Quote Originally Posted by OumaFan
For a while I argued with Taeth about older fighters, but in a way I kind of agree with him, I think we do place older fighters on a pedestal . A fighter actually gets better the longer they've been retired. For me, Mayweather, Hopkins, even De La Hoya who I can't stand, are way too low on the list. Mayweather, whether you like or him not, is a rare talent. You just can't convince me that Sonny Liston should be ranked ahead of guys like Mayweather and Hopkins. Not in a million years. But opinions are opinions, I couldn't even come up with a top 100 list if I tried so CC. Interesting list overall.
CC.... totally agreed with what you said. We DO seem to place older fighters on a pedestal. I'd also like to add the following: I also agree that coming up with any kind of top 100 p4p list is no easy task. I know I couldn't do it. But I do think that all top p4p lists that I've seen tend to favor one nationality or region. I've yet to see a list that treats all parts of the world equally. If it's a British poster, the list is chock-full of British fighters. If he's from the U.S., same there. For once I'd like to see a list that treats all countries equally, for there has been incredible talent come out of other countries, as well.