Best 140 lbers ever......

I am not sure that I could rate Tszyu over some of the great 140 pounders of the past, although he has to be among the top. What wonderful fantasy matchups he would make with them though. Imagine JC Chavez versus Tszyu. Or versus Sweet Pea ... although I am not sure that Tszyu's streak against the southpaws that he has faced would hold up against Pernell (for myself, I have never witnessed a more talented defensive fighter ever). Tszyu versus Pryor? OMG! :D

Should Tszyu even be on the list of top 5? Absolutely. No question. His main fault (if you would consider it one) is that he has never moved up. But the question was greatest 140lber......he is one of the top five, easily. I would say Pryor JCC KT in the top three. It could be argued, but its my opinion.

No love for Antonio Cervantes in this thread? In my opinion, along with Aaron Pryor and Barney Ross, he ranks as one of the top 3 fighters to ever fight at this weight.

Neither Whitaker nor DLH spent any significant time at 140, so I don't think you could call them all-time greats at this weight. JCC, Pryor were the best I've ever seen at 140. Tszyu is very good, but I can't put him in that class yet, at least from what I've seen...

Tszyu shouldnt be ranked as one of the greats,hes good but not great, he needs to impress me by beating Mayweather and Gatti. Plus he lacks mobility

1. Pryor 2. Whitaker 3. Chavez 4. Ross 5. De La Hoya Oscar had only two or three fights at 140 if I remember right so I don't think he could rank that high all time at 140. Tszyu definitely should be ranked in the top 10 or 15 all-time at 140.

JCC then Kostya Tszyu. JCC had an iron chin and Tszyu has the offense.

Tszyu is the best 140 pounder I eva seen. Smart, Strong and a great boxer. then u must not have seen many 140 pounders hes good but def not the best ever

JCC best 140lber ever.

Tszyu is one of the best. Just not too sure if we can rate him the best ever given the deep talent of the past.

Tszyu is the best 140 pounder I eva seen. Smart, Strong and a great boxer.

Why shouldn't Tszyu be an all time great 140 lber? What else is missing? He has beaten the best fighters in his division.

1. Pryor 2. Whitaker 3. Chavez 4. Ross 5. De La Hoya

Should Tszyu even be on the list of top 5? Damn Kara, you are one hot piece of a$$ Getting back to the subject. Tszyu should not be considered an all-time great at 140 pounds, at least not at this point.

Aaron Pryor Barney Ross Julio Cesar Chavez Wilfred Benitez Tony Canzoneri

Duran only had a few fights there.

Roberto Duran should be on this list.

Who would you say are the 5 greatest 140 lbers ever? Where does Kostya Tszyu rank in light of his recent win? My 5 1-Julio Cesar Chavez 2-Barney Ross 3-Kostya Tszyu 4-Aaron Pryor 5- Billy Petrolle Should Tszyu even be on the list of top 5?