Favourite fighter of all time

Tommysixfingers · 11-16-2007, 01:53 PM

I'm curious of which fighter you would pick as your absolute favourite fighter (you only get to pick one fighter).

My all time favourite is Marvin Hagler. The man was a monster of fighter. He fought and beat just about everyone that mattered at the time. Imo he could very well be the best MW ever.Another trait that makes him my #1 is that he has always been a class act.

CONN CHRIS · 11-16-2007, 02:08 PM

Larry Holmes. I loved how you could feel that jab hit even through the TV screen.

Ric915 · 11-16-2007, 02:50 PM

Easily Ray Boom Boom Mancini

a87star · 11-16-2007, 03:20 PM

I know he's not world class but Micky Ward is my favorite fighter of all time. His fights with Green, Neary, Augustus, and the trilogy with Gatti were classics.

bear · 11-16-2007, 03:42 PM

I'm going to cheat and name two guys, by making a distinction between guys I've seen fight and guys I haven't seen. Among the latter I'd say Sugar Boy Nando because I've always viewed him as a boxing everyman. Fought professionally in four decades, was a ranked fighter in his prime, and just seems to me to epitimize a pro fighter.

For much the same reason, among fighters that I've seen I'd say Joey Giardello. Joey began fighting before I was born, was a ranked fighter throughout my young life when I was in grammar school, won a title when I was in high school, and was still punching when I got into College. A quality pro for a long, long time.

Bear

Ian Lord · 11-16-2007, 04:04 PM

For me it's Mike Tyson. He burst onto the scene when I was just getting into boxing [1986] and he blew me away. I can still remember how the hairs on the back of my neck used to stand on end when he was being introduced by Michael Buffer before his fights.

Claybor · 11-16-2007, 04:21 PM

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mh2365 · 11-16-2007, 04:26 PM

I really can't choose ... I love Marvin Johnson and Alexis Arguello equally

gocubsgo · 11-16-2007, 06:47 PM

I will have to go with Boom Boom Mancini also. He fought at a time when i enjoyed watching fights and you could see quality fights on free TV.

taf1971 · 11-16-2007, 07:03 PM

I too would have to go with Mike Tyson. I have the Tyson dvd and when you go back and see those early fights he was just a different fighter. The speed and awareness at all times of what was going on in the ring just awesome! I could not wait to see his fights back then and always hoped during each comeback that somehow that dominance would return. Many to choose from but Mike just sticks out!

Lee · 11-17-2007, 04:15 AM

Mancini and the Tommy Hearns by a mile. Boom Boom for his heart and the Hitman, because minus an average chin was the epitome of a Boxer/Slugger. If he had Hagler's chin he would have likely never been beaten.

Cap · 11-17-2007, 09:02 AM

Of recent vintage, I'd say George Chuvalo, despite never winning a world title. He'd likely have one if he were fighting now. He was a working man's fighter.

Cap

IceTea · 11-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Jack Dempsey

Austin · 11-18-2007, 01:44 AM

My favorite has to be Kid Gavilan! He was an exciting boxer with outstanding left jab, who fought leading middleweights successfully while only a few pounds over the welterweight limit. He also scored some surprising KO’s while not noted for his hitting power. His list of opponents included the who’s who of boxing as he never ducked anyone during his era. His chin has to be one of the best in boxing, although his defense certainly helped. You could make a strong argument that he is one of the best 5 welterweights of all time!!

Austin

gdf82 · 11-18-2007, 09:13 AM

Danny " Little Red " Lopez

Thunder · 11-18-2007, 10:01 AM

I'll stick to the format of the question and go with Arturo Gatti, but Ray Leonard is pretty close.

Other guys I rooted for: Marlon Starling, Roy Jones, Sean O'Grady, JC Superstar, Gerry Cooney, Manny Pacquiao, Kelly Pavlik, and oddly at various point of their career three heavyweights who fought each other Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis (pretty much in that chronological order).

Those are just guys that I saw in their primes. I'm a big Ali guy, but he was at the end when I saw him live.

For whatever reason, some fighters I never cared for: Mike Tyson, Thomas Hearns, Pernell Whitaker and Felix Trinidad.

Lee · 11-18-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gdf82

Danny " Little Red " Lopez

Good call!! I have to add him to my list too. He was a staple on Saturday TV in the late 70's and as exciting as anyone around. Seemed like every fight he would climg off the deck to knock his ooponent out....until he ran into Salvador Sanchez at least.

