Micheal Spinks ATG Forgotten. Travesty

[chirorickyp]

I disagree about him beating RJJ, I think a peak Roy’s speed and accuracy would be too much for the Jinx.

I completely agree about him being crazily underrated though, definitely an ATG. Very difficult to beat, and in terms of resume one of the very best 175 lb’ers of all time along with guys like Foster and Moore.

The 80’s was that strong of an era, that a lot of greats get overlooked. Mike McCallum is another one, as is Aaron Pryor.

I'm a huge Roy fan. You even more than me! I can't see Roy overwelming a guy as big as Spinks who outboxed a Larry Holmes. Spinks jab would have held Roy at bay and kept him away. If he could do that with the bigger Larry Holmes he would have with Roy. I also think Roy would be concerned about the big punch from Spinks. Spinks victory and guys like you and me depressed for a week.

[lopetego]

He'll always be mostly remembered as one of Tyson's highlight reel KO's

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I'm a huge Roy fan. You even more than me! I can't see Roy overwelming a guy as big as Spinks who outboxed a Larry Holmes. Spinks jab would have held Roy at bay and kept him away. If he could do that with the bigger Larry Holmes he would have with Roy. I also think Roy would be concerned about the big punch from Spinks. Spinks victory and guys like you and me depressed for a week.

You make fair points, I just think Roy’s speed would have been too much for Spinks to handle. RJJ’s leaping shots usually landed frequently against taller fighters which in turn allowed him to control range and distance. None of the guys he beat at 175 were on the level of Spinks though so it kind of depends on the eye test.

Would have been a very interesting fight...

[chirorickyp]

You make fair points, I just think Roy’s speed would have been too much for Spinks to handle. RJJ’s leaping shots usually landed frequently against taller fighters which in turn allowed him to control range and distance. None of the guys he beat at 175 were on the level of Spinks though so it kind of depends on the eye test.

Would have been a very interesting fight...

And when I read that I see that happening too. This is why they are elite. Who knows what happens with Moore, or Charles as well. I see Roy or Spinks handling anyone else in any era.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

And when I read that I see that happening too. This is why they are elite. Who knows what happens with Moore, or Charles as well. I see Roy or Spinks handling anyone else in any era.

Yeah I agree man. I’d probably throw Bob Foster in that mix too.