If we are optimistic and this fight does happen, where in your all time list would you you rank the winner?
For me
Ali and Louis are my top two all time and in a class of their own.
I then have a few more in a second tier and then about ten more in a tier after that.
I’d have no problem putting the winner in that third ATG tier.
Thoughts?
Fury v Usyk winner
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HomicideHenry
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Re: Fury v Usyk winner
If Tyson Fury won I would say that it would be proof positive that he could handle any all time great boxer whose main strength was speed. Either way both men would be in the top 10 all-time greats on the basis of the fight.
And.... much as I like the idea you presented of different tiers within the top 10 or 15 the truth is anyone in the top 10 or 15 could be anyone in the top 10 or 15 at any given time including Muhammad Ali or Joe Louis. Especially when you get into the top five because you are literally splitting hairs at that point in terms of greatness.
And.... much as I like the idea you presented of different tiers within the top 10 or 15 the truth is anyone in the top 10 or 15 could be anyone in the top 10 or 15 at any given time including Muhammad Ali or Joe Louis. Especially when you get into the top five because you are literally splitting hairs at that point in terms of greatness.
Re: Fury v Usyk winner
Ok, we need to revise it.
1. Big Lennox Lewis
2. Iron Evander Holyfield
3. Sugar Muhammad Ali
4. Larry Dr Steelhammer Holmes
5. George The Old Mongoose Foreman
6. Joe Hands of Stone Frazier
7. Marvellous Rocky Marciano
8. Smokin' Joe Louis
9. Mike The Gentleman Tyson
10. Riddick Dr Ironfist Bowe
11. Terrible Ken Norton
12. Gene The Sweet Pea Tunney
13. Jack Bonecrusher Dempsey
14. Wladimir Big Daddy Klitschko
15. Sonny The Brown Bomber Liston
16. Pretty Boy Floyd Patterson
17. Joe The Real Deal Walcott
18. Ezzard Lights Out Charles
19. Jack Tex Johnson
20. Vitali Ambling Alp Klitschko
I guess, Tyson Two Ton Fury or Oleksandr The Golden Boy Usyk can claim for the 12-14 spots.
1. Big Lennox Lewis
2. Iron Evander Holyfield
3. Sugar Muhammad Ali
4. Larry Dr Steelhammer Holmes
5. George The Old Mongoose Foreman
6. Joe Hands of Stone Frazier
7. Marvellous Rocky Marciano
8. Smokin' Joe Louis
9. Mike The Gentleman Tyson
10. Riddick Dr Ironfist Bowe
11. Terrible Ken Norton
12. Gene The Sweet Pea Tunney
13. Jack Bonecrusher Dempsey
14. Wladimir Big Daddy Klitschko
15. Sonny The Brown Bomber Liston
16. Pretty Boy Floyd Patterson
17. Joe The Real Deal Walcott
18. Ezzard Lights Out Charles
19. Jack Tex Johnson
20. Vitali Ambling Alp Klitschko
I guess, Tyson Two Ton Fury or Oleksandr The Golden Boy Usyk can claim for the 12-14 spots.
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