Where do we rank and place ATG D1ck Tiger among middleweights?

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  1. TheEliteMaster100

    TheEliteMaster100 Member Full Member

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    People at times remember him for getting Kayoed by Bob Foster who dwarfed him ridiculously and was 39 years old.

    Does Hopkins rank ahead of him based on Longevity even though Tiger has better middleweight names on his resume.?
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Hopkins definitely ranks ahead imo.

    I have Hopkins at 5, Tiger at 8/9 ish
     
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  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Hopkins vs Tiger is an interesting match up actually.
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I agree, it's a fight that Hopkins wouldn't be able to rely on his strength. I think he'd win on points but Tiger would present major issues.
    Would've been a career defining fight.

    Also my opinions on Hopkins are controversial at best so take it with a grain of salt
     
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  5. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have no idea about a number ranking, but I'd put him in the echelon below the Grebs, Monzons, Even Hagler, that level. He'd lose one once in a while but was enough of a handful to be in the conversation with a Hopkins, Lamotta, Ketchel, that kind. Tiger and Robinson would have been fun.
     
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  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    It was said in the 60's by a witty boxing writer that "a good trombone player could beat D ick Tiger".
     
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Anyone who remembers Tiger by that ko by Foster is a noobie casual who deserves no serious attention.
     
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  8. Mendoza

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    in the #15-20 spot
     
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  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I'd pick Tiger to beat Hopkins
     
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  10. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Me too Robert..and confidently.
     
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  11. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I’d pick Hopkins to beat Tiger...and confidently.
     
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  12. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I honestly think Hopkins is overrated on this forum
     
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  13. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I honestly think he is largely disliked and underrated on this forum!

    But it’s all good I always respect your opinion and enjoy your takes. Cheers
     
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  14. George Crowcroft

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    I haven't said it yet but welcome back man
     
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  15. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Likewise my man
     
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