I just want to know what is everyone's criteria for being an elite fighter. Which should have more weight ... talent or skill? Longevity or being undisputed? How much does resume play a part of it and will you consider the state of the opponent ( past it, prime, shot, dehydrated )?
My opinion. Skills above talent. Undisputed over Longevity. Resume... yes but you never know the state of you opponent before the fight. On paper its easy but only when you step into the ring will have any clue.
To me, it's all about risks before the fight. Knowing that you are vulnerable but still have the confidence that you would win. The elite would often find a way to win ... or lose knowing they have done their best and have the confidence to continue on.
If I have to say on who are the elite fighter now...
a. pac
b. marquez
c. cotto
d. shane
e. bhop
f. pbf
g. williams
With pbf as the exception, all rebounded from losses as a better fighter. Pbf has been tested in the lower weights but I have yet to find an argument for JWW and above.
My opinion. Skills above talent. Undisputed over Longevity. Resume... yes but you never know the state of you opponent before the fight. On paper its easy but only when you step into the ring will have any clue.
To me, it's all about risks before the fight. Knowing that you are vulnerable but still have the confidence that you would win. The elite would often find a way to win ... or lose knowing they have done their best and have the confidence to continue on.
If I have to say on who are the elite fighter now...
a. pac
b. marquez
c. cotto
d. shane
e. bhop
f. pbf
g. williams
With pbf as the exception, all rebounded from losses as a better fighter. Pbf has been tested in the lower weights but I have yet to find an argument for JWW and above.
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