Quote Originally Posted by generalbulldog View Post
Marvin Hagler is 1 of my all time favorite fighters and he had 2 losses as a prospect before meeting Antuofermo for the mw title in '79. Hagler in this day and age would be called a garbage fighter or exposed by this generation's fans. That's the sad reality. Undefeated records seems to matter a lot to boxing fans and especially casual boxing fans these days. Whereas in the old days no one really cares. It was resume and opposition that counts.
I think it is more about perception, than it is the record standing by itself. If it can be sold a promoter will take advantage of it. You will never be able to shut Floyd's mouth as long as he has a zero and he sells it like he a used car dealer.

When stepped into the ring against Duran 71-1 was Leonard 27-0. It was a very big big selling point at the time that Duran had vowed to the people never to loose again. I don't think casual fans and avid boxing fans alike even care the JCC jr has a 0 in the L column. Is it a meaningless record? Certainly not! It sells tickets.