Who was the best junior-featherweight of all-time

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by AntonioMartin1, Jan 23, 2023.


Who was it?

  1. Wilfredo Gomez

    66.7%
  2. Leo Cruz

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    0.0%
  3. Jeff Fenech

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    0.0%
  4. Junior Jones

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    0.0%
  5. Johnny Tapia

    6.7%
  6. Naseem Hamed

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  7. Marco Antonio Barrera

    6.7%
  8. Erik Morales

    20.0%
  9. Lupe Pintor

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  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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  2. Sooncreate3

    Sooncreate3 Member Full Member

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    I am actually very curious. For those who chose Johnny Tapia, can you explain why please? I would love to hear your opinion.
     
  3. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I thought Bones Adams was an excellent Super Bantamweight, but as far as the best from that list, I'd say Morales.
     
  4. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wilfredo Gomez stands alone at the top.

    Can't see anyone matching his body of work and dominance at the weight.

    Not as though fighters as good haven't been at the weight but 122 didn't have a lot of long term residents.
     
  5. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Very difficult to go against the great Gomez. Uncle Azumah won his first world title against the great man.
     
  6. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Gomez by a mile. He's unlikely to be matched as far as greatness at the weight goes.
     
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  7. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Absolutely. The interesting thing with Gomez is when he went up in weight he lost to all time greats like Sanchez and Azumah Nelson.
     
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  8. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Yeah, bigger great fighters tend to beat smaller great fighters. Also, 122 wasn't very competitive at the time, if he didn't KO bantam ATGs, his career would be more questionable.
     
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