he not retired. Pac finished the decade very strongly. That combined with his legacy wins over em, mab and jmm justify his place imo.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 15, 2012
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  2. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Based on divisional dominance, I'd tend to agree. In fact, I think Monzon's run is among the best ever in any division, all-time. It was during this conversation I dug up and posted your avatar.

    However, Duran has that plus wins over Palomino, Kobayashi and Marcel inside the decade. :hat
     
    TAC602, Jan 15, 2012
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  3. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    It's certainly a close call.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 15, 2012
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  4. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It was a superb decade.
     
    TAC602, Jan 15, 2012
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  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Aye it certainly was.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 16, 2012
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  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    All those defenses and then to ride off into the sunset as an undefeated champion...
    Duran I put second to Monzon as far as his championship reign is concerned...Ali is third.
     
    red cobra, Jan 16, 2012
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  7. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For me, the 1970-89 era in boxing can't be topped. I'll admit there being a larger talent pool of greats during the 30s-40s, but for pure exhilaration nothing tops my sweet aforementioned. Too many badass fighters and so many fights to enjoy at the drop of a hat.
     
    TAC602, Jan 16, 2012
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  8. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    So many of them actually came off as well :good
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 16, 2012
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  9. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :deal
     
    TAC602, Jan 17, 2012
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  10. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I always consider george to be the cutoff for a regular hw. Anyone bigger than foreman is a super hw by my book.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 18, 2012
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  11. VX.Nefarious

    VX.Nefarious Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Am I the only one who thinks Calzaghe over Marquez is a joke:roflm Calzaghe is rated too high IMO. At most he should be #10. and Sanchez at #3? too high, Top 10, but not at #3.
     
    VX.Nefarious, Jan 18, 2012
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  12. Lester1583

    Lester1583 Can you hear this? Full Member

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    He is too high but it's not as shocking as not seing Cervantes or Benitez in the top 10 at all.:D
     
    Lester1583, Jan 18, 2012
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  13. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    It is a bit of a joke really. How long was joe p4p ranked? I know he got to number 3 at one point.

    From 06 till retirement he was quite highly regarded though.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 18, 2012
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  14. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I'd replace Hopkins with Hamed for 1990s.
     
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  15. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Not too bad a call in reality as both were considered the best of a weak division.
     
    lufcrazy, Jan 18, 2012
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