what constitutes a legend in boxing?

[feed-the-goat]

just wondered what someone would have to achieve to become a legend?

[1g5a22]

just wondered what someone would have to achieve to become a legend?

notoriety...

[Mushashi]

IMO a legend is measured by their accomplishments.

Who they've beaten, preferably elite/good fighters in their prime, longevity, how they've dealt with adversity etc...

[feed-the-goat]

IMO a legend is measured by their accomplishments.

Who they've beaten, preferably elite/good fighters in their prime, longevity, how they've dealt with adversity etc...

so is oscar not a legend then in your opinion?

[squealpiggy]

An American passport.

[Mushashi]

so is oscar not a legend then in your opinion?

Hmm, Oscar to me in his biggest fights always fell short, no doubt he was a very good fighter in his day, but he just lacked that little extra to carry him to the next level.

I think these days the word "Legend" gets thrown around a little too much when describing fighters. When I replied to this thread I had Roberto Duran in mind when answering your question. I think you'd agree that there aren't many, if any fighters that you could make a genuine comparison to Duran with in the game today.

[Nicky_Hatton]

Well the word legend is brandished about in English vocabulary far too much such as "You coming down the battle cruiser you legend?"

I'd say Hatton's a bit of a boxing legend in his own right, strictly in terms of fan base.

[feed-the-goat]

Well the word legend is brandished about in English vocabulary far too much such as "You coming down the battle cruiser you legend?"

I'd say Hatton's a bit of a boxing legend in his own right, strictly in terms of fan base.

If he beats PM and then beats Pacman he should deffo get legendary status. He should deffo get HOF status as well.
I see a knighthood on its way for Mr Hatton as well.
He has to win his nxt 2 fights though to achieve them things

[Mushashi]

Well the word legend is brandished about in English vocabulary far too much such as "You coming down the battle cruiser you legend?"

I'd say Hatton's a bit of a boxing legend in his own right, strictly in terms of fan base.

Very true.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

"Legend" status can be achieved in a number of ways...

1. Championships (Delahoya)
2. Longevity (Hopkins)
3. Method of victory (Trinidad)
4. Universal acclaim of skills (Mayweather)
5. P4P legacy (Jones)
6. Top fighters beaten (Pacquiao)
7. Rivalries (Barrera/Morales)

This is not an all-inclusive list... just a few examples of this generation's fighters...