I've always been a fan of Chris Byrd, going back to his Tuesday Night Fights days. His quirky style was always entertaining.
Angel Manfredy. I hate that he burned out so fast.
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I've always been a fan of Chris Byrd, going back to his Tuesday Night Fights days. His quirky style was always entertaining.
Angel Manfredy. I hate that he burned out so fast.
I dunno man, I say "not so great" with a heavy heart but I was a big fan of Fernando Vargas - I have a hard time saying he was "not so great" as he had so much potential but never really won the big one apart from Winky Wright.
What he had achieved by such a young age was amazing though.
Massive fan of Eubank as a kid but I think he qualifies as great despite me now understanding that his record was padded out to the max. Only lost to Cal-slappy 8 rounds to 4 as well with a weeks notice and wayyy past his prime.
Timothy Bradley, Chad Dawson, Juanma Lopez.
Not great fighters, not yet anyway. In Juanma's case, might never be.
Vinnie Pazienza, Tommy Morrison and Ike Quartey.
David Tua
Styles I wernt so keen on, Spadafora, and Vic D.
Andrew Golota- always a big fan of his
Darchinyan - exciting fighter that gives 100% always
Ive always like paul smith, he seems down to earth and always gives 110%, he won his first 20 odd fights and looked destined for big things...... Unfortunatly he came unstuck and it looks like hes british title level no further
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Originally Posted by Andre
One of us must be misreading the thread... Roy Jones, Gene Tunney, and Harry Greb on the "Not so great" list?!
Great is a strong word so ill just list my 2nd tier and lower fighters..
Hank Lundy
Ji Hoon Kim
Panchito Bojado
Cintron
Allan Green
Holt
Silence Mabuza
Teon Kennedy
Poonsawat Kratinggym
Kiko Martinez
Jhonny Gonzalez ( debatable.. his offense is top notch )
Andre Dirrell
Vivian Harris
Vernon Paris
Juan Carlos Burgos
Brad Solomon
Amir Mansour
Carson Jones
Argenis Mendez
Eloy Perez
Luis Cruz
Carlos Velasquez
Mikey Garcia
Rubio
Vazquez Jr
Hugo Cazares
Monte Barrett
Bert Cooper
Teddy Reid
Verno Phillips
Brian Vera
Richard Hall
Atwun Echols
Randall Bailey
Juan Urango
Baby Jake Matlata
OK he was a World Champion but by no means a star or household name, genetics took care of that I guess.
Always a pleasure to watch.
Is he that really small guy like 4'10 ? i see him beat up Michael Carbajal great performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Thats the one mate. It always looked like he was overmatched by at least a couple of weight divisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBIs he that really small guy like 4'10 ? i see him beat up Michael Carbajal great performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
That is quite a mix but I completely agree with:Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
1. Marco Antonio Rubio
2. Vernon Paris
3. Kendall Holt
Oscar Diaz.
His fight with Mike Smith was one of the first boxing matches to really capture my attention.
I hope he makes a full recovery some day.
Real tough guy, Diaz.. It's ironic how an average puncher like Rodriguez retired two fighters.. Diaz and now Wolack.. Not saying Wolack retired from being damaged but Delvin put him in that place..Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
I wish all the best for Diaz..
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Originally Posted by LobowolfXXXQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre
One of us must be misreading the thread... Roy Jones, Gene Tunney, and Harry Greb on the "Not so great" list?!
Sorry I misread it.
I thought Great.
Then not so great; as in two lists.
Should of read it closer.
Emmanuel Burton/Augustus, the guy was always willing, even on a very short notice.
Eric Lucas: he became world champion but by no mean has he been a super talented fighter, he was all work ethics with a very candid and kind personality and if it wouldn't be for him, boxing would never be as popular in Canada(especially in Quebec) as it is now.
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Originally Posted by AndreQuote:
Originally Posted by LobowolfXXXQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre
One of us must be misreading the thread... Roy Jones, Gene Tunney, and Harry Greb on the "Not so great" list?!
Sorry I misread it.
I thought Great.
Then not so great; as in two lists.
Should of read it closer.
lol I was thinking, "Damn! Who's on his 'great' list?!"
"Pajarito" Moreno
"Indio" Lopez
"Hawk" Jackson
Mando Ramos
"Smokin" Cooper
"Razor" Ruddock
"Maromero" Paez
Mikkel Kessler
"Mi Vida Loca" Tapia
Delvin Rodriguez
"Pantera" Miranda
"Super G"
DeMarco
"Chocolate" Gonzalez
I always enjoyed watching the following fighters who were not great -
Roger Mayweather , poor mans Tommy Hearns.
Buddy McGirt , just a pleasure to watch before his shoulder problem.
Carl Thompson , he was not in to many dull fights.
Pat Cowdell , he was a very neat smart boxer , ran Salvador Sanchez close , then Azumah Nelson did him in 1 round.
Tony Sibson , old Sibbo was a real good British fighter , Boxing News actually had him favorite to KO Marvin Hagler .
Nigel Benn , slam bang fighter.
Anthony Farnell,
Michael Gomez,
Jaime Moore,
All manchester lads that came through with Ricky that never quite made it to the top, but all still fun to watch and in good scraps.
Enjoyed watching Michael Brodie too, his fight with In Ji Chi was legendary!
Emmanuel Augustus is by far my pick, he's in no way great, in no way a winner but the man just loved to fight and entertain.
Antonia Tarver
Mayorga, surprised im not seeing him on peoples lists
That guy Donaire fought last, really skillful little fella, poor guy was just out matched
Calzaghe
Jermaine Taylor
Winky Wright
Vinny Paz
Manny Pacqiou ...jk, but i can only imagine how many ppl would flip
Zab judah
sure there is much more but all i can think of
"Huracan" NarvaezQuote:
Originally Posted by Boxer4life
Herol Graham was mine.
Israel Vasquez
People actually like Vernon Paris??? You should all be shot
I have a soft spot for Herbie Hide, thought he was going to be the new Ali.
Chico Corrales was special to me ( no homo )
And I almost forgot about Poison Junior Jones and Terry Norris.
Norris was great in my eyes (no homo) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita