Do loses matter in boxing?

[Larry the boss]

Does it matter if a fighter loses a fight?

[Resilient]

Does it matter if a fighter loses a fight?

Depends on how many in proportion to his wins, and the quality of the opposition he lost to.

[jas]

if they are honourable losses, it can enhance a fighters legacy

and it can work against a fighter when comparing fighters e.g. ward is greater than froch imo and pacquaio is greater than mayweather largely because of resume but partly because mayweather ducked manny

[Dinamita 03]

Depends on the context surrounding the loss. There's certain fighter you can't possibly lose to if you aspire to be great. On the other hand there's no shame losing to another good/great fighter specially if it's a competitive fight.

The more a fighter challenges themselves the higher probability there is of losing.

[Divine Hammer]

Depends on the context surrounding the loss. There's certain fighter you can't possibly lose to if you aspire to be great. On the other hand there's no shame losing to another good/great fighter specially if it's a competitive fight.

The more a fighter challenges themselves the higher probability there is of losing.

this. also i don't count losses that happen early in a fighter's career since they're still usually young and inexperienced.

[Drunk Punch]

It depends on the context... who they lost to and the circumstances. In some cases an honorable loss enhances a fighter's profile. In other cases, a single loss can destroy a fighter's aura of invulnerability and (they lose confidence in themselves) end up losing to lesser fighters.

[bojangles1987]

Don't bring up context. NSB doesn't like context.

[beez721]

Does it matter if a fighter loses a fight?

not if your gayweather and cherry pick every fight

[Daddy T]

some people prefer guys who pick and chose their opponents/avoid the best and go undefeated as a result. Others prefer guys that take on all comers even though they may lose the odd one now and then.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

No, they dont.

Thats why Pacman is ranked higher than Floyd on the ATG list.