Who was the best offensive fighter in history

[studentofthegam]

The problem is that Pacquiao. while good, isn't in the same class offensively as someone like Louis, Robinson, Hearns, Armstrong, or the others listed. If you were a C student or better you'd know that.

Poet

Why? because he's still alive. Come off the nostalgia. If you mention offense which includes work rate, late stamina, and power Pacman is the first name that comes to mind in 2011. How long have you been in your mama's basement? You tend not to give credit to any fighter with a pulse.

[qari]

Prince Naseem Hamed? His defence was his offence n his offence was his defence

[StarshipTrooper]

Why? because he's still alive. Come off the nostalgia. If you mention offense which includes work rate, late stamina, and power Pacman is the first name that comes to mind in 2011. How long have you been in your mama's basement? You tend not to give credit to any fighter with a pulse.

No sale. Hearns is "still alive" so your attempt at sarcasm is a colossal FAIL. The problem YOU have is you're wedded to a false position that latest = greatest. Unlike you I'm a student of the totality of boxing while you're locked into only what HBO's serving up currently. Boxing is far more than just what's going on today with 100+ years of great fighters to pick from. Trust me on this, if Pacquiao and Mayweather had never been born boxing wouldn't notice the lack.

Poet

[studentofthegam]

No sale. Hearns is "still alive" so your attempt at sarcasm is a colossal FAIL. The problem YOU have is you're wedded to a false position that latest = greatest. Unlike you I'm a student of the totality of boxing while you're locked into only what HBO's serving up currently. Boxing is far more than just what's going on today with 100+ years of great fighters to pick from. Trust me on this, if Pacquiao and Mayweather had never been born boxing wouldn't notice the lack.

Poet

You give away the fact that youre hiding hate by mentioning Mayweather and he's so far from the subject at hand. How old are you? Serious question. No Pac, No Floyd and boxing takes a huge hit hear in the 21st century. Its not about the latest just simply the greatest. Every era has had great fighters. Deciding who is the all time greatest is an opinion. Though Pac isnt my first choice I cant give anybody flack for giving him the nod in this category. The biggest fools are the ones who try to appear intelligent and are just really stuck in a time warp. Save your fun facts from 1919 for the kids on here that think something of you because I dont. Been roun' here long enough to know when somebody's all fluff and hiding behind history because they think it makes them cool.

[joseph5620]

You give away the fact that youre hiding hate by mentioning Mayweather and he's so far from the subject at hand. How old are you? Serious question. No Pac, No Floyd and boxing takes a huge hit hear in the 21st century. Its not about the latest just simply the greatest. Every era has had great fighters. Deciding who is the all time greatest is an opinion. Though Pac isnt my first choice I cant give anybody flack for giving him the nod in this category. The biggest fools are the ones who try to appear intelligent and are just really stuck in a time warp. Save your fun facts from 1919 for the kids on here that think something of you because I dont. Been roun' here long enough to know when somebody's all fluff and hiding behind history because they think it makes them cool.

It really would because they are the biggest draw in boxing right now.The numbers and money they generate are huge for boxing.

[El_Forklift]

Foyd

[studentofthegam]

It really would because they are the biggest draw in boxing right now.The numbers and money they generate are huge for boxing.

He knows it too. I'm 30 and I vowed never to be one of those old mf's who always says **** was better 20 years ago. "Tomlison that aint a runnin back, Now Jim Brown and Riggins those are real runnin backs" No their all good just lived in different time periods.

[Barn]

It really would because they are the biggest draw in boxing right now.The numbers and money they generate are huge for boxing.

I think Poet was referring to Boxing as a whole not just this time period.

If Pac and Floyd were not around someone else would just take their spot as the best fighters and draw the most money surely?

[joseph5620]

I think Poet was referring to Boxing as a whole not just this time period.

If Pac and Floyd were not around someone else would just take their spot as the best fighters and draw the most money surely?

For a long time past prime Oscar Delahoya was the biggest draw in boxing when he was far from the best fighter in boxing. My point is that Pacquiao or Mayweather are a tremendous economic boost for boxing. Fighters like that are not common and if they were not around there is no guarantee another fighter could fill in for them with equal results. I'm not saying boxing would die without either one. It wouldn't. Boxing will never die IMO. But their existence unquestionably has an impact and without them it would be noticeable.

[Barn]

For a long time past prime Oscar Delahoya was the biggest draw in boxing when he was far from the best fighter in boxing. My point is that Pacquiao or Mayweather are a tremendous economic boost for boxing. Fighters like that are not common and if they were not around there is no guarantee another fighter could fill in for them with equal results. I'm not saying boxing would die without either one. It wouldn't. Boxing will never die IMO. But their existence unquestionably has an impact and without them it would be noticeable.

Yes but, Mayweather draws a lot of money because he is the best.

If Mayweather wasn't good there would be no fun in watching him.

The same cannot be said for Pacquiao who is a great offensive machine (Probably just short of the top bracket ie: Robinson) has great heart and is entertaining.