Terap's Top 20.

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 04 Aug 2003, 16:08

Terap, Exactly what is your top 20 heavyweights of all time list? I'm really curious to know. You seem highly educated in boxing, and your opinions are valued by everyone on the forum. A top 20 list by you would be much appreciated.

Tyson KTFO 3 Times · Post by **Tyson KTFO 3 Times** » 05 Aug 2003, 06:28

damn you tantum, i was planning on doing the same thread!

Oh well, but i am very interested to hear what an educated poster like terap has in his top 10 or top 20.

Dave1armedTua · Post by **Dave1armedTua** » 08 Aug 2003, 16:26

In other words, he doesn't have a top list, but he does have a list of people he hates.

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 08 Aug 2003, 16:31

Any "filth" you are speaking of is merely joking around. Perhaps you don't know jokes when you see em. But I am without a doubt one of the most respected posters here... because I don't post "filth".

If you don't want to post a top 20 list, atleast have the guts to come out and say it.

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 08 Aug 2003, 19:18

That is the poster The Cuban Hawk, he's an editor here.

His SCREEN NAME is THE CUBAN HAWK....

How do you not get the joke?? How can he not know the specs of his favorite fighter, he even has a website devoted to Gavilan. Get it Terap?

Jaclem · Post by **Jaclem** » 10 Aug 2003, 14:06

getting to the original question:

the only way I can think of is to get the records of the fighter...if you don't have any of the o;d ring record books check them on boxrec and print them out. Go to the library and get the newspapers (now on micro film as a rule) and get the newspapers of the day of the title fights or the day before. Important fights were covered then and on the sports page they usually printed the tale of other tape, with all the physical stats.

libraries differ and some can drive you nuts, so ask for help if yu need it.

sometimes boxrec lists the heights of the boxers. if you find that,as a general rule the reach, as measured by arms held horizontal and from finger tip to finger tip is about the same as the height.

there are exceptions...welterweight joe walcott could pull up his socks without bending over, but the above paragraph is a reasonable check.

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 11 Aug 2003, 00:28

Jaclem wrote:getting to the original question:

the only way I can think of is to get the records of the fighter...if you don't have any of the o;d ring record books check them on boxrec and print them out. Go to the library and get the newspapers (now on micro film as a rule) and get the newspapers of the day of the title fights or the day before. Important fights were covered then and on the sports page they usually printed the tale of other tape, with all the physical stats.

libraries differ and some can drive you nuts, so ask for help if yu need it.

sometimes boxrec lists the heights of the boxers. if you find that,as a general rule the reach, as measured by arms held horizontal and from finger tip to finger tip is about the same as the height.

there are exceptions...welterweight joe walcott could pull up his socks without bending over, but the above paragraph is a reasonable check.

How is that the original question?

You're in the wrong thread Jaclem...

Jaclem · Post by **Jaclem** » 11 Aug 2003, 01:37

i'll be damned...so THAT'S where it went!!!! I clicked on the one with the question about the reaches of those welterweights and wondered why it didn't show up. must be most puzzling to those who haven't read that one. thanks tantum....i might never have found it as I don't thionk this one is on my notification list...

..now to get to the correct answer on THIS one...Gene Fullmer was NOT a cross dresser. wait a minute..let me check this thread topic again......

tolstoy · Post by **tolstoy** » 11 Aug 2003, 16:15

I was looking forward to reading some FILTH but unfortunately Terap, when I clicked on the link you provided, there was nothing but a light hearted post.

Perhaps you could explain why you regard that as "filth". I'm genuinely interested.

I would also be interested to see your top 20 to see how far down the list you place Muhammad Ali (if indeed he makes your list at all). But I realise that maybe we'll never know now...

Roll With The Punches · Post by **Roll With The Punches** » 25 Oct 2003, 03:25

i too am curious to see the list

Tyson KTFO 3 Times · Post by **Tyson KTFO 3 Times** » 25 Oct 2003, 10:56

it is a shame the list never materialised.

It would have been a great read.

tolstoy · Post by **tolstoy** » 25 Oct 2003, 12:43

It would be a good read...with Jimmy Young, Doug Jones and the like filling some of the top places.

Go on Terap...go for it.

Let us mock and ridicule your choices...unless, of course, you don't have the courage of your convictions.

Perhaps you will quit on your stool like a yellow dog...

Sweet Scientist · Post by **Sweet Scientist** » 25 Oct 2003, 14:19

With great regret, I must inform everyone that Terap will not be able to post his top 20 heavyweights. He can't count that high.

tolstoy · Post by **tolstoy** » 27 Oct 2003, 12:09

terap wrote:After careful consideration,

Here is my list of the 10 greatest heavyweights of all time:

1--Muhammad Ali
2--Muhammad Ali
3--Muhammad Ali
4--Muhammad Ali
5--Muhammad Ali
6--Muhammad Ali
7--Muhammad Ali
8--Muhammad Ali
9--Muhammad Ali
10-Muhammad Ali

STUDY IT HARD-- halfwits.

Coward... :)

ArtOfWar · Post by **ArtOfWar** » 27 Oct 2003, 12:38

Terap who's your number 1? Trevour Berbick?

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 27 Oct 2003, 12:43

Jaclem wrote:getting to the original question:

the only way I can think of is to get the records of the fighter...if you don't have any of the o;d ring record books check them on boxrec and print them out. Go to the library and get the newspapers (now on micro film as a rule) and get the newspapers of the day of the title fights or the day before. Important fights were covered then and on the sports page they usually printed the tale of other tape, with all the physical stats.

libraries differ and some can drive you nuts, so ask for help if yu need it.

sometimes boxrec lists the heights of the boxers. if you find that,as a general rule the reach, as measured by arms held horizontal and from finger tip to finger tip is about the same as the height.

IMO this is an inaccurate rule of thumb to use.

Off the top of my head.

Ali Height 75" Reach 80"

John Mugabi Height 68" reach 74"

Hearns Height 73" Reach 78"

Liston Height 73" Reach 82"

there are exceptions...welterweight joe walcott could pull up his socks without bending over, but the above paragraph is a reasonable check.

Sweet Scientist · Post by **Sweet Scientist** » 27 Oct 2003, 14:42

terap wrote:After careful consideration,

Here is my list of the 10 greatest heavyweights of all time:

1--Muhammad Ali
2--Muhammad Ali
3--Muhammad Ali
4--Muhammad Ali
5--Muhammad Ali
6--Muhammad Ali
7--Muhammad Ali
8--Muhammad Ali
9--Muhammad Ali
10-Muhammad Ali

STUDY IT HARD-- halfwits.

How about adding a little 'poetry' to this post...

"Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see...
FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE".

Personally, I think Joe Louis ranks higher, but hey...you're entitled to your opinion...

Sweet Scientist · Post by **Sweet Scientist** » 27 Oct 2003, 14:58

Terap's truth....or the REAL truth???

Tantum · Post by **Tantum** » 27 Oct 2003, 16:00

I think Terap might be Muhammad Ali in disguise, trying to bash himself because he's distgusted at all the crap he's done to boxing.