Who IYO Is The Most Complete Fighter That Ever Lived?

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    What it says on the tin.
    Of all the great pugilists from time immemorial which boxer, in your opinion fills the bill as the most complete fighter/boxer of all time?
    None were perfect or unbeatable, but which one ticks the most boxes for such attributes as:
    Defensive skill
    Offensive ability
    Hand speed
    Footspeed
    Power[Two handed]
    Jab
    Variety of punches
    Poise
    Durability
    Accuracy
    Balance
    Determination
    Courage
    Will To Win
    Etc

    Is there a better choice than Ray Robinson ?
    Who do you choose?
     
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  2. Unforgiven

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    Tokyo Douglas
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    ... or Robinson.

    One or the other.
     
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  4. 2piece

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    Marvin Hagler
     
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  5. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lacking a little speed imo....
     
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  6. Unforgiven

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    Hagler's a great pick

    The one area where I think Robinson has a clear edge on him is the top-notch ONE-PUNCH KO power.
    And I'm not saying Hagler wasn't a pretty huge puncher himself.
     
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  7. lufcrazy

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    Robinson
     
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  8. Mortal

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    Roberto Duran
     
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  9. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes Robinson had more power, but that doesn't make anyone a complete fighter. Hagler had a better defense too. The last thing Hagler would worry about against any opponent would be power.
     
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  10. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    After Robinson I would say Ezzard Charles fits all criteria.
     
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  11. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would pick Robinson. But, I agree that Hagler, Duran, and Charles are all great picks. SRL, and a young JCC senior were often pretty close to perfect fighting machines.
     
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  12. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i've thought about it for a few minutes and no one matches up when you break it down like that. hagler, floyd, charles and ali would be very high in the list.
     
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  13. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Chavez
     
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  14. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think I'd go with Ezzard Charles
     
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  15. nikrj

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    Sugar Ray Robinson
     
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