Who was better....

[CutMeMick]

I've followed the sport closely for many years, although I probably haven't watched as many fights as you have. Buying or downloading old fights is not the way I like to spend my time and/or money.

For the most part I don't have the time either but I make time...
I've have a portable DVD player, I have fights in my I-Pod, I always carry a boxing mag. so I've got something to read.
I work 1 full time job and I also do some part time work. But I squeeze in time or find a way to make time for my boxing. Fights download for me while I sleep. I burn and convert fights while I'm out doing things.

I do spend time and money on this cause it's a passion of the sport it's something that's been a part of me for so long. All I heard growing up was boxing talk between my uncles and dad. I've mentioned this before but my name is actually "Roberto" (I go by Robert) because my pops named me after Roberto Duran his fav. boxer.

So if your coming out and saying you don't understand why Duran is ranked so high up in P4P list and at the same time what you've seen of his career has been limited and is somewhat based on his record vs. SRL, Hearns & Hagler and how his record looks on paper. Then maybe you should take some time to download some fights so that you can see for yourself with your very own eyes why Duran is so highly regarded.

I just feel that Durans greatness or for that matter any boxers greatness is NOT just about numbers but like I said, skills, opposition, adversity, titles and ofcourse record/numbers is also part of it.
Duran also happens to be the 1st Latino fighter to win titles in 4 div. something that JCC couldn't do, nore Alexis. (Oddly enough the only other one to have done this is not an ATG Leo Gamez)

A lot of it depends on what your criteria are for greatness. Lots of room for opinion there. Sure Duran is an all time great, but to be consistently ranked top 5 by so many, I don't agree. Not so much that he doesn't deserve it, just that there are several others who are equally deserving IMO, who never get ranked as high as he does.

That's something I can def. agree with.
Take Alexis Arguello for example...
Nevermind his career by the numbers as far as titles, wins etc. etc.
His skills and ring generalship was amazing and so elusive.
It's fucken magical to watch him fight, yet you rarely if any see him ranked in P4P lists.

p.s. your list is pretty good IMO, cheers keep up the good work

Thanks, it's so hard to try and make a list especially a P4P list.
Like I said my list changes often, I'm sure if you ask me next week to make another one. Without looking at this one it would look different.