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Lee · 04-22-2005, 10:48 PM

I have two lists-

In no particular order my 5 favorites that I grew up watching.

Alexis Arguello-The explosive thin man was not extremely mobile but he was smooth and slipped punches well, exceptional power for his build, he could turn the tide of a fight at anytime. Was as classy a fighter as you would find, always put on a show.

Danny "Little Red" Lopez-I am hard pressed to think of a more exciting fighter than Little Red. Not blessed with an abundance of boxing skill you could count on 2 things when he fought. He would hit the Canvas, and then get back up and knock out his opponent, always looked stiff in the ring to me, but he could punch.

Ray"Boom Boom" Mancini-Another who was not among the most skilled guys out there, he willed himself to win wearing opponents down with the sheer volume of his attack, great heart. I will never forget the 15th round of the second Bramble fight when Mancini, battered and Bloody begged the Ref to let him finish like a Champ, that was a hell of a fight. Still the only time I have gotten teary watching Boxing.

Marvin Hagler-The Marvelous one was a machine in the Ring, a ferocious slugger who developed solid Boxing skills as his career progressed. (I feel he is often underrated in this area) He dominated his division like few had and the Hearns fight is the best 3 rounds of Boxing I have ever seen in a middleweight fight.

Thomas Hearns-The Hitman was a force, his right hand at Welter was as dangerous a punch as there has ever been IMO, he stayed around way too long and did not have the most solid of Chins, but his long rangy punches were smooth and crisp. Chose to punch more than box cause he could, but when he did put choose to Box he was as good as any, ask Sugar Ray.

Top 5 oldtimers (Have seen them all on Film)

Stanley Ketchel Pure ferocity in the ring, this man fought with anger in his heart.

Harry Greb Perpetual motion, punches from all angles non-stop as long as the fight lasted.

Sugar Ray Robinson What can you say about Ray, arguably the best pound for pound ever, he was a poet in the Ring.

Jack Dempsey Fought like a panther stalking his prey, the sight of Jack in the ring was menacing, had as good a killer instinct as anyone in the game.

Henry Armstrong Another like Greb who threw nonstop from every conceivable angle, but with more power, another contender for best P4P of all time.

04-22-2005, 10:48 PM	#34
Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Scorched Desert Posts: 4,653	My favs I have two lists- In no particular order my 5 favorites that I grew up watching. Alexis Arguello-The explosive thin man was not extremely mobile but he was smooth and slipped punches well, exceptional power for his build, he could turn the tide of a fight at anytime. Was as classy a fighter as you would find, always put on a show. Danny "Little Red" Lopez-I am hard pressed to think of a more exciting fighter than Little Red. Not blessed with an abundance of boxing skill you could count on 2 things when he fought. He would hit the Canvas, and then get back up and knock out his opponent, always looked stiff in the ring to me, but he could punch. Ray"Boom Boom" Mancini-Another who was not among the most skilled guys out there, he willed himself to win wearing opponents down with the sheer volume of his attack, great heart. I will never forget the 15th round of the second Bramble fight when Mancini, battered and Bloody begged the Ref to let him finish like a Champ, that was a hell of a fight. Still the only time I have gotten teary watching Boxing. Marvin Hagler-The Marvelous one was a machine in the Ring, a ferocious slugger who developed solid Boxing skills as his career progressed. (I feel he is often underrated in this area) He dominated his division like few had and the Hearns fight is the best 3 rounds of Boxing I have ever seen in a middleweight fight. Thomas Hearns-The Hitman was a force, his right hand at Welter was as dangerous a punch as there has ever been IMO, he stayed around way too long and did not have the most solid of Chins, but his long rangy punches were smooth and crisp. Chose to punch more than box cause he could, but when he did put choose to Box he was as good as any, ask Sugar Ray. Top 5 oldtimers (Have seen them all on Film) Stanley Ketchel Pure ferocity in the ring, this man fought with anger in his heart. Harry Greb Perpetual motion, punches from all angles non-stop as long as the fight lasted. Sugar Ray Robinson What can you say about Ray, arguably the best pound for pound ever, he was a poet in the Ring. Jack Dempsey Fought like a panther stalking his prey, the sight of Jack in the ring was menacing, had as good a killer instinct as anyone in the game. Henry Armstrong Another like Greb who threw nonstop from every conceivable angle, but with more power, another contender for best P4P of all time.