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My thesis on why Artur Grigorian is probably the best lightweight ever (at least top 3). I am a philosopher and boxing scholar from the future, my school of philosophy is '303 Bollocks'. If you'd like to know more about why we carry calculators around our neck and are trying to get Numberwang recognised as professional sport - shoot me a PM and I'll answer your questions.
Grigorian has 17 title defences. My research suggests that Roberto Duran is often claimed to be the greatest lightweight but he only has 13 defences. Grigorian is quite clearly the superior defender.
If we combine the victories and losses of Grigorian's opponents together in his title reign, we get 484 wins to 39 losses. Doing the same with Duran results in 376 wins to 48 losses.
Well, you ask what does this mean? I think it's pretty obvious what this means - don't you? From these statistics I've deduced that Grigorian's opposition was clearly superior. Numbers don't lie. If you still aren't convinced, Grigorian defeated 3 unbeaten fighters and Duran only beat 1.
Duran fans often cite the amount of wins he has (103), this is certainly an impressive feat. But with his 16 losses, this means that for every 7.5 fights he lost once. I don't even need to do the mathematics for Grigorian as he only lost once in 39 fights! 1/4 of Duran's losses were by stoppage too, Grigorian was never stopped. I also find it ironic that Roberto Duran's nickname is 'Hands of Stone' but Grigorian has a better KO ratio by .15% but isn't known as a big puncher. Certainly doesn't have the audacity to call himself 'Hands of Stone' with less than 60% KO ratio.
I could also mention that Grigorian has 1/2" in height and 3" in reach over Duran but that's just being petty.
Using these calculations and numbers in an analysis of a fantasy fight between the two, I've concluded that Grigorian wins on decision. Grigorian has never been stopped so I find it unlikely Duran would stop him.
At the end of the contest, with both fighters next to each other - the victor, Artur Grigorian stands tall. That's not because Roberto Duran is dejected, it's that extra half inch of height. Grigorian's arm is raised and his fist occupies space that Duran's never has. It's a great day for the Uzbeki fighter.
Grigorian has 17 title defences. My research suggests that Roberto Duran is often claimed to be the greatest lightweight but he only has 13 defences. Grigorian is quite clearly the superior defender.
If we combine the victories and losses of Grigorian's opponents together in his title reign, we get 484 wins to 39 losses. Doing the same with Duran results in 376 wins to 48 losses.
Well, you ask what does this mean? I think it's pretty obvious what this means - don't you? From these statistics I've deduced that Grigorian's opposition was clearly superior. Numbers don't lie. If you still aren't convinced, Grigorian defeated 3 unbeaten fighters and Duran only beat 1.
Duran fans often cite the amount of wins he has (103), this is certainly an impressive feat. But with his 16 losses, this means that for every 7.5 fights he lost once. I don't even need to do the mathematics for Grigorian as he only lost once in 39 fights! 1/4 of Duran's losses were by stoppage too, Grigorian was never stopped. I also find it ironic that Roberto Duran's nickname is 'Hands of Stone' but Grigorian has a better KO ratio by .15% but isn't known as a big puncher. Certainly doesn't have the audacity to call himself 'Hands of Stone' with less than 60% KO ratio.
I could also mention that Grigorian has 1/2" in height and 3" in reach over Duran but that's just being petty.
Using these calculations and numbers in an analysis of a fantasy fight between the two, I've concluded that Grigorian wins on decision. Grigorian has never been stopped so I find it unlikely Duran would stop him.
At the end of the contest, with both fighters next to each other - the victor, Artur Grigorian stands tall. That's not because Roberto Duran is dejected, it's that extra half inch of height. Grigorian's arm is raised and his fist occupies space that Duran's never has. It's a great day for the Uzbeki fighter.
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