Which historical super flyweights would have beaten the Four Kings (Estrada, Chocolatito...)?

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  1. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Now that we lives currently the end of their careers what is in your opinion the historical Super Flyweights (115 lbs) that would have beaten the four kings in their primes (Juan Francisco Estrada, Carlos Cuadras, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, Chocolatito) ?

    Personally, I think of Nonito Donaire, even though he only fought a few times at 115 lbs. It's clear the Filipino was too big and too powerful for the Four Kings. Next, I'd say Vic Darchinyan for the same reasons. Finally, I'd mention Khaosai Galaxy, Sung Kil Moon, Johnny Tapia,Junto Nakatani, Naoya Inoue, Gilberto Roman, Nana Yaw Konadu, and Cristian Mijares. It might seem like a lot, but in reality, there aren't eleven historical champions better than the Four Kings in that weight class.


    What is your opinion ??
     
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    Wladimir Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Galaxy,Watanabe,Roman.
     
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    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Only these three boxers for you ? :)
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    They're the best grouping in history for that division, I think, and that's worth having a think about, the deepest division in history might be a split one (as in historically all the 115 talent would be distributed between 112 and 115).