Greatest since Marciano, Robinson?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...is-gloves.html

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Originally Posted by Rongar

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...is-gloves.html

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he has to be in the conversation for greatest ever in my opinion

I didnt realize boxing still exists.

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Originally Posted by Wassit3

he has to be in the conversation for greatest ever in my opinion

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The problem with that is his lack of high profile opponents. Had he fought and defeated Hopkins and Jones earlier in his career, that would make a difference.

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Originally Posted by Arctic Blast

The problem with that is his lack of high profile opponents. Had he fought and defeated Hopkins and Jones earlier in his career, that would make a difference.

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But then, AB, would they also not have been more formidable opponents?

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Originally Posted by ragecage

I didnt realize boxing still exists.

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F.Y.I. :)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/4181323.stm

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Originally Posted by Rongar

But then, AB, would they also not have been more formidable opponents?

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Certainly...which is why beating them earlier in their careers would have been so impressive. Calzaghe has had a GREAT career, but he has too many fights against average opposition (which is THE biggest problem with boxing) to rank up there with the all time greats.