Originally posted by Willow The Wisp
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In the heavyweight division if one LOOKS and is prepared to "Grok" to really "see" they will notice that many eras do not have even two ATG fighters... because not many guys are that weight on average. Look at champions like Patterson, Liston, JOhnson, and many many more, and one will notice that during a champion's prime there were not other ATG fighters to measure up against. So its not atypical for a heavyweight to be in this situation.
The best way to look at the quality in the division is often the "eye test." Look at a typical opponent liston might face and be prepared to be shocked. No name recognition to be sure, but on average, fighters were doing so many things in the ring! One would have to acknowledge the skills displayed as compared to when we look and fighters are doing very little in the ring. Compare the average opponent and one will see that the fighting in the division today is very basic compared to bygone eras. To me that matters.
Does not mean there is not greatness... Usyk and Fury fit the bill IMO.
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