JR 137 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 An old thread, but I had to dig it up because I miss boxing soooo much. I grew up watching Hagler, Hearnes, Leonard, and Duran. Whenever they fought, it was like the Super Bowl. Everyone got together. I started losing interest around the time De La Hoya retired. There was a dip in talent, PPV had a monopoly on good fights, HBO basically threw in the towel, and I think regular boxing like Tuesday Night Fights on USA Network went off the air. My 2 favorites to watch, which are a tie...Julio Cesar Chavez - The knockout artist who didn't have a typical knockout punch. He wore his opponents down using angles and a solid mix of body shots and head shots. It seemed like he knocked out everyone in the 7th round. He could box and stand toe to toe. Always looked like he got stronger as the fight wore on. Always looked like he was in control. Never looked beat up after a fight until he fought De La Hoya the first time.Mike Tyson - If he could have kept his head on straight, I think he'd have been the best of all time. After D'Amato and Abrams's death, he fired anyone around him who wasn't a yes man. Surrounded himself with people who only told him what he wanted to hear, not what he had to hear. He forgot that his movement was what made him such a hard target and explosive puncher/counter puncher. He figured he could knock anyone out with 1 punch. He was right, but he didn't remember that anyone else could do the same. He only trained for 3 days for Buster Douglas. And it showed. After Douglas, he stood up straight and threw haymakers. He became a punching bag for anyone who knew how to keep him on the outside and move. Holyfield and Lennox Lewis exploited this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I have a few favorites. Marvin Hagler, Julio Cesar Chavez, & Mickey Ward. As for women's boxers: Chris Kruez & Bridgett Riley. Holly Holm sure has talent as well. Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cobra Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Mike Tyson! Godan in Ryukyu KempoHead of the Shubu Kan Dojo in Watertown, NY(United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelave009 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Jack Dempsey.Muhammad Ali is one of my Favorite boxer Rachel Ava is a professional boxer. I’m writing an article on boxing and fitness. I have 7 years of experience writing articles on boxing at fitness with my personal experience and research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK59 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Another enthusiastic vote for Muhammad Ali, “the Greatest!” Even more impressive when one remembers that he was not allowed to fight during his prime fighting years (1967-1970, when he was aged 25-29), for his refusal to serve in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Japan Karate Association (JKA), 1974-1990, Sandan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh1969 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 For me I would say Muhummad Ali. Then Holmes, then Holyfield, then Hagler, Lennox Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuraix1 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Manny Pacquaio, only one to capture twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I always loved Chris Eubank. For all the prancing about he could really fight and i always enjoyed watching him. I still remember him dropping Nigel Benn in their first fight when everyone else was scared shitless of him.Never the same fighter after the Michael Watson fight (totally understandably) but even then he still did well for a fighter who had lost his killer instinct.Always had a soft spot for Michael Nunn too (mainly after the hilariously dirty fight he had with James Toney) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username18526 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 My pick would be Roy Jones Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 My pick would be Roy Jones JrGood choice. Wonderful fighter though never the same after that move to hw.Would have loved to the see the Tarver fight if he hadn't done so. Was a shame to see him keep fighting on though - never nice to see an all time great being beaten by guys who he would have toyed with in his prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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