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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by dangoteinlaw: 7:48am On Jun 02, 2020
I agree with the list 100. Mayweather made so much records and recognition infact when boxing was almost dying like wrestling may weather brought back the fun. I hate when ppl confuse stats for sentiments, who's tyson self mtcheeew

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by omonnakoda: 7:48am On Jun 02, 2020
southpole:
yet Ali recorded 6 losses in his 61 fights , May weather did not record a loss in his first 50 fights and he is still fighting, the way he is going he may not lose 6 fights in his 61 fights as the case with Ali.
He is still fighting?

When last did he fight?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by omonnakoda: 7:49am On Jun 02, 2020
dangoteinlaw:
I agree with the list 100. Mayweather made so much records and recognition infact when boxing was almost dying like wrestling may weather brought back the fun. I hate when ppl confuse stats for sentiments, who's tyson self mtcheeew
Mayweather 50 -0
Calzaghe was 46-0

Why is Calzaghe not on the list? But Hopkins whom he beat is?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Fash20: 7:50am On Jun 02, 2020
Alot of people will disagree with this... But the record says he's the best
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by OChimex: 7:51am On Jun 02, 2020
[quote author=omonnakoda post=90220469]
Clean sheet is quite irrelevant

Joe Calzaghe 46-0 had a clean sheet and even beat Hopkins who is on the list as well as Roy Jones Jnr. BUT he fought them when they were in their 40s and generally picked his opponents

It is important to remember that boxers now fight 12 rounds . I am old enough to remember when they fought 15 rounds. grin
When there was no back pass rule in football

I don't think the two eras can be compared.
George Foreman would have destroyed Tyson in 5 rounds.

Go and look at his record when he came back in his 40s [/quote)


You guys are sentimental to almost everything. A group put up a verifiable records with which they arrived at conclusion to prove their facts. but you just say unverifiable unproven things without evidence.

That sounds like a layman or street man making arguments

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by bassman007(m): 7:52am On Jun 02, 2020
The fact that he has won all his 50 fights doesn't make him the GOAT. Most of the other greats have fought more than 50 times. Until he reaches their number of fights and still remain unbeaten, he shouldn't be crowned a boxing GOAT just yet

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by dangoteinlaw: 7:52am On Jun 02, 2020
southpole:
They gave the conditions, this guy forght 50 times without losing a fight can you say that with mohammed Ali or any of your favourite s?
leave those circus clowns calling tyson, even their ordinary exam they couldn't pass 12subjects at once but somehow mayweather beat 50persons in a row. Next thing they will come up with excuses that those beaten boxers weren't big enough.
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by DRPAIT123(m): 7:53am On Jun 02, 2020
1stola:
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You know nothing!
Just like those fools who compiled the list.
he has a solid point, mike was simply amazing as an explosive boxer, he was quite fun to watch but he has a weak resume.
How many HOFs did he beat, just two, including a washed up and old Larry Holmes.
He couldn't even beat holyfield twine, lost brutally against Lennox Luis.
Sentiment will make a man list Tyson in Top HW not to talk of Top Boxers
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by southpole: 7:53am On Jun 02, 2020
omonnakoda:
He is still fighting?

When last did he fight?
He may not fight again but he did not record any loss in his career
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by senatordave1(m): 7:53am On Jun 02, 2020
MrBrownJay1:
on paper, yes he is, but the reality is that, if Mike Tyson isnt on that list, then these people dont know what greatest fighter means.

forget their losses, MIKE TYSON is the greatest fighter that ever lived, no questions about it....followed closely by Ali.

