Would Razor Ruddock at his peak become champion in today's era?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by d4n1elc, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM.


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  1. Ruddock could have been undisputed champ.

    5 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. Ruddock could have been unified champ.

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. Ruddock could have been single-belt champ.

    10 vote(s)
    40.0%

  4. Ruddock could have been regional champ.

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%

  5. Ruddock could have been top 5 contender

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%

  6. Ruddock could have been top 15 contender

    4 vote(s)
    16.0%

  7. Ruddock doesn't stand a chance

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%
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  1. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It is a weak era. Fury’s best win is exposing a one trick pony in Wilder.

    As good as Usyk is, he wouldn’t have had it so easy in the 80’s and 90’s when there were more speedier heavyweights of hand and foot with good technique and power. I hear people calling Crawford the GOAT, his story would be far more interesting if he had to face fighters like Curry and Starling. Let alone Leonard or Hearns. Boxing is very weak in all divisions compared to yesteryear.
     
    MURK20, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sure, he COULD grab a belt. Dubois got sparked by Usyk. Obviously Usyk is an exceptional fighter, but Ruddock hit about two orders of magnitude harder than Usyk can.

    Ruddock has a non-zero chance against anyone.
     
    Barrf, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
    Barrf, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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