Fighters like Hagler, and Leonard are rarely criticised because they didnt just fight each other, they gave us some of the best fights ever.
Todays 'greats' arent above criticism. Floyd will be remembered as the guy who didnt fight Cotto or Margrito, Oscar isnt considered a great even today. Pac has probably been the most exciting. Even Roy Jones isnt at the same level as Leonard and Hearns.
They will be remembered as the best of this era, but not given the same respect as fighters from the 80's or before then.
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Wrong names to compare with the group of Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard.
This generation's version of the Fab Four are-->> Barrera, Morales, Pacquiao, and Marquez.
I disagree. The fab four were pretty much all in their primes(except maybe Duran). Marquez got to Barrera when he was past prime. Some would argue Pacquiao got to Barrera when he was past prime. Morales-Marquez never happened either. It may be the closest to a fab four but nothing touches the original.
Wrong names to compare with the group of Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard.
This generation's version of the Fab Four are-->> Barrera, Morales, Pacquiao, and Marquez.
I'd tend to agree with this statement.
Probably not in the same way but they will be talked about.
Agreed. Hatton aint beat no great fighters like the fighters of the 80's. Floyd and Pacquiao will be talked about. But Floyd and Manny beat "great fighters" past prime but have plenty of quality wins. Oscar will most def be discussed.
Wrong names to compare with the group of Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard.
This generation's version of the Fab Four are-->> Barrera, Morales, Pacquiao, and Marquez.
Oh yes. That's a much better call. The difference here being that the weight classes are lower. Other than that they compare well and I bet they'll be fondly remembered as having great rivalries.
Wrong names to compare with the group of Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard.
This generation's version of the Fab Four are-->> Barrera, Morales, Pacquiao, and Marquez.
Fighters like Hagler, and Leonard are rarely criticised because they didnt just fight each other, they gave us some of the best fights ever.
Todays 'greats' arent above criticism. Floyd will be remembered as the guy who didnt fight Cotto or Margrito, Oscar isnt considered a great even today. Pac has probably been the most exciting. Even Roy Jones isnt at the same level as Leonard and Hearns.
They will be remembered as the best of this era, but not given the same respect as fighters from the 80's or before then.
The same way Duran, Hagler, Sugar Ray, Hearns ect are still talked about today?
Probably not since they havent fought each other enough times or in great fights. Besides the present day rivalry between the mentioned fighters of today couldnt carry the jockstrap of the rivalry of the fighters you mentioned of yesterday.