The Gypsy King Has Retired . Where do you rank him?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Jan 13, 2025.


Where

  1. 1-5

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  2. 6-10

    3.4%
  3. 11-15

    6.9%
  4. 16-20

    29.3%
  5. 21-25

    17.2%
  6. <25

    43.1%
  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know enough to hate him as a person but I thought his shtick sucked.
     
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    We know he's going to fight again, likely this year but that aside his size, skills and heart would make him a very challenging match for most.
     
  3. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Be a hard task for anyone imo. I put him in the top 15, maybe has an argument in the top ten.
     
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  4. BoxingFan2002

    BoxingFan2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not in top 25, hell I rate some contenders over him.
     
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  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Has 0 arguement for being in the top 10.
     
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  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He sure knows how to drum up publicity. Announcing retirement will attract attention thus boosting his purse for the Joshua fight.
     
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  7. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't know if he would crack the top 20 in terms of accomplishments. His best win is a faded Wlad who lost to Joshua in his very next fight and retired
     
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  8. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    His resume is crap. On paper, good win over Wlad. Beat a guy twice with near zero accomplishment (Wilder). Lost twice to the best opponent he faced.

    Because he had a belt he does need to be ranked. Where is Willard on your list? Fury is next.
     
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  9. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bob Arum said he was the GOAT.
     
  10. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Well then...nah.
     
  11. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I rank him above Hart, Braddock, Max Baer, Walcott, Tunney and Jeffries for starters.
     
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  12. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And for the main course?
     
  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Equal to Dempsey.
     
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  14. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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  15. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    You say in his very next fight, like it wasn't a year and a half later :lol:
     
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