Defination of GREATNESS

[Taeth]

Greatness IMO should be determined on how good you are.

[mofo2]

Greatness is too difficult to define as we all have opinions on fighters that vary from fan to fan!

For Instance...

Ali is considered a Great and is adored by most of the boxing fraternity,not only for his boxing ability,but for his personality and the public persona he portrayed..

Where as..

All I see is a racist,draft dodging fucker that shit on Frazier when he was the only one who put out a hand to help him and stabbed him in his back....I see a Great Boxer,but a Cunt of a man!

Its all in your're own perspective!

[Pancho V]

Greatness is too difficult to define as we all have opinions on fighters that vary from fan to fan!

For Instance...

Ali is considered a Great and is adored by most of the boxing fraternity,not only for his boxing ability,but for his personality and the public persona he portrayed..

Where as..

All I see is a racist,draft dodging fucker that shit on Frazier when he was the only one who put out a hand to help him and stabbed him in his back....I see a Great Boxer,but a Cunt of a man!

Its all in your're own perspective!

I was sursprised when they choose Ali to light the '96 Olympic flame. A very good boxer, not that great of a person. IMO.

[Otley]

Good isn't GREAT though...If you know what I mean. That's why GREAT should only be added against the elite and many factors should be addressed before adding the TAG GREAT to the very FEW....MUHAMMED ALI.......MARGIN HAGLER.....or Azumah Nelson......its difficult but who do you put in that category?

Otley

[Chris Nagel]

Good isn't GREAT though...If you know what I mean. That's why GREAT should only be added against the elite and many factors should be addressed before adding the TAG GREAT to the very FEW....MUHAMMED ALI.......MARGIN HAGLER.....or Azumah Nelson......its difficult but who do you put in that category?

Otley

I would have to say Dick Tiger.

[Spicoli]

Lot of variables but to me greatness can at times be based on more than skills alone.When believed to be the best,is willing to face best,adversity and big odds with zero guarantee of success...inside and outside of the ring.One that does not 'settle' but strives to improve,maximizes advantages & never losses belief in abilities or skill set and makes no excuses. And when facing defeat,can be honest and respectful but.....all the while studying mistakes and clamoring for the next opportunity to prove self.

[boozeboxer]

Greatness IMO should be determined on how good you are.

Shouldn't it be determined by how great you are? I mean how good you are would only determine goodness. hmm.