Who ranks Higher on your ATG List? Whitaker or Hagler?

Are you about to start taking swipes? 'Cause I'll leave. :bart

How about Hearns? Is there are more unbeatable H2H force in the history of boxing @ 147-154. His physical dimensions and attributes, jab/reach, blood curdling power and boxing skill make him Everyone's Nightmare in just about any thread, even against Robinson and particularly if it's 'Over 12' -- may even be justified for ****s sake, but still. I've even been guilty of it, because he was so ****ing unique.

 

I agree.

Plus it doesn't suit my agenda to argue otherwise. :hey

And yes, it's easily one of the greatest wins of all-time.

 

Hearns KOs Trinidad in 4.

 

Pernell had a lot of balls to be taking his little 5'6 self (I shouldn't talk ) up against those big monsters De La Hoya and Trinidad when he was past his best, and way gone concerning the latter.

 

Yea, he was down to fight Felix Trinidad a lot earlier as well but the Duva's kind of took the hard line on dealing with DKP given their very recent colorful history at that point. Think I got the article:

BOXING;Whitaker and Trinidad Set Up Showdown
By CLIFTON BROWN
Published: November 19, 1995


By knocking out their opponents tonight, Pernell Whitaker and Felix Trinidad positioned themselves for a welterweight showdown next year.

Whitaker, regarded as perhaps the world's best boxer, pound for pound, defended his World Boxing Council welterweight title with a sixth-round knockout of Jake Rodriguez before 5,112 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Trinidad was equally impressive in the co-feature bout, defending his International Boxing Federation 147-pound championship with a fourth-round knockout of Larry Barnes, the No. 1-ranked contender.

Trinidad, one of boxing's rising stars at age 22, is 27-0 with 23 knockouts, but a fight with Whitaker would bring Trinidad the biggest payday of his career, plus international recognition. Whitaker, from Norfolk, Va., is 31 years old, and he has insisted that he will not fight for many more years. But Whitaker is looking forward to a potential fight against Trinidad, a native of Cupey Alto, P.R.

"Everyone wants to see a Trinidad fight, so let's do it," Whitaker said after tonight's victory. "Let's get it on right now. Felix Trinidad is a great young fighter. But he has to come to the master."

Lou Duva, Whitaker's manager, said that Trinidad would have to be released from his promoter, Don King, before a Trinidad-Whitaker bout could take place.

"The second he is released from King, bring us a contract," Duva said after the fight. "The public deserves this fight."

Whitaker (37-1-1) was in command against Rodriguez (27-4-2), controlling the fight with his superior hand speed. It ended in the sixth round, when Whitaker floored Rodriguez with a left hook-right hand combination. Rodriguez rose to his feet, but he was in deep trouble, and Whitaker did not let his opponent escape. Whitaker knocked down Rodriguez again with a right to the body and a left to the head. The fight was waved to an end by the referee, Frank Cappuccino, as Rodriguez rose to his feet.

Asked if he had watched Trinidad fight from the dressing room, Whitaker said: "I don't watch fights. I didn't watch in the back. But I'm sure my wife watched it, and I'll get a full report when I get back."

Whitaker missed a good show by Trinidad, who was tested by Barnes (39-2), the No. 1 ranked contender from Mount Vernon, N.Y., Barnes kept constant pressure on the champion by moving forward, fighting out of a low crouch. But Trinidad's punching power surfaced with sudden fury in the fourth round, bringing a dramatic end to the fight.

Trinidad stunned Barnes with a left hook to the temple. Barnes staggered backward, and Trinidad moved in for the finish. Barnes did his best to survive, throwing wild punches, despite moving on rubbery legs. But Trinidad was too seasoned to let Barnes get away, and there was too much time left in the round for Barnes to last. Trinidad hit Barnes with a flurry of punches, and Barnes finally went down after a right-hand body blow. Barnes leaned forward on his knees, with his head touching the canvas. The referee, Benjy Esteves, counted to eight, but it was clear that Barnes was hurt, and Esteves waved his hands with just six seconds left in the round, ending the fight.

Whitaker and Trinidad shared the podium in a post-fight news conference. Next year, they hope to share a ring.

 

Tell me about it. :yep

Checks out about every box of what defines an ATG.

 

IceVeins tribute for him on YT is ****ing Classic. :deal



He made some good **** for Hagler and Hearns too, but I love east coast hip-hop so that's probably why I feel it so much. Damn people and their "what's the song?" reply questions.