Who is the closest fighter ever to being perfect?

[hinode]

Mayweather at 130-135???
He got his ass kicked by Castillo
What are you talking about

[bojangles1987]

This is my answer too.

Roy relied on his athleticism and wasn't text book skilled but that man was unbeatable in his prime.

While he did rely on his athleticism, there wasn't really any part of boxing that Roy wasn't really good at. He could fight in or out, throw combos or potshot, was a very good body puncher, and had a controlling jab when he needed it. He had a hell of a boxing brain, which is why he seemed so unbeatable when combined with his freakish physical talent.

[soul_survivor]

agree 100%...

the young cassius/ali could really predict what rounds he would take opponents out...

and he has very fast hands and feet for a hw...

float like a butterfly and sting like a bee! the master strategist!

LOL I didn't know this thread was back.

people still calling Jones smh

[HandsofIron]

Duran and Leonard.

[LetOutTheCage]

For me it would unquestionably be Ali. I have never seen a heavyweight before or since who could move like a prime Ali. He had a great engine, very fast hands, a tremendous chin and a heart that made him the goat.

He also had underrated power (people seem to forget just how tough some of his opponents really were). In an era when the heavyweight division was at it's strongest Ali dominated. Even after losing his footwork he adapted and beat the best of that era. I think that shows the intelligence and boxing brain of Ali.

Imagine Ali pr-exile fighting someone like Frazier, he would have made Frazier look ******, dancing around him for 15 rounds.

Ali was the complete package, athleticism, skill, heart and entertainment.

[soul_survivor]

For me it would unquestionably be Ali. I have never seen a heavyweight before or since who could move like a prime Ali. He had a great engine, very fast hands, a tremendous chin and a heart that made him the goat.

He also had underrated power (people seem to forget just how tough some of his opponents really were). In an era when the heavyweight division was at it's strongest Ali dominated. Even after losing his footwork he adapted and beat the best of that era. I think that shows the intelligence and boxing brain of Ali.

Imagine Ali pr-exile fighting someone like Frazier, he would have made Frazier look ******, dancing around him for 15 rounds.

Ali was the complete package, athleticism, skill, heart and entertainment.

I dunno about the Frazier part but a mid 60s Ali would never have lost to someone like Norton or Spinks.

[lightsout15]

How does Ali only have 5 votes? Prime Ali is the greatest boxer ever.

[b00g13man]

For me it would unquestionably be Ali. I have never seen a heavyweight before or since who could move like a prime Ali. He had a great engine, very fast hands, a tremendous chin and a heart that made him the goat.

He also had underrated power (people seem to forget just how tough some of his opponents really were). In an era when the heavyweight division was at it's strongest Ali dominated. Even after losing his footwork he adapted and beat the best of that era. I think that shows the intelligence and boxing brain of Ali.

Imagine Ali pr-exile fighting someone like Frazier, he would have made Frazier look ******, dancing around him for 15 rounds.

Ali was the complete package, athleticism, skill, heart and entertainment.

TBE >>>>>>>>> Ali

[tangalog2200]

TBE >>>>>>>>> Ali

yes, ali the goat....the tbe...

in and out of the ring..

[LetOutTheCage]

TBE >>>>>>>>> Ali

No!