I like lists. I understand they're subjective. But disagree with Vits being number 10. Wlad was clearly the better fighter who fought the best available. That said he wouldn't make my top 10 either. I also have serious reservations about Calzaghe making this list. His best wins were against old shopworn legends in Hopkins and Jones, and he barely sc****d by Hop. Outside of Kessler his resume is very thin. Instead I'd have Crawford and Inoue in there. Thoughts and opinions?
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It’s ok. I agree with you I wouldn’t have Vitali or Calzaghe on it but other than that I can’t disagree mostly.
I think Inoue and Crawford weren’t including because they’re active.
I know Canelo also is but I think he’s closer to the end then them two that’s why they included him.
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At least they had big Vit low on the list. That tells me that in a decade or two he won't even be on it.
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostI like lists. I understand they're subjective. But disagree with Vits being number 10. Wlad was clearly the better fighter who fought the best available. That said he wouldn't make my top 10 either. I also have serious reservations about Calzaghe making this list. His best wins were against old shopworn legends in Hopkins and Jones, and he barely sc****d by Hop. Outside of Kessler his resume is very thin. Instead I'd have Crawford and Inoue in there. Thoughts and opinions?
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostI like lists. I understand they're subjective. But disagree with Vits being number 10. Wlad was clearly the better fighter who fought the best available. That said he wouldn't make my top 10 either. I also have serious reservations about Calzaghe making this list. His best wins were against old shopworn legends in Hopkins and Jones, and he barely sc****d by Hop. Outside of Kessler his resume is very thin. Instead I'd have Crawford and Inoue in there. Thoughts and opinions?
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Originally posted by soul_survivor View Post
Terrible list! No way should Jones be at 4 in his 21st century career...he'd be lucky to scratch a top 30. Ward and Canelo in a top 10 are also horrible inclusions.
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Roy Jones Jr. is my guy, but he belongs on a '90s list, not a 21st century list.
Oscar De La Hoya doesn't belong on a 21st century list, either,
No Bud Crawford or Chocolatito?
No GGG?
Terrible list,
My list:
1. Manny
2. Floyd
3. Crawford
4. Hopkins
5. Canelo
6. Chocolatito
7. Marquez
8. Inoue
9. Usyk
10. GGG
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Originally posted by The D3vil View PostRoy Jones Jr. is my guy, but he belongs on a '90s list, not a 21st century list.
Oscar De La Hoya doesn't belong on a 21st century list, either,
No Bud Crawford or Chocolatito?
No GGG?
Terrible list,
My list:
1. Manny
2. Floyd
3. Crawford
4. Hopkins
5. Canelo
6. Chocolatito
7. Marquez
8. Inoue
9. Usyk
10. GGG
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostI like lists. I understand they're subjective. But disagree with Vits being number 10. Wlad was clearly the better fighter who fought the best available. That said he wouldn't make my top 10 either. I also have serious reservations about Calzaghe making this list. His best wins were against old shopworn legends in Hopkins and Jones, and he barely sc****d by Hop. Outside of Kessler his resume is very thin. Instead I'd have Crawford and Inoue in there. Thoughts and opinions?
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