Who is the greatest Mexican fighter of all time?

[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?

[Master]

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?

Pat Cowdell gave Sanchez a hard time and Azumah wiped him out quickly.

[bigstinkybug]

Gave who a hard time? Sanchez systemtically broke fighters down... U can see alot of Sanchez in Pac's atyle of fighting... RicardoLopez. .The same thing... Sanchez wasnt a one punch KO artist...
People say"sanchez got hit alot"..well,look who he fought! Sanchez beat all time great fighters... Or coarse hes gunna get hit... Its what happens after u get hit that makes a difference.

[Beanz]

No such thing. Horses for courses. A fighter is more than his record. It depends what you like.

[beenKOed]

No such thing. Horses for courses. A fighter is more than his record. It depends what you like.

I like to look at the record, wins and losses, length of career, undefeated streaks, and who he fought. You know what I'm talking about, that unimportant crap.

[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.

[Master]

JMM ahead of Morales and Barrera? Really.

[DavilaJones]

No love for Zarate? C'mon people!