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Old 02-09-2008, 12:54 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mammoth91 View Post
Plus Michel Spinks was the best LHW of all time
Evander Holyfield would definitely argue this.

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Well, with Tyson, it's not just about HW's, but still he should probably be in the 35-40 range. The one that I have a problem with is Roberto Duran being sixth and Sugar Ray Leonard being 12. Last time I checked, Ray lost to Roberto first, then came back and beat him so bad that Duran quit mid-fight. Not to mention the fact that Ray Leonard captured belts in several weight-classes.
I believe Duran was 72-1 when he fought Leonard the second time. The list isn’t based on who beat who, but their overall career. Duran was possibly the best lightweight of all time.

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I think Prince Naseem Hameed (spelling?) should be in there also David tua deserves a spot in the top punchers
Prince Naseem Hamed in the top 50? I hope you're talking punchers because he's definitely not top 50 of all time. Not even close.

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I have no Problem with Ray Robinson at #1. This guy would knock people out with left hooks while moving backwards. He would fight 3 or 4 times in a six month period. He was the complete package, power, speed, grace and brutality. If you are a true boxing fan you owe it to yourself to watch his fights. Get on line and find old film or vhs or dvds, what ever it takes. There was never any one like him !
I completely agree. He was something special.

Also, Hagler should be higher on the list. Mayweather would be higher on the list as of 2008. Tyson 1985-1989 was amazing, but I wonder if 1995-2006 removes him from this list especially all-time, but man was he fun to watch.
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