
Originally Posted by
Nameless
Eric Lucas: He wasn't the most gifted boxer but he had a heart large as a river, was working very hard and by his perseverance, became champion. He's also the one who is at the origins of the boxing explosion in Quebec, without him, the youngest generations wouldn't have had a front figure to look for and to "believe it was possible". Determination, the will to fight, hard worker and a top notch personality, many qualities we don'T find so often by these days.
Willie Pep: As he belongs to another era, I never saw him fight personally but when I stumbled upon his videos it has been a revelation to me, he was so swift with movements so smooth, like a moving shadow in a ballroom dancing hall. Possibly my favorite boxer of all time, a guy who didn't have that much power but who did sure find out how to compensate it brillantly. I think that there has never been a more fluid boxer than him, a defensive and mobility genius.
Roy Jones Jr: Need I say more? During his best years, he got it all, from excitement, speed, power and ring generalship. Hell, even his showboating and "big mouth" were entertaining in the good way. Now, for the past 3 years, I only wish he'd get the message and stop making a fool of himself though.
Erik Morrales: I have been quite overwhelmed by El' Terrible too, he had an iron chin, very fast and strong and he sure was coming to fight, I don't recall a fight where Erik didn't try his very best and didn't come to exchange as much leather as possible.
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