Was Robinson greater at Welterweight or Middleweight?

Was Robinson greater at welterweight or Middleweight?

Welterweight
26
87%
Middleweight
4
13%
 
Total votes: 30

elmersalsa
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Re: Was Robinson greater at Welterweight or Middleweight?

Post by elmersalsa »

Cojimar 1946 wrote:Many people would not view LaMotta as great because he was inconsistent. It depends how one defines greatness I guess. He lacked the consistency of a Hagler, Monzon, Roy Jones, etc.
The great Jake LaMotta beat very good and great boxers in his prime.
Kalan
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Re: Was Robinson greater at Welterweight or Middleweight?

Post by Kalan »

He beat Sugar Ray Robinson for sure -- despite being short, slow, unskilled, easily pummeled, and lacking in punching power. He was very tough -- even though Danny Nardico, another tough guy, knocked him down, beat him up real good, and made him quit in his corner.
evrenb
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Re: Was Robinson greater at Welterweight or Middleweight?

Post by evrenb »

Kalan wrote:He beat Sugar Ray Robinson for sure -- despite being short, slow, unskilled, easily pummeled, and lacking in punching power. He was very tough -- even though Danny Nardico, another tough guy, knocked him down, beat him up real good, and made him quit in his corner.
I bet you I have seen a lot more footage of earlier lamotta footage than you. If you did you would have a different opinion.
Then again it's you,so you probably wouldn't.
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