Typical Lopez fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkd5kkpNFMg

Mad Bomber · 11-19-2007, 03:02 PM

Joe Louis

Honourable Mention

1. Marvin Hagler - Possibly Greatest Middleweight Ever
2. George Chuvalo - Great Fighter, and an even greater man.
3. Jose Napoles - Top 5 welter all-time IMO

Greg

Kalinik · 11-19-2007, 03:41 PM

Oscar!

And when counting out those who are still active (as much as Oscar will be again): Floyd Patterson.

johnph77 · 11-20-2007, 12:30 AM

Rocky Marciano. And surprised I'm the first to mention him so far down in the thread.

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bear Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 18,797	I'm going to cheat and name two guys, by making a distinction between guys I've seen fight and guys I haven't seen. Among the latter I'd say Sugar Boy Nando because I've always viewed him as a boxing everyman. Fought professionally in four decades, was a ranked fighter in his prime, and just seems to me to epitimize a pro fighter. For much the same reason, among fighters that I've seen I'd say Joey Giardello. Joey began fighting before I was born, was a ranked fighter throughout my young life when I was in grammar school, won a title when I was in high school, and was still punching when I got into College. A quality pro for a long, long time. Bear __________________ Bear's Unstable UTBA Season Four Gold Conference Central Division Champion First UTBA expansion franchise to win a conference divisional title

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Thunder Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,865	I'll stick to the format of the question and go with Arturo Gatti, but Ray Leonard is pretty close. Other guys I rooted for: Marlon Starling, Roy Jones, Sean O'Grady, JC Superstar, Gerry Cooney, Manny Pacquiao, Kelly Pavlik, and oddly at various point of their career three heavyweights who fought each other Riddick Bowe, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis (pretty much in that chronological order). Those are just guys that I saw in their primes. I'm a big Ali guy, but he was at the end when I saw him live. For whatever reason, some fighters I never cared for: Mike Tyson, Thomas Hearns, Pernell Whitaker and Felix Trinidad. __________________ I like Stats Mostly

11-16-2007, 01:53 PM	#1
Tommysixfingers All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,500	Favourite fighter of all time I'm curious of which fighter you would pick as your absolute favourite fighter (you only get to pick one fighter). My all time favourite is Marvin Hagler. The man was a monster of fighter. He fought and beat just about everyone that mattered at the time. Imo he could very well be the best MW ever.Another trait that makes him my #1 is that he has always been a class act.

11-16-2007, 02:50 PM	#3
Ric915 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 1,262	Easily Ray Boom Boom Mancini

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a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	I know he's not world class but Micky Ward is my favorite fighter of all time. His fights with Green, Neary, Augustus, and the trilogy with Gatti were classics.

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Ian Lord All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coventry, England. Posts: 1,814	For me it's Mike Tyson. He burst onto the scene when I was just getting into boxing [1986] and he blew me away. I can still remember how the hairs on the back of my neck used to stand on end when he was being introduced by Michael Buffer before his fights.

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mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I really can't choose ... I love Marvin Johnson and Alexis Arguello equally

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gocubsgo All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,556	I will have to go with Boom Boom Mancini also. He fought at a time when i enjoyed watching fights and you could see quality fights on free TV.

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taf1971 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: kokomo Posts: 56	I too would have to go with Mike Tyson. I have the Tyson dvd and when you go back and see those early fights he was just a different fighter. The speed and awareness at all times of what was going on in the ring just awesome! I could not wait to see his fights back then and always hoped during each comeback that somehow that dominance would return. Many to choose from but Mike just sticks out!

11-17-2007, 04:15 AM	#11
Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Scorched Desert Posts: 4,653	Mancini and the Tommy Hearns by a mile. Boom Boom for his heart and the Hitman, because minus an average chin was the epitome of a Boxer/Slugger. If he had Hagler's chin he would have likely never been beaten.

11-18-2007, 01:44 AM	#14
Austin Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 269	My favorite has to be Kid Gavilan! He was an exciting boxer with outstanding left jab, who fought leading middleweights successfully while only a few pounds over the welterweight limit. He also scored some surprising KO’s while not noted for his hitting power. His list of opponents included the who’s who of boxing as he never ducked anyone during his era. His chin has to be one of the best in boxing, although his defense certainly helped. You could make a strong argument that he is one of the best 5 welterweights of all time!! Austin

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gdf82 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: allen, tx Posts: 34	Danny " Little Red " Lopez

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Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	Joe Louis Honourable Mention 1. Marvin Hagler - Possibly Greatest Middleweight Ever 2. George Chuvalo - Great Fighter, and an even greater man. 3. Jose Napoles - Top 5 welter all-time IMO Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

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Kalinik Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 120	Oscar! And when counting out those who are still active (as much as Oscar will be again): Floyd Patterson.

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