Greater/Better: Azumah Nelson vs Mike McCallum

Discussion in 'General Boxing Discussion' started by Xplosive, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2003
    Messages:
    57,462
    Likes Received:
    14,053
    Location:
    Your girl's crib
    What say you guys?

    I've got Nelson for both.
     
  2. Jesus of montreal

    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2006
    Messages:
    13,483
    Likes Received:
    2,277
    I'd say Mike for better. He impresses me more than Nelson. Very arguable for Greater
     
    Double L likes this.
  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2003
    Messages:
    57,462
    Likes Received:
    14,053
    Location:
    Your girl's crib
    Nelson was more dominant over his prime, and over better guys.

    From a textbook standpoint, I guess McCallum was prettier to watch, but while McCallum was jack of a trades, Nelson was a jack of all trades plus he had fight-ending power in either hand.

    McCallum had better longevity, but I always ask myself who was better in their prime - for me thats Nelson.
     
  4. Double L

    Double L Book Reader

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2003
    Messages:
    29,000
    Likes Received:
    1,909
    mcallum was just way more skilled. definitely better imo. shame he didn't get a shot at any of the big names in the 80s.
     
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2003
    Messages:
    57,462
    Likes Received:
    14,053
    Location:
    Your girl's crib
    McCallum was not "way more" skilled than Nelson. Thats a ridiculous statement.

    Moreover, Gomez and Fenech were higher caliber fighters than anyone McCallum beat.
     

Share This Page