I said that all in jest about Hatton top 12 btw. I actually dont know where he will rank alltime top 140, as his career isn't over yet.
Wilfred Benitez was certainly a great hall of fame fighter. He did lose to the other superstars of his day, Kostya lost to Hatton, though Philips, he just got had by the better guy on the night, as was Hatton, though noone thinks Phillios is actually better.
Just happens like that..
I think certain guys whon have campaigned at 140, didnt do so long enough to take the no2 spot from Kostya. Pryor beat a Great smaller hall of fame fighter in Argeullo. Thats all. He was spectacular, though could last 10 years at the top, as he did try to come back. He was a huge threat, and wanted to go up to fight Leonard, but Leonard avoided him.
I would have Chavez higher than Benitez, as I think he did more work at 140, though Chavez will be considered greater alltime, most probably, he didnt do as much as Tszyu at 140. Whittaker also fought there, for a whole 1-2 fights, they dont really rate at the weight.
I suspect Hatton will be inside the top 10 140 alltime when its all said and done. As for Pryor, he publicly acknowledges Tszyu as the OTHER standout 140 fighter, though feels he cannot forgive him for quitting, even if he was going to lose. He thought should lose trying to the very end.
Pryor doesnt know what its like to fight that long, and these are comments Tszyu used to make of preffering to die in the ring, obviously something changed. It was said by Tszyu, he never quit anything in his life, and then to retire on his stool no protest as hos corner waved it off. Sometimes who you are, you are humbled with the opposite.
He took the loss and critisicm like A MAN, better than some of his fans![]()
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