who is the greatest hispanic fighter ever?

Roberto Duran and it is a clear one in my opinion.

Chavez sr/ Ruben Olivares duran >chavez y olivares

Chavez sr/ Ruben Olivares

1. Duran 2. Monzon 3. R Lopez 4. Arguello 5. Chavez Sr A major shout out to Salvador Sanchez who accomplished a lot before his untimely death at the age of 23

Roberto Duran.... Not the greatest but suprised no one even mentioned El Finito.

duran, monzon, chavez

Manos de piedra. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T3J85DyLass/TV3kv1wvNAI/AAAAAAAADmU/wWCodr9XREo/s1600/Duran00006.jpg

They do have elements of Spanish culture, they have Spanish words in their languages and a few speak Spanish as a first language. It is estimated that as much as 33 million Filipinos have Spanish DNA in them. Yes that is true but they are asian more than anything else. Latin Americans have native in their dna but do they go by native...No.

Just The Fact That Salvadore Sanchez is left off the list says a lot! I Agree! People don't realize that he's the first Latino who ever won a world championship coming out of Philadelphia. :lol1: I mean really? Salvadore Sanchez was perhaps pound for pound better than all of the guys listed. I'm not sure if it's because of the age of the person that posted the thread of just a lack of knowledge of boxing. Either way, He's the best.

His·pan·ic adjective /hiˈspanik/ 1) Of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, esp. those of Latin America 2) Of or relating to Spanish-speaking people or their culture, esp. in the US Is the Philippines generally a Spanish speaking country? No So how can they be Hispanic? Its an Asian country with Hispanic influence it also has influence from Arabs, Chinese, American and Japanese and it also has it's pre-colonial cultures that is similar to the Islanders. So lets discount this guy, because Brazil is not a Spanish speaking country. Jofre was true great fighter, only lost to Harada on close decisions in Japan. Jofre had KO power in both hands, a great boxer puncher, fast reflexes and a deadly body puncher. But because he can't speak Spanish, he can't be on this list.

Are Philipinos considered Hispanic? I know they were a Spanish Colony, what criteria would define Manny as Hispanic? Does he even speak Spanish? Do they relate in any way to Spanish Culture as a whole, or trace elements of it like Latin America? Just wondering... They do have elements of Spanish culture, they have Spanish words in their languages and a few speak Spanish as a first language. It is estimated that as much as 33 million Filipinos have Spanish DNA in them.

this question is asking posters opinion. Since none of us are boxing historians, all of our answers can be debated. There are dozens of Pro hispanic fighters that have contributed to the sport in their own way. I do not think you can credit 1 single "hispanic" as being the "greatest"... It is kind of like asking what american car was the best ever... it is a pretty vague question.

Salvador sanchez, julio cesar chavez sr.

roberto duran.................

Out of Pacquiao Duran and Jorfe for me. Pacquiao is still fighting so his stock is still rising and most likely be remember as the NO.1 Hispanic fighter of all time. What the f**k???? Pacquiao is asian and is from the Philippines.....The reason some of the people from the Philippines have Spanish names, like Padilla for instance, is because it was a Spanish Colony, that's also why there's a ton of Catholics there. Pacquiao is not Latino/Hispanic.........

It is i think a unanimous for duran, i would put chavez second, and then it would be a toss up from there....

Are Philipinos considered Hispanic? I know they were a Spanish Colony, what criteria would define Manny as Hispanic? Does he even speak Spanish? Do they relate in any way to Spanish Culture as a whole, or trace elements of it like Latin America? Just wondering... They are considered asian. I dont care what any pac fan says he is not better than the guys on the list in the first post.

Out of Pacquiao Duran and Jorfe for me. Pacquiao is still fighting so his stock is still rising and most likely be remember as the NO.1 Hispanic fighter of all time. Are Philipinos considered Hispanic? I know they were a Spanish Colony, what criteria would define Manny as Hispanic? Does he even speak Spanish? Do they relate in any way to Spanish Culture as a whole, or trace elements of it like Latin America? Just wondering...

It is hard to pick without being biased especially if you are latino. They all have had ups and downs and wonderfull careers. Titles don't matter for me it is the level of opposition and they all fought great opposition. For me my top 3 in no order are Duran, Chavez and Arguello.

Roberto Duran