Who is the greatest Mexican fighter of all time?

[CutMeMick]

Do I see Miguel Cotto on that list?

Canto, not Cotto...

Canto was a brilliant boxer.
Could be as slick as Locche and Pernell.

[rjj tszyu]

Do I see Miguel Cotto on that list?

Canto, not Cotto...

Canto was a brilliant boxer.
Could be as slick as Locche and Pernell.

Certainly could be. Here is a little article I found on him.

Miguel Canto - A defensive master, he's the Mexican version of Willie Pep. He successfully defended the flyweight title a record 14 times, winning all but one of those fights by 15-round decision, a record that will never be approached for dominance by virtue of pure boxing skill.

Canto finished 61-9-4 with only 15 knockouts with four of those losses coming at the end of his career and most of the rest in the first two years of it. He was more difficult to hit than Sandy Koufax.

[the_PRODIGY]

I am an avid Erik fan so I will always have him over Barrera. But to be factual you can see he has the better resume and he has beaten Jones and Pacquiao, both of which knocked Barrera out badly. Their three fights were too damn close to be brag of by either of them. I also think the comparisons wouldn't be this close if Erik had been the one who won twice..styles makes fights and Erik's style seem to make all fights close whoever he's up against with.that's is why he's been part of ATG fights and all those unforgettable wars. I can't get enough of this guy. he's a warrior.

I noticed most Brits seem to adore Barrera. I have no problem with that. But what I don't get is why Erik Morales doesn't get the same love??

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Im a great fan of Morales but I know he isn't the greatest overall.
I picked JCC.
If Salvador Sanchez didn't pass away at such early age he might have accomplished more.

[bigstinkybug]

*I think older fans will say Sanchez... folks in the 40 yr old range will say Chavez... and quiet honestly,JMM should be in the mix... For me, i don't see how u don't pick Salvador Sanchez as the greatest...
Chavez, Barrera,Morales... they have great names in their list... but Salvador Sanchez had killers on his list... and he beat them all before the age of 23yrs old.
Do u guys remember what Little Red Lopez was doing to people? Red Lpez was a buzzsaw. Sanchez fought him at his peak... then beat him again to put him into retirement.
Sanchez beat Wilfredo Gomez...Perto rico's greatest champion... and Sanchez almost KO'ed him in 1. to this day,perto rico can't get over the loss. Gomez had KO'ed almost all his opponenets... in and all time list Gomez sits at the top of his div.
Azuma Nelson got ko'ed by Sanchez... Azuma fuken Nelson was an animal. Azuma would never get ko'ed or even come close to being schooled like he was schooled againsy Sanchez.
to me,it's not even close.

[Bobthepen]

I think Sanchez gets a break because he died at the top of his game. If he had not had his car crash and lost his next fight before disappearing into obscurity we wouldn't be having this discussion, and people would be slating him for saying he didn't dominate a division.

His victory over Nelson was hardly that great, as Nelson was very inexperienced and his mouthguard was stolen so he had a shop bought one that didn't fit.

For what it is worth, I have JMM ahead of Barrera and Morales.

[bigstinkybug]

Two fights from losing..etc..etc... Ridiculous. Azuma got beat..no excuses... And Azumas not even close to his toughest fight.... Was sanchez ever in trouble?

[CutMeMick]

If I had to vote just 1 it's simple... JCC.
Here's my top 10 Mexican fighters.

1. JCC
2. 'Finito' Lopez
3. Olivares
4. Sanchez
5. Roman
6. Erik
7. Canto
8. Saldivar
9. MAB
10. 'Chiquita' (Vastly overlooked in the All-Times lists)

Honors: JMM, Zaragoza, Zarate, Efren, Pintor, Medina, 'Santa Tokyo', 'Cobrita', Arce, Zurita, Kid Azteca, Rafa, Izzy, Herrera, Montiel, Mijares, Solis, Cazares, "Yaqui", Arizmendi, "Raton", Villasana.

*Depending how JMM, Mijares, Montiel, Rafa & Izzy close out their respective careers I think either one could potentially slip into the top 10.

So my post from above is from 2008...

Flash forward 4 years to 2012 and here's a quick list:

1. JCC
2. JMM
3. Finito Lopez
4. Olivares
5. Sanchez
6. Roman
7. Erik
8. MAB
9. Canto
10. Saldivar

Chiquita Gonzalez drops off the 10 spot to make room for JMM coming in at the #2 spot. Eventhough he's still active he has for my likings cemented his legacy in the sport and rightfully so. He has been in my books an elite boxer for years even after being written off as slow and old he continues to win. His longevity and his titles along with exceptional wins have boosted him up with the likes of JCC & Lopez.
Saldivar drops to #10 and MAB moves up behind Erik. As well as Canto drops to #9 above Saldivar.