Thinks its just ingrained in eras. We all love to believe that the ones we came up with stand above the ones prior and the ones we watch today. Familiarity...nostalgia....seeing a fighter who is infact 'complete' and therefore more easily judged and evaluated. Fans tend to live in the 'now' and its all about perspective. The weight ranges and classifications are just verbiage. You say heavyweight division and it draws visuals and historic relevance. You say 190 lbs today and you think cruiser weight so some have a hard time giving them a realistic chance vs guys today based strictly on size. Though you cannot dismiss the intangiables of fighters gone by...activity, skill and frankly grit...sort of goes hand in hand with generations too. People were 'harder' and thats just a fact compared to some pampered divas we have wearing gloves today. I give Marcianos power a chance vs many but giving weight he would not meet heavys in the ring. Rocky as an active cruiser would be on par with Holyfield giving that division life and be a nightmare for anyone. You have to play the hand your dealt. Bit of a ramble,ahh well.

Shit...while were here. Holyfield vs Marciano anyone,cruiser ? I like Holyfield