Teddy Atlas's 10 Greatest Welterweights of All Time.

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  1. JohnThomas1

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    Some interesting rankings, inclusions and omissions in this lot.

    1. Sugar Ray Robinson
    2. Henry Armstrong
    3. Mickey Walker
    4. Joe Napoles
    5. Barney Ross
    6. Kid Gavilan
    7. Sugar Ray Leonard
    8. Terry "Kid" Lewis
    9. Jack Britton
    10. Floyd Mayweather
     
  2. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not as bad as some as his lists, tbf.

    Walker and Ross are too high if only contests at WW are factored in, they are not too high if this list of boxers who fought at WW, ranked p4p based on their entire careers.

    Either way, the omission of Griffiths and TKL over Britton are difficult to understand.
     
  4. LenHarvey

    LenHarvey Active Member Full Member

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    Jimmy McLarnin & Emile Griffith should be on it. McLarnins win over Corbett is one of the best wins of all time. Each to their own but teddys lists aren't great ..
     
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  5. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Not that bad a list but its hard to omit Hearns given that Hearns, in a head to had sense, would beat at least half the guys there. I can't see Mayweather or Gavilan or Lewis or even the great Napoles beating Hearns.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My thoughts as well,,
     
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  8. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Griffith is the first name that jumps out that should be included. McClarnin is also a good shout.

    Based on both accomplishments, longevity perhaps even head to head Felix Trinidad deserves a hard look.