What criteria make an ATG fighter?

This says nothing. What does this mean?

 

Other than DamonD who atleast addressed some of the criteria I suggested but didnt add any I dont see how any of you can discuss ATG status if you have never really thought about it.

I hope someone can add a respectable post to this thread.

 

So your down to only 2 criteria. Who you fought and where they are on their career ladder. I think again this isnt enough and rating people where they are on their career lends itself to too much subjectivity.

 

After thinking about this here is my opinion.

Most Important Criteria​

1) Quality of opposition *Primary determination of ATG
2) People believe that you are nearly unbeatable in your weight class
3) Overall Record wins/losses
4) Quanitity of fights

Less Important Criteria ​

5) Style of fighter/Punching Power Ko's
6) Popularity and Fame​

* 2) this is determined by your record and fan/expert opinion. An example of this would be duran at lightweight during his time. SRR at welter..Ray Leonard at welter etc. This is contextual based on your weight and your era. Another good example was bhop during his reign etc.

*4 I consider this very important as it can help determine toughness. Look at a guy like Harry Greb 200 plus fights..then look at a guy like Tarver only 32 fights.

*5 Brawler versus a Boxer, techincal
*6 I think this is important for fighters to transcend the sport and become mainstream recognized.


Thats what i have so far.