Keep shut,even Lennox lewis is better than tyson
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by omonnakoda: 7:54am On Jun 02, 2020
southpole:
He may not fight again but he did not record any loss in his career
Equally true for Joe Calzaghe

Why is he not on the list?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by DRPAIT123(m): 7:54am On Jun 02, 2020
bassman007:
The fact that he has won all his 50 fights doesn't make him the GOAT. Most of the other greats have fought more than 50 times. Until he reaches their number of fights and still remain unbeaten, he shouldn't be crowned a boxing GOAT just yet
he beat better boxers than ever SRR, more HOFs, not just 50-0.
Goggle is your friend.
He fought 16world champs in a row

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by intergral(m): 7:55am On Jun 02, 2020
ednut1:
you dont even know boxing. Are they in the same weight class
Thanks you very... The only meaningful comment so far... That list is for their weight division... Not for heavyweight...
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by senatordave1(m): 7:55am On Jun 02, 2020
kingkakaone:

Tyson is for this generation but not as great as those on the list. His reign was powerful but short.
We are talking about people who reigned for a long time here. I'm not taking anything away from Tyson but he couldn't have been the boxing GOAT.
Do you know about Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis?
Those were beasts. I'd like you to watch their clips on ESPN boxing online or better still watch DStv SS 8 on weekdays from 12am to see these great boxers.
Ali also is good and could still pass out as the GOAT but Tyson cannot wear that crown.

Guy,so you know sugar ray Robinson? You arw just like me.I used to think that Muhammed Ali is the greatest till I studied Robinson.even Lennox lewis bested Floyd

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by omonnakoda: 7:56am On Jun 02, 2020
dangoteinlaw:
I agree with the list 100. Mayweather made so much records and recognition infact when boxing was almost dying like wrestling may weather brought back the fun. I hate when ppl confuse stats for sentiments, who's tyson self mtcheeew
So much records? What does that mean?
Only 1 record I know of
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by MandalorianCree: 7:59am On Jun 02, 2020
Sugar Ray Robinson was perfect, there was nothing he could not do, he could throw a knockout punch going backwards. He had electrifying pace, magnificent footwork, crushing punches, his hands were as fast as flash, he could throw six punch combinations in the time it took the opponent to throw two. He sometimes fought twice in a month. His style was beautiful, his punches were accurate and surgical. Imagine a boxer having the flair of Ali and the knockout power of Tyson. If you asked God to build you a boxer he will give you Sugar Ray Robinson.
Total fights
200
Wins
172
Wins by KO
109
Losses
19
Draws
6
No contests
2

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Awoo88: 8:00am On Jun 02, 2020
joeyfire:


Thats not what I remember o. Manny did the mandatory blood test but Mayweather's team still demanded he do more tests and accused him of doping.
He never did!! He said he was afraid of needle but have tattoo all over his body. He only agreed to urine test. It was when his argument could no longer be sustained that he agreed to random testing. He want a schedule testing where he will be pre- inform.

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by omonnakoda: 8:03am On Jun 02, 2020
joeyfire:


Thats not what I remember o. Manny did the mandatory blood test but Mayweather's team still demanded he do more tests and accused him of doping.
That is not true
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by DelphiOracle(m): 8:10am On Jun 02, 2020
Kallmerb:
Its true sha... The same way Mikel Obi is the greatest Footballer of all time undecided
where u from come out?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by ehirosplusbiz(m): 8:13am On Jun 02, 2020
ValCon888:
Any list where Cassius Clay a.k.a Muhammad Ali isn't the no.1 boxer of all time is a useless list.

I'm shocked beyond belief the list doesn't include Joe Frazier.

The Baddest Man on the Planet, the only boxer who throws punches in bunches, and the youngest heavy weight champion of all time Iron Mike Tyson is not even in the top 10.

The clowns that compiled this list are high on angel dust.

These where rated by clean sheet
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by SaintChukz(m): 8:21am On Jun 02, 2020
Anneka101:
This must be a joke to the boxing association worldwide. Nothing wey money no fit do sha.

TMT finally bought this.

At least someone finally gets it. Thank you!
This was the only comment i was hoping to read here.
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Yaga22: 8:22am On Jun 02, 2020
Mohammed Ali should be number one.

