What should be considered when classifying boxers as ATG's?

Partly agreed. International appeal is a factor. Manny Pacquaio has this. Exciting style is a factor. Arturo Gatti had this, Pacqio also. PPv numbers is a bonus factor. Hoya mastered this.

I view ATG as whether or not a fighter leaves a lastin legacy of accomplishments. Will he still be talked about for what he achieved yrs after he's gone. Was he not just gr8 amongst the guys who had their careers at the same time he did, but can he be compared to other gr8s of past eras. Not would he have beaten em or not, but can he match what they did in their career runs. Good post! Makes sense!!!

Who they fought, what they won, how good they were at their peak, and the overall impact they had on boxing. PPV numbers are part of a fighter's impact on the sport, if a fighter consistently puts up Oscar like numbers and has the entire boxing world on notice, that is a factor. You may have a point with the entire boxing world noticing a fighter. Sort of like the media attention Ali had going on, but this shouldn't be considered. I mean at least Ali had the wins to back it up. There are some fighters that have the media's attention and really haven't beaten top competitors to earn themselves ATG status.

I view ATG as whether or not a fighter leaves a lastin legacy of accomplishments. Will he still be talked about for what he achieved yrs after he's gone. Was he not just gr8 amongst the guys who had their careers at the same time he did, but can he be compared to other gr8s of past eras. Not would he have beaten em or not, but can he match what they did in their career runs.

Who they fought, what they won, how good they were at their peak, and the overall impact they had on boxing. PPV numbers are part of a fighter's impact on the sport, if a fighter consistently puts up Oscar like numbers and has the entire boxing world on notice, that is a factor.