Do loses matter in boxing?

Provodnikov to Bradley. That was basically a win for Ruslan. http://i.imgur.com/V27Ef6Y.png If that's the face of a winner then.........I'd rather lose the fight :boxing:

Depends on how many in proportion to his wins, and the quality of the opposition he lost to. I agree. A loss here and there isn't a big deal as long as it is against great opposition. If you get trashed by subpar comp in consecutive fights, it might be time to hang em up.

No, they dont. Thats why Pacman is ranked higher than Floyd on the ATG list. :) On who's ATG list?

What does it mean to matter? You mean in a good or bad way? Ruslan Provodnikov took a loss against Bradley but became loved by boxing fans.

NSB logic, it only matters if you hate the boxer.

Do losses matter? Context. Same as do wins matter? Does it matter if you win if you had a CW or didn't let your opponent wear the gloves the wanted, or you win a fight but clearly lost. Boasting a unbeaten record when you potentially have 3 losses on your resume. Its all about context. If you didn't fight who you were supposed to fight, then your zero might mean jack.

Yes, but not nearly as much as people think they do. All the current great fighters have losses with the exception of Mayweather. Martinez Hopkins Pacquiao Bradley Marquez Donaire Klitschko

Larry's seen a bad omen.

Sven Otke is clearly the GOAT dont forget calzache lol

If you are a boxer with an Olympic background or a hyped up prospect in general then yes, but if you are Jhonney Gonzalez or Orlando Salido and have to literally punch your way to the top then no. Why? Cuz no one really gave you a chance anyways. How many rated Salido to be something when he was 6-5-1?

Suppose it depends on the opposition, the timing, the manner. But having losses on your record..nah, not at all. Almost all the greats had them. Ali..Hearns, Hagler, Duran, Leonard, Robinson had them because they faced their feared rivals and challenged themselves. Nothing but respect for fighters like that.

Sven Otke is clearly the GOAT

Well if you continue to fight among the elite, there's no shame in losing. Of course, the whole point is to win. You won't find one boxer who wouldn't want to be undefeated.

It depends on the context hahaha

some people prefer guys who pick and chose their opponents/avoid the best and go undefeated as a result. Others prefer guys that take on all comers even though they may lose the odd one now and then. I agree. thats why I always respected guys like dlh and mosely who risked there undefeated records fighting the best at there best instead of cherry picking like mayweather

Depends on to who and how

Of course, but certainly not as much as it's been made out these days. Rather fight the best and lose than not fight the best at all.

No, they dont. Thats why Pacman is ranked higher than Floyd on the ATG list. :)

some people prefer guys who pick and chose their opponents/avoid the best and go undefeated as a result. Others prefer guys that take on all comers even though they may lose the odd one now and then.

Does it matter if a fighter loses a fight? not if your gayweather and cherry pick every fight