Hey Taeth,
Interesting post idea, shame nobody has taken it up but I'll respond and hopefully get a debate going.
Of the fighters you mention I wouldn't say any are really underrated.
Yes Floyd has his doubters but he's undisputed p4p number 1 in the world.
Winky is not a big PPV draw but amongst boxing fans he's taken on an almost legendary mystique, I mean when was the last time you heard anyone say he was less than brilliant? All boxing fans seem to be his nut sacks imo.
I think the true under rated fighters are ones who the fans and the media don't talk about, the sort who go almost unnoticed or are seen as being less than they are.
Some examples I can think of are as follows,
Corey Spinks, 3 time world champion, former undisputed welterweight champ, two weight world champion but nobody ever mentions how good he is. When he is mentioned it's usually to poke fun at his ring entrances, crying or lack of punch power. I know, I'm guilty as hell of it!
Sergio Mora, the Contender champion is hated by most and seen as a nobody by a large proportion yet he's got a good record and is progressing nicely in his career so far.
Jermain Taylor, still seen as unproven by most, although his fights with Winky and Hopkins were all so close as to porve he is the equal of these men, two great fighters as well.
Joel Casamayor. Not much recognition until his rubber match win over Coralles but you could argue that he never actually lost a fight. Great fighter.
Humberto Soto, not much recognition but one of the very best in the super featherweight division. Could well take over the division once Barrera and Morales are gone.
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