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by 27Pushing30: 8:31am On Jun 02, 2020
ValCon888:
Any list where Cassius Clay a.k.a Muhammad Ali isn't the no.1 boxer of all time is a useless list.

I'm shocked beyond belief the list doesn't include Joe Frazier.

The Baddest Man on the Planet, the only boxer who throws punches in bunches, and the youngest heavy weight champion of all time Iron Mike Tyson is not even in the top 10.

The clowns that compiled this list are high on angel dust.

Azzin boxing these days is a joke jare . But then again so is EVERY ASPECT OF SPORT these days.

Joe Frazier v Ali, Ali v Foreman you can’t watch both fights and not CRINGE see heavy blows.

Now any small thing you “grab” your opponent and hold on for 15 seconds lmao. No blow for blow action at all.

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Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Marcus247(m): 8:33am On Jun 02, 2020
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Nobody: 8:36am On Jun 02, 2020
robosky02:
So guys what do you make of this


When we have


Mohammed Alli. ..... For the older generation


And


Mike Tyson ... For the recent generation



Can we really say May weather is the greatest?
based on wins and losses yes!
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Nomswag: 8:38am On Jun 02, 2020
well deserved
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Dextre(m): 8:39am On Jun 02, 2020
ValCon888:
Any list where Cassius Clay a.k.a Muhammad Ali isn't the no.1 boxer of all time is a useless list.

I'm shocked beyond belief the list doesn't include Joe Frazier.

The Baddest Man on the Planet, the only boxer who throws punches in bunches, and the youngest heavy weight champion of all time Iron Mike Tyson is not even in the top 10.

The clowns that compiled this list are high on angel dust.



This is based on statistics not fan favouritism or skill
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Judybash93(m): 8:42am On Jun 02, 2020
Where the hell is George Foreman?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by careytommy37(m): 8:45am On Jun 02, 2020
kingkakaone:

Tyson is for this generation but not as great as those on the list. His reign was powerful but short.
We are talking about people who reigned for a long time here. I'm not taking anything away from Tyson but he couldn't have been the boxing GOAT.
Do you know about Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis?
Those were beasts. I'd like you to watch their clips on ESPN boxing online or better still watch DStv SS 8 on weekdays from 12am to see these great boxers.
Ali also is good and could still pass out as the GOAT but Tyson cannot wear that crown.

Mike Tysonn reigned from 1983-1997. He was on top for 14 good years
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Judybash93(m): 8:46am On Jun 02, 2020
MandalorianCree:
Sugar Ray Robinson was perfect, there was nothing he could not do, he could throw a knockout punch going backwards. He had electrifying pace, magnificent footwork, crushing punches, his hands were as fast as flash, he could throw six punch combinations in the time it took the opponent to throw two. He sometimes fought twice in a month. His style was beautiful, his punches were accurate and surgical. Imagine a boxer having the flair of Ali and the knockout power of Tyson. If you asked God to build you a boxer he will give you Sugar Ray Robinson.
Total fights
200
Wins
172
Wins by KO
109
Losses
19
Draws
6
No contests
2

Yes, i couldn't stop watching his fights after stumbling on his video last year. The dude was a complete fighter
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by Depressed101: 8:51am On Jun 02, 2020
robosky02:
So guys what do you make of this


When we have


Mohammed Alli. ..... For the older generation


And


Mike Tyson ... For the recent generation



Can we really say May weather is the greatest?
if you say money, then he is, but definitely not boxing, I hate watching his fights, a boxer that relies on anonymous decisions, is that one a boxer?
Re: Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time by cezarman(m): 8:58am On Jun 02, 2020
ednut1:
mike tyson is no where near the top ten heavyweights. One dimensional, no plan b, never got off the floor to win. Was beaten black and blue by prime fit fighters. Holyfied and lewis battered him like a kid cheesy

Nice one... those guys shouting "Tyson" are just bias.

To quote them weak me, because they'll never be objective when it comes to Tyson and boxing.

People like that only watch boxing highlights.

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