Sam Langfords legacy?

[NYDominican]

Sam Langford, the "Boston Terror", "Boston Bonecrusher". His professional boxing career.

How do you think Sam ranks all time in the lightweight division (Clearly, this was very early in Sams professional career)?

Why?


How do you think Langford ranks all time in the welterweight division (Early in his pro career)?


Why?


How do you think Sam ranks all time in the middleweight division?


Why?



How do you think Sam ranks all time in the light heavyweight division?


Why?

[NYDominican]

Sams professional boxing career. The later stage, he was weighing in at around 204 pounds. Quite light, compared to the heavyweight boxers from 1975 till now. But, in Sams pro career, he fought many opponents who were much heavier than him.


How do you think Langford stacks up with the heavyweights?


Why?



How do you think Sam ranks all time in boxings "Pound for Pound" category?


Why?



In-depth breakdowns are much appreciated. Thanks.

[SaadOffTheDeck]

Definitive top 5 all time fighter, not sure I'd have him that high in any single division. He's either 1A or 1B with Greb on my all time list.