Is Charley Burley vs Sugar Ray Robinson the best fight that never happened?

[The Viper]

I have heard nothing but Praise about Burley many even stating he was the GOAT...I can think of quite a few fights of importance that never happened, but considering the talent of these two and the magnatude/demand of this fight, is it safe to safe this was the best fight that never happened???

[El_Mero]

Heard of but never seen a vid (if there is one). Imo Corrales/Castillo was the best Ive ever seen live, and the 2nd best ive ever seen live was Tua/Ibeabuchi (my HS grad gift from my Unc).

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Salvador Sanchez vs Julio Cesar Chavez would rank pretty highly for me. Surely would have happened had Sal not tragically passed away.

[bballchump11]

Lennox Lewis vs Rid**** Bowe

[The Viper]

Salvador Sanchez vs Julio Cesar Chavez would rank pretty highly for me. Surely would have happened had Sal not tragically passed away.

Yeah forgot about that sanchez was that guy.........

[The Viper]

Lennox Lewis vs Rid**** Bowe

that would of been great for sure.......bowe ducked him lol

[just the facts]

I have heard nothing but Praise about Burley many even stating he was the GOAT...I can think of quite a few fights of importance that never happened, but considering the talent of these two and the magnatude/demand of this fight, is it safe to safe this was the best fight that never happened???

Needs to be in the boxing history section. The majority of posters here have no idea who either of these two are.

[QueensburyRules]

I have heard nothing but Praise about Burley many even stating he was the GOAT...I can think of quite a few fights of importance that never happened, but considering the talent of these two and the magnatude/demand of this fight, is it safe to safe this was the best fight that never happened???

- - Burley a fine boxer and finer man was not a fighter prone to great fights, hence his low pay grade. He'd be an undefeated millionaire under Haymon today.

[Roadblock]

GOAT is like a campfire story night, so many truly great fighters are scattered throughout history nobody can say anyone was the best of them all its all just opinion, l,ll throw another log on the fire I believe both would be beaten by some of the modern-day fighters.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

GOAT is like a campfire story night, so many truly great fighters are scattered throughout history nobody can say anyone was the best of them all its all just opinion, l,ll throw another log on the fire I believe both would be beaten by some of the modern-day fighters.

It completely depends how you analyse it.

If you put the exact Ray Robinson that fought in the 40’s in the modern era he may well struggle, sports science always advances and athletes today are fitter, faster, have better recovery, use a sh** load of PED’s etc etc.

However, if you put Ray Robinson in the modern era and assume he utilises the benefits of modern day sports science, imagine how much better he would’ve been. It’s completely hypothetical obviously.

I think it’s very difficult to match a guy from 70-80 years ago to a modern fighter, the sport has evolved so much. Would it be 15 rounds or 12? What type of gloves would they use? Would a accidental cut result in a stoppage or technical decision?