Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
I accept he fought the best opposition at the time but I do not think they were fighters at their peak. Rocky title defences and reign as champion was not long enough to be considered a great fighter in anyone top 10.
He was fortunate to fight in a not-so-great era, when the best guys were past their prime.

I don't think he would have been undefeated if he came 10 years later and had to fight the likes of Patterson, Liston or Ali.