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Who made this list? De La Hoya ahead of Whitaker? Yikes.
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If you look at it from a purely objective view, apart from Whitaker having a superior defence and faster hands, Oscar was better, he not only beat Whitaker, he has more world titles, across more divisions and a better resume.
But if someone was to have it the other way around, I wouldn't argue too much as my 10-15 is almost interchangeable.Comment
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No. 9 Roy Jones Jr
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At his absolute best, Roy Jones was an athletic marvel. Blistering hand speed coupled with expertly educated feet and power in both hands...there really was a time when Jones was superman. From middleweight to light heavyweight, for a period from the mid 90s to early 00s, Jones looked to be as close to unbeatable as any fighter since a prime Ali. He won several title belts, unified 175lb and beat 2 hall of fame worthy opponents during this period.
Then came the historic jump to heavyweight. Jones was favourite but even his most die hard fans did not expect an almost punch perfect display. Jones seemingly won every round, bloodied up the taller, heavier opponent and ripped the WBA heavyweight title from John Ruiz. Legacy game, set and match.
Coupled with all that talent was a sharp boxing brain. Jones knew when to step in with his punches and when to step back. He hardly stayed in the pocket long enough to be countered and when he did, he was too quick anyway.Comment
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No. 8 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Boxing has had it's fair share of defensive geniuses. There was the superior head movement of Pep, the cat like reflexes of Ali and the nuance of Whitaker but the one fight who has managed to surpass all others in defensive ability, is Floyd Mayweather Jr. The best of the Mayweather clan, he was seemingly born in the gym. Maybe that's where his ability to retain his fitness comes from, as a fighter, he is never out of shape.
It's important to remember that Mayweather also has brains beyond the physical abilities he was bestowed with/worked hard for. His ring smarts have allowed him to maneuver bigger fighters into traps and smaller fighters into positions from which they can't come back. All of this is combined iwth an uncanny ability to find range, a trick all greats fighters have to know or learn.
From an achievements stand point, there's not much to argue with. Belts across multiple weight divisions, wins over top fighters and a perfect record. Mayweather is to the lower to mid divisions what Rocky Marciano was to the heavyweights. An unbeaten champion.Comment
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Horrible, horrible list. Glad most agree.Comment
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no disrespect bro but this list is crap....Roy Jones not top 5? the man didnt lose a legit fight until he was 35 and clearly past primeNo. 9 Roy Jones Jr
63(46)-9(5)-0
At his absolute best, Roy Jones was an athletic marvel. Blistering hand speed coupled with expertly educated feet and power in both hands...there really was a time when Jones was superman. From middleweight to light heavyweight, for a period from the mid 90s to early 00s, Jones looked to be as close to unbeatable as any fighter since a prime Ali. He won several title belts, unified 175lb and beat 2 hall of fame worthy opponents during this period.
Then came the historic jump to heavyweight. Jones was favourite but even his most die hard fans did not expect an almost punch perfect display. Jones seemingly won every round, bloodied up the taller, heavier opponent and ripped the WBA heavyweight title from John Ruiz. Legacy game, set and match.
Coupled with all that talent was a sharp boxing brain. Jones knew when to step in with his punches and when to step back. He hardly stayed in the pocket long enough to be countered and when he did, he was too quick anyway.
was considered the best fighter p4p for a decade, fighter of the 90s to most and literally was the most dominant fighter 9/10 people alive have seen vs world class opposition
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