Fighters from the past that to this day make you go "WOW!"

[Mr. Ryan]

I want to hear about fighters from 1985 and earlier.

I wasn't around to see Aaron Pryor fight in his prime live, but even today when I watch what he was able to do against Alexis Arguello and other sturdy fighters, I'm still amazed. The hand speed, the lack of regard for his own safety, the raw athleticism, he had it all. I've never seen a fighter like him whose dynamic ability amazes me like Pryor's.

If you had eyes, you recognized his ability.

When you think of the lackluster heavyweight division of recent years, it makes you appreciate Muhammad Ali more. It's almost as simple as mentioning that he punched in combination, but he did it and did that well. He was quick as lightning, ****y as all get out and could turn it up when need be. It's amazing to think that a man that size could do that.

[2501]

Ray Mancini's endurance and determination was like whoa

[AntonTheMeh]

lightweight duran..a ****ing whirlwind.

[Mr. Ryan]

Also, Wilfredo Benitez, he was a force. One of the most underrated defensive fighters of all time.

[NAPO]

Also, Wilfredo Benitez, he was a force. One of the most underrated defensive fighters of all time.

if he wasn't lazy and wouldn't fall in drugs he would be an all time great...he could of won his fights with leonard and hearns.

[Flab]

Only Mike Tyson made me go "wow!"

[THe TRiNiTY]

Salvador Sanchez and Meldrick Taylor. Not THAT far into the past, but I was always INCREDIBLY impressed with both. I wish they both had had longer periods at the top. Ray Robinson, with the video I have seen of him.

[deevel79]

Pre 1985 - i'd have to say Duran. He was a beast!

[oldgringo]

Nico Locche. Didn't know too much about him until a few years ago. My man Yogi hooked me up with some footage of him, I did my reading, and he was incredible fighter. A true defensive wizard.



This clip is pretty great to watch. He has every trick in the book and he does it against a GREAT, hall of fame fighter in Cervantes. Reflex, blocking with the gloves and arms, ducking, slipping, rolling punches, etc. Great stuff.

[Scott9945]

Bob Foster was the ultimate boxer-puncher at 175. He'd spend a few rounds setting his opponents up by outboxing them, then when the time was right he'd turn their lights out.