Quote Originally Posted by MR_TWINKY13
Maybe he needs to have more balls when he fights otherwise he is just another willie pep, he is ATG but not among the GREATEST. because he doesnt fight more offesively. SRL, SSR, Ali, Hearns all have great boxing and defensive skill as well but the reason that they r great is because they didnt just run around pick shots and not get hurt, they could have done the same thing, and maybe not had some L's in their records that they do BUT when they were in a fight they fought like warriors thats what makes them great, the heart along with the skills.
Hearns could have a easier with Hagler but decided to FIGHT.
Most people rate Willie Pep ahead of both Ray Leonard and Hearns all-time. In fact. WAYYYY above Hearns. If Floyd is "just another Willie Pep," that means he would be one of the greatest fighters ever.