Who are some of the greatest H2H fighters in the history of the sport?

I wouldn't put Hopkins up there H2H. Part of the reason he's done so well is because he fights old school in an era when most people aren't prepared for it; he'd do much worse against people who constantly see people who fight Hopkins' style.

I'd throw Finito Lopez on the list as well. Not sure anyone ever beats him at 105 without getting pretty lucky.

 

Lennox Lewis is possibly the best H2H for me.
I think a prime Lewis would be favourite or at least 50/50 against any of the top10 heavyweights of all time.

Hopkins also. Id favour him against Monzon and Hagler.

 

Yeah, you like fighters old and new.. but you seem to have a very obvious bias towards fighters from the old era.

First of all, I don't worship RJJ and he's not even one of my top favorite fighters. I just recognize his talent and underrated acccomplishments, unlike people like you. You like to talk about Charles' wins over ATG's and I bet you would include wins over a guy like Joey Maxim.. someone who is far for great, especially on a H2H level. You right away start talking about Jones' vulnerable chin while ignoring the fact that Charles' chin was very vulnerable too. But Jones' far superior movement, speed/quickness, and reflexes would give Charles huge problems trying to connect a big punch on him. Jones would connect punches to Charles' head and body with much greater ease.

Williams can't even be compared to RJJ. It's impossible to argue with someone who favors old time fighters as much as you do. You overrate their accomplishments and qualities while underrating a modern fighter like him. You're quick to insult me because I see things clearly and don't need to glorify the past. The only ignorant one here is you.

 

At 168, you'd have to say Jones and Calzaghe to beat most fighters in history who fought around that weight class, which is a good crop.

Nobody should even be listing any pre-60's fighters, considering the comparison, this includes Robinson.

 

Why are you placing an emphasis on resume in h2h match ups. Jones destroyed people, in his earlier years at light heavy. His chin never looked suspect what so ever. You are severely under rating him IMO.

 

Good post. Arguing with people who favour older fighters is about as intelligent as eating bricks. There is no way we are ever going to prove otherwise. Basically McGrain, I disagree with your opinion, but your entitled to it. The posters in this thread have done this topic to death it seems. I don't really have anything else to say that hasn't been said before.

 

Roy Jones Jr.

Lennox Lewis

 

It's got to be lennox lewis, he match's up well against all the heavyweights and i doubt anyone under heavyweight could beat him, lol

 

Lennox Lewis would take many heavyweights heads off head th head.

Tommy Hearns of course.

Than any defensive masters like Pea, Locche, Pep.

 

Lewis.
Hopkins.
Toney.
One day, maybe Wlad. Depends on his chin.

 

Sorry mate, i totally mis-read your post. I thought you were saying that Roy Jones doesn't have h2h ability based on his inferior resume. I rushed through it too fast. My mistake.