Who is the g.o.a.t

As good as Floyd is, he has no business above 154 (arguably he wasn't at his best at 154 either). It was scary the sort of stuff the old timers were willing to do in those days. I couldn't imagine modern boxers fighting 3 times in 3 weeks.

 

Calzaghe

 

Toss up between SRR and Ali i think SRR was the beter fighter but Ali has that scary personality.

 

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probably muhammad Ali. his h2h ability is outstanding, I don't think any heavyweights would beat him on his best night, except maybe Frazier. that I'm not even sure of.
Ali also had an outstanding resume, defeating quality opponents, and 3 ATG heavyweights. 4 if you include a faded Archie moore.
and his legacy standpoint is eye dropping when you think of it. there had never been a heavyweight champion before him that was as fast, smart, or had as much heart as him. nobody talked like Muhammad. the trash talkin was unheard of until Ali came along. he changed boxing. fighters today clown to imitate him, and some even steal his famous shuffle: he is probably the GOAT.

 

PACQUIAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!l

 

The greatest fighter that ever lived is Sugar Ray Robinson, to me there isn't even an arguement that can be made otherwise. Second greatest is as obvious as the first, which is Henry Armstrong. Both of these guys have records and accomplishments that are nearly insurmountable by today's fighters.

After those two the debate can begin; Duran, Ali, SSL, Pep, ect ect

 

Sugar ray Robinson he was outstanding his record speaks for itself

 

:twisted: Aaaaarrrrggghhh! You beat me to it! I only clicked on this thread to be a smartass!

 

You could say that, but then I could say is Calzaghe a 6 time world champ in 5 weight divisions?

For the record Ali is the greatest.

 

Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. is the G.O.A.T. He is undefeated. 42 have tried, 42 have failed. There is no blueprint to beat JCC, Jr.

 

To me its Ali too. Whats more we didnt see 1967-1970 version of Ali, where could have been his peak.

 

Sugar Ray Robinson

 

Joe Louis

 

Agreed. One of the four. I don't mind them in any order. Langford is my current #1.

I would favour a prime Robinson over anybody at '47. And I'm a big Burley fan. Tempted to say Charley beats him, I think he could pot-shot his way to a dull points win in a best of 3 series, but may lose the other two.