Top 5 H2H LHWs?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020.


Page 2 of 4
  1. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,063
    11,261
    Aug 16, 2018
    Spinks
    Charles
    Moore
    RJJ
    Foster
     
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    #16
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Is that in order? Same questions as to other guys on here, any chance of Qawi, Loughran, Tunney or Greb?
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #17
  3. TipNom

    TipNom Active Member Full Member

    1,455
    2,997
    Jun 19, 2019
    I feel that Moorer's southpaw stance, technique, power and speed make him more of a challenge for the light heavyweights of history than Spinks. that's not to say that Spinks didn't have power, speed or technique, but I think that Moorer was just a bit better in most categories. although I do think Spinks was the more accomplished light heavy, and was better in terms of pure boxing ability.
     
    TipNom, Mar 9, 2020
    TipNom, Mar 9, 2020
    #18
    AwardedSteak863 likes this.
  4. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,298
    4,629
    May 13, 2014
    Charles
    Roy
    Moore
    Qawi
    Spinks
     
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    #19
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Glad to see the king in the rightful place.

    I like the other 4 mentions too, no Foster? I'd also say that H. Johnson is worthy of it, maybe Conn?
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #20
  6. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,298
    4,629
    May 13, 2014
    It is entirely possible Roy toys with him using the same basic tactics he did to shut out Toney, but resume is resume...
     
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    #21
  7. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,298
    4,629
    May 13, 2014
    All 5 I picked take out Foster before he gets them. I think Foster would KO Conn. Haven't watched much Johnson.
     
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    #22
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  8. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Toys with who? Charles? You're on thin ice... :dunno
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #23
    escudo likes this.
  9. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,063
    11,261
    Aug 16, 2018
    Yes in that order but I Honestly view Spinks and Charles as both being about even for the top spot. Qawi is just outside my top five but at his best could hang with just about anyone at 175. Loughran and Tunney are further down The list for me and I find it hard to accurately judge Greb because there is no footage of him fighting. I also think of him more as a middleweight.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    #24
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  10. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,298
    4,629
    May 13, 2014
    Listen here youngin'...
     
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    escudo, Mar 9, 2020
    #25
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Style wise, think Virgil Hill but better.
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #26
    escudo likes this.
  12. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,063
    11,261
    Aug 16, 2018
    I like Moorer as well but I don't have him in my top five because he really didn't get to fight any of the top guys at 175. I certainly believe he had the skillset and power to make some noise though.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    #27
    Jel, TipNom and George Crowcroft like this.
  13. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Agree on all accounts.

    To me, Loughran and Tunney look a little bit prehistoric. Excellent boxers, and not bad per say, but not better than Moore, Charles, Jones ect.
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #28
    AwardedSteak863 likes this.
  14. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,063
    11,261
    Aug 16, 2018
    Vigil Hill is another great fighter at 175. He could really fight. Maske warrants mention as well but both fall outside of the top five for me.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    AwardedSteak863, Mar 9, 2020
    #29
  15. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    I'd replace the word Maske, with Jones. :p
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2020
    #30
    AwardedSteak863 likes this.
Page 2 of 4