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

[Addison]

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.

Indeed. Something to behold.

[Guest]

I actually thought Larry Holmes was something to see when he was on, the way he just controlled the whole fight. And it wasn't just his jab, he could sting you when he wanted to and get respect.

Michael Spinks was another highly underrated guy in history because of his loss to Tyson later.

[ßringer]

Joe Frazier's ability to never stop coming forward no matter what was being thrown at him.

George Foreman and Ernie Shavers punching power.

And since someone mentioned Meldrick Taylor, even though it was post '85 his speed was the most amazing display I've ever seen. Scratch that, he was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen. Kid had it all, solid punching power, speed that would make Sugar Ray Leonard **** his pants, and a heart made of iron.

Despite the fact that he could've won so many of his fights on finesse alone, if he got tagged good he always engaged and showed his heart. He didn't have to go toe-to-toe with Chavez, but that was just the kind of man he was.

Good evidence of that in my sig banner.

[Guest]

This brings back memories of just how awesome the 1976 Olympic team was.....star-studded from top to bottom and some of them only had middling careers as pros.

[Lazy Liberal]

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[CottoOverrated1]

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.

thats funny. Aaron Pryor was the first guy that came to mind when I read the thread title. 2nd guy was salvador sanchez.

[GodOfWar]

Marvin Hagler was a monster when he stepped in that ring, outside of the ring he is a nice person though.

[beez721]

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.

pryor was a beast. I remember watching his fights as a kid with my dad. srl clearly ducked him for good reason

[boxingfan420]

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.

I had a great conversation with my dad today about Salvador S anchez. he said he'd never seen anyone like that. He was soft spoken but a real beast in the ring and a true champion. He was fighting and beating the best. Before he died he was scheduled to fight Alexis Arguillos in a super fight.


Ruben Carter was also as strong as they come. He reminded me of Hagler iin his style and strenght. He seemed incredibly strong

[j]

def jack johnson. i mean what he did at the time he did. ****ing unmatchable!

i encourage you guys to pick up his autobiography. yeah, i bet most didn't know that he wrote one. well he did. and if you read it, good luck separating fact from fiction.

it's kinda sad that he is forgotten about as much as he is. ali gets big props in black history month. but, there would be no ali without johnson. even ali said that, after watching a play on jack's rise to being the first colored heavyweight champ, there were so many similarities. ali basically said that he has balls upon balls for doing what he did.

anyways, jack, not only a great boxer, but in a time where blacks were still getting lynched, he chose to stay away from judging people based on color. helluva guy if you ask me.

there is a lot people don't know about jack. example, he spoke more than one language. he opened a club(club de champion i think) which admitted people of all races.

a man ahead of his time.