The Fighter Of The 90's

**NoMas** · 11-10-2005, 11:25 AM

Definitely Sweet Pea...started out at 126 and somehow got belts up to 154 lb division. Guys were bigger and stronger and he still made up for it by his amazing defensive skills, speed and stamina. Was, in my opinion, second best lightweight ever behind Duran. Even after coming out of rehab, gave a very young Tito a hard fight.

**Truth** · 11-10-2005, 12:08 PM

It was either Tyson, De La Hoya or Roy Jones. Its a tough one.

**DiegoFuego** · 11-10-2005, 12:10 PM

definitely NOT Tyson. how can you say that? he lost to Holyfield twice in the 90's and never beat a name in the entire decade other than Razor Ruddock! Tyson was 1986-1989 and that's where the buck stops

**Truth** · 11-10-2005, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by DiegoFuego

definitely NOT Tyson. how can you say that? he lost to Holyfield twice in the 90's and never beat a name in the entire decade other than Razor Ruddock! Tyson was 1986-1989 and that's where the buck stops

Tyson was a star for 20 years win, lose or DQ.

**BLOODSHED** · 11-10-2005, 12:15 PM

Id have to say DLH. Jones recent fights have tainted his image in my opinion.

**Truth** · 11-10-2005, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by ImSoFlyyy

Id have to say DLH. Jones recent fights have tainted his image in my opinion.

But Oscar has been sensational latley lol.

**kallsop** · 11-10-2005, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by NoMas

Definitely Sweet Pea...started out at 126 and somehow got belts up to 154 lb division. Guys were bigger and stronger and he still made up for it by his amazing defensive skills, speed and stamina. Was, in my opinion, second best lightweight ever behind Duran. Even after coming out of rehab, gave a very young Tito a hard fight.

You were on a roll until you mentioned Whitaker-Trinidad. Trinidad dominated that fight. Scores were 118-109, 118-109, 117-111.

Whitaker was well, well past his prime, but I think when Trinidad outboxed Whitaker, it raised a few eyebrows. Then he got back into the gym with his dad and made some 'adjustments'

To the original question, Whitaker is one name in the running. RJJ, ODLH, Holyfield, ... Hard to say.

**Super_Lightweight** · 11-10-2005, 12:24 PM

hmm

Roy was voted best fighter of the 90's by RING I believe and I think he was p4p the highest ranked of all fighters in the 90's, as in he held number one for the longest.

DLH, Holyfield, nor Roy should be judged in the 90's based on what happened to them in the 2000's. That's just ******.

**BLOODSHED** · 11-10-2005, 12:25 PM

Beaten better opponents = better career.

Originally posted by 23_THE TRUTH_34

But Oscar has been sensational latley lol.

The Fighter Of The 90's