Dariusz Michalszewski's place in history

[IronDanHamza]

Decent fighter nothing special really.

[Dr Z]

What is Michalszewski 's pace in history at lightheavyweight? He was the lineal champion while Roy collected the belts. He beat as good of comp as Roy Roys, and their resumrs at that weight are pretty even. The IBRO has Jones ranked 10th all time at 175, yet Michalszewski isn't in the top 20. Is this a miscarriage of justice or warranted? Dariusz had an excellent skillset. In fact I have no doubt he is the most skilled fighter besides Andre Ward and Jones since his era. He would in my opinion undoubtedly be champion today. So where should he rank historically? Certainly he has a better lightheavyweight resume than Fitzsimmons who ranks 11th on that list. My point being.....I get Jones being rated, I don't get why Michalazweski isn't when their lightheavyweight careers were so similar.

A hall of fame member.

[Willie Pep 229]

Ah! The resume boys are making their resume arguments again.

His place in history = none.

Give me some drama. Something extraordinary, something special, something awe inspiring.

Who cares what he would have done today. That's not history.

He was there, he did his thing, He's got a resume.

But nobody remembers him and nobody ever will.

This is the history of prize fighting. Drama! Where's the drama?

Achievment alone will not get you remembered.

A million soldiers have given their lives in defense of our liberty, "each gave the last full measure of devotion." But still we only remember the few.

Why? Drama. We walk past the graves of thousands never noticing them, just so we can pause in awe at the monuments to the few.

It's not fair, but it's history.

Sorry just ranting again about the nature of history.

In direct response. I barely noticed the guy when he was fighting and then forgot him completely. He goes the way, of the group of most of us, into the bin of oblivion. His resume isn't going to change that.

[Nash out]

Ah! The resume boys are making their resume arguments again.

His place in history = none.

Give me some drama. Something extraordinary, something special, something awe inspiring.

Who cares what he would have done today. That's not history.

He was there, he did his thing, He's got a resume.

But nobody remembers him and nobody ever will.

This is the history of prize fighting. Drama! Where's the drama?

Achievment alone will not get you remembered.

A million soldiers have given their lives in defense of our liberty, "each gave the last full measure of devotion." But still we only remember the few.

Why? Drama. We walk past the graves of thousands never noticing them, just so we can pause in awe at the monuments to the few.

It's not fair, but it's history.

Sorry just ranting again about the nature of history.

In direct response. I barely noticed the guy when he was fighting and then forgot him completely. He goes the way, of the group of most of us, into the bin of oblivion. His resume isn't going to change that.

Yes, this is true. The only thing the Great Nash remembers about him is him and Roy Jones Jr not fighting. Thankfully, Nash has already went down in history, many have paused in awe of the great man. Nash out - His Most Majestic Majesty

[Dr Z]

What are his top ten wins? He lacks an epic win, but he never got a chance to get one.

[JAB5239]

Yes, this is true. The only thing the Great Nash remembers about him is him and Roy Jones Jr not fighting. Thankfully, Nash has already went down in history, many have paused in awe of the great man. Nash out - His Most Majestic Majesty

you kill me!!

[JAB5239]

What are his top ten wins? He lacks an epic win, but he never got a chance to get one.

His lightheavyweight resume is as good as Jones in my opinion, and he was the lineal champion. I don't think he would have beaten Jones, but that's just an opinion. If Roy is ranked tenth, surely Michalszewski deserves top 20 consideration.

[billeau2]

I honestly just do not know much about him. Going to watch some tape.

[Dr Z]

His lightheavyweight resume is as good as Jones in my opinion, and he was the lineal champion. I don't think he would have beaten Jones, but that's just an opinion. If Roy is ranked tenth, surely Michalszewski deserves top 20 consideration.

Jones is tough to rank as he was KTFO by one punch and later on Ko' badly by a medicore contender. He was on ROIDS ( I think ) for most of his career. On the ohter hand he won some big fights and had brilliant skills and speed.

I agree that DM should be ranked within the top 25 of all time at light heavyweight.

Care to list his best ten wins in your opinion?

[Bronson66]

What is Michalszewski 's pace in history at lightheavyweight? He was the lineal champion while Roy collected the belts. He beat as good of comp as Roy Roys, and their resumrs at that weight are pretty even. The IBRO has Jones ranked 10th all time at 175, yet Michalszewski isn't in the top 20. Is this a miscarriage of justice or warranted? Dariusz had an excellent skillset. In fact I have no doubt he is the most skilled fighter besides Andre Ward and Jones since his era. He would in my opinion undoubtedly be champion today. So where should he rank historically? Certainly he has a better lightheavyweight resume than Fitzsimmons who ranks 11th on that list. My point being.....I get Jones being rated, I don't get why Michalazweski isn't when their lightheavyweight careers were so similar.

I believe,
Jones has 10 defences against Ring ranked opponents out of,15 Successful defences.
Michalczewski 5 ,out of 24 successful defences.