I'm a fan. But to specify that Manny Pacquiao is, say, already "top 10-15" or "top 15-20" kinda tends to open up a can of worms. Not to mention...
Agreed. Trinidad had his limitations and lost to every elite boxer he faced, but what the guy lacked in ability he compensated for in will and...
The heft of Hopkins middleweight reign is assailable. And as someone else already said, the same can be said for his recent record against guys...
I suspect Floyd has the same capacity for longevity that a guy like Toney has. They way they fight isn't far off. And James is no stranger to...
As for the article, some of the stuff I agree with: - The general tenor and underlying motivation of Floyd's career. It's spot on. And I don't...
I don't always agree with everything he says, but I have to say Lotierzo is a damn excellent writer. I've been reading his stuff for quite...
A fighter being affected by a lay-off isn't just about time away. There are other factors involved. Lifestyle, ring mileage, physical giftedness,...
I'd probably pick Taylor in a close decision. The key here isn't hand speed, it's volume. As an aside, Meldrick would also match well against...
As far as size is concerned, Casamayor is good point for comparison. Juan eventually beat the shit out of him, but I thought the size difference...
I agree. I'm from the Philippines myself and am glad that Pacman won. He's a great, incredible fighter, a bonafide all-timer already if you will....
JMM doesn't have the number of defenses nor the unblemished resume Finito has. And reputation-wise, we all know how being undefeated tends to cast...
I initially thought of Corrales when I first read the thread title. He's not as good as Arguello of course, but being tall, powerful,...
Marquez's physically abilities were also developed in conjunction with his skill. His handspeed is a prime example. JMM not exceptionally fast...
Agreed on both. And what's interesting about the skill dimension of his greatness is that it's more pure compared to many other greats out there....
I've a feeling Marquez's fights with Pacman emboldened him a lot. He KO'd Casamayor and Diaz. He went tooth-and-nail with Manny for 24 rounds and...
I'd pick Mosley. Pryor is a greater 140'er, but from a head-to-head standpoint he's a good match-up for Shane. Mosley is significantly bigger,...
Unless the Mosley defeat totally ruined him, I don't think Margarito will lose to Baldomir if they ever fight. Carlos is sturdy enough, but he's...
Trinidad vs Whitaker - Pernell was already a shell at this point, but damn, the guy was still crafty and had excellent survivial skills. He made...
I guess that's a part of it. But thing is, aside from being likeable, most everyone pretty much knows how talented Mosley is. It's the same with...
Sometimes I wonder if Vargas might have done better or might not have been KO'd late if he didn't get hurt early. Trinidad was in control, but the...
I got to rewatch Navarette vs Boza-Edwards a couple of months ago. Rolando is a pity case now (he pops in the news every once in awhile for all...
Agreed. Cotto couldn't deter or faze Margarito, so perhaps he would've still lost when Margarito kept on coming forward and he started to tire...
Leonard vs Duran I - I haven't seen this in awhile. But I recently got to rewatch the full fight again after enjoying highlights on our well-worn...
It depends on the level of elite-ness. If you consider Yory Boy 2nd-3rd rate, then Tony is more or less in the same company. He's better than...
They didn't ruin each other. They just weren't that great to begin with (well, at least to the extent they were thought of). Which goes the same...
You know what's the best thing about Manny Pac as the p4p #1 fighter? The guy is "all fight." Even if conventional wisdom prevailed tonight and...
Oscar will get stopped late...
Co-sign on the DLH early or Pacquiao late prediction. There were times when Oscar stopped punching against Mayweather. He tried to jab and was...
I'll eat crow too. Joe beat RJJ fair and square. Still though, I maintain Roy matches up well against Calzaghe. Well, a younger version that is....
I'd agree. Faster than RR, RL, Camacho Sr., Meldrick, Shane...
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