How Would You Rate the Heavyweight Boxing Eras From 1970 - Present

Good thread.

Good thread.

- 20s Usyk goat - 00 K Brothers + Lewis - 10s K Brothers + Fury - 90s Andy Ruiz > Michael Moorer - 70, 80s Luis Ortiz and Frankie Sanchez would be boogeyman in this era​​

- 20s Usyk goat Michael Moorer - 70, 80s Luis Ortiz and Frankie Sanchez would be boogeyman in this era​

Naturally, it appeared stronger at the time. Today, the division is often seen as weaker, but that's largely because it's now dominated by non-American fighters, thanks to larger sponsorships attracting global talent and the dem@cratization of the sport, which was previously restricted in many countries. Almost half of Rings current HW top 10 is made up of fighters from a single country that has a fifth of Americas population and typically around 50 active pro HWs. Usyk has faced fighters exclusively from this one country for the past 5 years too. So global.

Foreman was 70’s, Spinks beat an old Holmes and that’s it then got sparked by Tyson in the 1st round. The other two were equivalent to Derek chisora. Where were you when George had his resurrection :lol1: ! They would all decimate these goons parading around as HWs. Usyk, Fury Maybe AJ Will be the only HOFers from this era.

everyone has rose tinted glassess and think yesteryears heavies can do 15 rounds on mcdonalds all day its all an illusion

20s Usyk goat < 90s < 00 K Brothers + Lewis < 10s K Brothers + Fury < 70, 80s Luis Ortiz and Frankie Sanchez would be boogeyman in this era

Where is 2000-2010? Lol. I know its trash but still.

On the contrary, the HW division of the 1980s and 1990s is highly overrated—mainly because Americans held a near-monopoly on it, as much of the international competition was banned from participating. During the Cold War, boxers from the Soviet Union, Eastern Bloc, Cuba, and other communist-aligned nations could not compete professionally. Naturally, it appeared stronger at the time. Today, the division is often seen as weaker, but that's largely because it's now dominated by non-American fighters, thanks to larger sponsorships attracting global talent and the dem@cratization of the sport, which was previously restricted in many countries. Today, many Americans can only seethe and cope by claiming that all their best athletic talent goes to the NBA or NFL. But that argument falls apart when you look at the highest-paid athletes in the world. (Tyson Fury is one of them, by the way), and especially when you consider the current stars of the NBA: Giannis, Jokić, Luka, and others...​ The 90's had a lot of talent. But you do have a point. Boxing saw the early Eastern Euro crossovers in boxing in the mid 1990's. Ever since the Eastern Euros have done well. ​

90s because of the blatant steroid abuse and stacked division > 20s Usyk goat > 00s K brothers/Lewis > 10s K brothers/Fury > 70s > 80s.

90s > 70s > 80s > 20s > 00s > 10s People underrate the 80s. On the contrary, the HW division of the 1980s and 1990s is highly overrated—mainly because Americans held a near-monopoly on it, as much of the international competition was banned from participating. During the Cold War, boxers from the Soviet Union, Eastern Bloc, Cuba, and other communist-aligned nations could not compete professionally. Naturally, it appeared stronger at the time. Today, the division is often seen as weaker, but that's largely because it's now dominated by non-American fighters, thanks to larger sponsorships attracting global talent and the dem@cratization of the sport, which was previously restricted in many countries. Today, many Americans can only seethe and cope by claiming that all their best athletic talent goes to the NBA or NFL. But that argument falls apart when you look at the highest-paid athletes in the world. (Tyson Fury is one of them, by the way), and especially when you consider the current stars of the NBA: Giannis, Jokić, Luka, and others...​

Classic Boxrec Warrior....you proved yourself a nimrod with the opening post The only thing I proved is that you have no idea what you're talking about. You have a moronic nostalgia bias and sound like a dumbass listing Weaver and Witherspoon. Maybe in the next thread you can argue how Bert Cooper would smoke Tyson Fury.

Rate the eras based on the quality of fighters and champions. 1. 1970 - 1979 2. 1990 - 1999 3. 2020 - Present 4. 2010 - 2020 5. 1980 - 1990 1. 1990-2000 2. 1970-1979 3. 2000-2009 4. 1980-1989 5. 2010-2019 6. 2020 - 2029 which is only half finshied!

90s > 70s > 80s > 20s > 00s > 10s People underrate the 80s.

You really just said you think I snorted fent and then proceeded to list Spoon, Weaver, and Dokes as the better alternative to today's competition? If I am snorting fentanyl you are injecting it directly into your veins. FOH with this absolutely abysmal list. Mike Weaver lmao? That man had like 10 loses before he even competed for a belt. All 3 would get smoked by mediocre competition of today. Classic Boxrec Warrior....you proved yourself a nimrod with the opening post

Witherspoon, Weaver, Dokes You really just said you think I snorted fent and then proceeded to list Spoon, Weaver, and Dokes as the better alternative to today's competition? If I am snorting fentanyl you are injecting it directly into your veins. FOH with this absolutely abysmal list. Mike Weaver lmao? That man had like 10 loses before he even competed for a belt. All 3 would get smoked by mediocre competition of today.

I'd switch the '80s & the 2010s on your list. The '80s are underrated because they had a lot of crashouts who were talented, but had drug problems, but at least they had talent.

1. 1970s 2. 1990s 3. 2020s 4. 1980s 5. 2010s 6. 2000s

Foreman was 70’s, Spinks beat an old Holmes and that’s it then got sparked by Tyson in the 1st round. The other two were equivalent to Derek chisora. Chisora has never been above European level. Tim Witherspoon arguably beat a top 5 all time Heavyweight Chisora faced a Top 15 HW in his prime and got 12-0'd.