And you have to put Randolph Turpin up there somewhere.I agree. It's remarkable – by modern standards – how under-rated Hagler was when he beat Minter, but it quickly became obvious to everyone just what a machine he was. The fact that he stayed retired somehow adds to his legendary status. He wasn't a bad pundit either – I remember him working that slightly odd BBC-covered Lewis - Rahman 'upset' fight...
There was a certain Mr Collins might have begged to differSibbo was unlucky to come up against the best middleweight the world has ever seen. If Sibbo had been around when Eubank and Benn ruled the division then without a doubt Sibbo would've been Middleweight Champion of the World
Not quite with you on that quote, are you saying that Mr Collins thought Sibson wouldn't beat Benn or Eubank?There was a certain Mr Collins might have begged to differ
But Mr Collins best period was after he turned 30 meaning he'd have met Sibson who would be World Champion after easily beating EubankNo am suggesting he'd beat Sibbo therefore denying him the title
That was his best period over here, he'd already fought for two world titles in AmericaBut Mr Collins best period was after he turned 30 meaning he'd have met Sibson who would be World Champion after easily beating Eubank
And lostThat was his best period over here, he'd already fought for two world titles in America
And lost
To a degree I do.Gerry, I have no gripe with Collins, I simply said that if Sibbo was around at the same time as Eubank and Benn then, quite clearly imho Sibbo would have beaten the pair, easily, thus being Champion of the World. Your comment "There was a certain Mr Collins might have begged to differ" is complete rubbish because if Sibson had fought Collins then he would have done so as World Middleweight Champion. Do you agree?
Leonard or Robinson?Yes but none of them could have lived with Sugar Ray's speed and fast hands.