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Does a perfect record exist in boxing?

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Post by SportsmanGC Thu 27 Oct 2011, 1:58 pm

Almost every discussion on a boxer - whether a champion, novice or ATG always raises questions about the quality of their opposition.

Calzaghe record as been questioned...roy jones is criticised for who he faced before his more recent downfall...marcianos opposition...many more. Even recently we had SRR's record being discussed as it was considered he potentially missed out fighting a few contenders! There are so many more in almost every discussion on here.

Which boxers can't be critised for thier records potentially missing names? And more importnantly, which current or ex world champs fought the best possible and are considered not to have any gaps?

Or simply, is the boxer community way to harsh on the records of boxers? We accept there are politics in the sport, there are multiple belts, there is money to be made...so why is it a surprise when boxers miss the odd challenge?

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Post by Rowley Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:01 pm

Sprtsman think the one that is pretty much beyond reproach is Harry Greb, nigh on 300 fights and pretty much everyone across middle and light heavy in his day. Add into that the fact he holds winning records against most and think you have a pretty good argument to put him beyond much criticism.

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Post by Scottrf Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:02 pm

Rocky Marciano, Salvador Sanchez and Gene Tunney come close.

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Post by oxring Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:03 pm

rowley wrote:Sprtsman think the one that is pretty much beyond reproach is Harry Greb, nigh on 300 fights and pretty much everyone across middle and light heavy in his day. Add into that the fact he holds winning records against most and think you have a pretty good argument to put him beyond much criticism.

True that. Hero.
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Post by 88Chris05 Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:03 pm

I don't think there's any record which could be absolutely, one hundred percent and without and question considered perfect. But that said, some men have come damn close. Realistically, what more could any expect from, say, Henry Armstrong? To me, nobody ever achieved more than him, but if you ask enough people some will eventually say, "Well, why didn't he fight Wes Ramey?", or "how did he manage to lose twice to Zivic in title fights?"

It's the nature of the beast, I think. I think there is a tendancy to be a little too harsh on fighters now and again, to be honest - and I think the proliferation of belts has played a part in that. Perhaps gives an illusion that certain fighters are shamefully ducking certain others (who often have a puzzling 'mandatory' status), and leads us to revise history and apply the same theory to some old-timers.
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Post by ErmanH Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:05 pm

The obvious one would be Ali as do not think his record can be questioned in terms of the quality he faced in a golden era for the division.

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Post by SportsmanGC Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:10 pm

yeah i'll have a read over grebes record later.

i'm not taking into account that a boxer loses a fight, but whether they fought the best or not. in reality, i'd argue that any with a '0' still intact has automatically not fought the best out there. when styles make fights and a fighter normally has over 40 fights, there should be a time when someone gets the better of you...

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Post by HumanWindmill Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:13 pm

I agree with jeff and would pick Greb, whom I've always believed to have boasted the best record in pro boxing.

Ezzard Charles would probably be the next I'd think about.

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Post by bellchees Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:23 pm

As a more Modern one De la Hoya fought a great level of competition consistently, didn't always win however. Off the top of my head I think Winky Wright is the only guy who he missed but should have fought.

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Post by oxring Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:29 pm

ermietrude wrote:The obvious one would be Ali as do not think his record can be questioned in terms of the quality he faced in a golden era for the division.

Nah - Ali's can be questioned. Why didn't he rematch Foreman on home soil and fought lesser men instead - being one of many questions levelled at "the greatest" through the cold cruel lens of revisionist history.

Its not a bad question, either.
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Post by Scottrf Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:32 pm

Because Foreman disappeared and took part in silly exhibition bouts.

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Post by HumanWindmill Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:34 pm

In all fairness, oxy, Ali had knocked Foreman out.

Foreman didn't rematch Frazier immediately, either, and nor did Frazier rematch Ali straight after the first fight.

Foreman v Young was an eliminator to fight Ali so, had Foreman prevailed, the rematch would have happened.

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Post by Rowley Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:34 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:I agree with jeff and would pick Greb, whom I've always believed to have boasted the best record in pro boxing.

Ezzard Charles would probably be the next I'd think about.

Expect better from you Windy, everyone knows he ducked the third fight with Burley.

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Post by HumanWindmill Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:36 pm

rowley wrote:
HumanWindmill wrote:I agree with jeff and would pick Greb, whom I've always believed to have boasted the best record in pro boxing.

Ezzard Charles would probably be the next I'd think about.

Expect better from you Windy, everyone knows he ducked the third fight with Burley.

Oops!

Book only arrived yesterday, jeff. That's my excuse, and I'll be damned if I don't stick to it.

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Post by Rowley Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:42 pm

Not a problem Windy, hope it will not be long before you take responsbility for boring everyone senseless with Burley articles.

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Post by HumanWindmill Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:42 pm

You can count on it, mate.

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Post by oxring Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:50 pm

rowley wrote:Not a problem Windy, hope it will not be long before you take responsbility for boring everyone senseless with Burley articles.

When did Ezzy duck a 3rd fight with Burley - which book am I missing? Its not in Otty's (or I missed it if it was). Can't believe it anyway - he'd whipped Burley twice and I can't see anything would change in the 3rd bout.
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Post by Rowley Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:53 pm

Was joking Oxy, much as it pains me to admit it Ezzard beat Charley fair and square both times.

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Post by oxring Thu 27 Oct 2011, 2:55 pm

rowley wrote:Was joking Oxy, much as it pains me to admit it Ezzard beat Charley fair and square both times.

Likewise. Although, to be fair - Burley had no business playing with MWs like Ezzy anyway. If he'd have had his shot at WW as he so richly deserved...
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