the best jr lightweight of all times?

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  1. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i know it's a debatable topic, but i'm having an arguement with my friend about who's the best of all times....i say for me it's alexis arguello, but he says it's henry armstrong :)patsch).

    what do you guys think?
     
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  2. sugarsean

    sugarsean Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Arron Pryor
     
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  3. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Aaron Pryor was a junior WELTERWEIGHT (140lbs).
     
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  4. sugarsean

    sugarsean Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sorry I mis read the thread and thought it said junior welterweight:patsch
    I'm a bit tired its 2 am
     
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  5. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Get some sleep :good.
     
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  6. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Always Arguello for me.
     
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  7. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sorry, but I'd go with your friend. :lol:

    It is pretty close though. Strong cases could be made for Armstrong, Arguello, and possibly Mayweather as well. I'd lean toward Armstrong as I personally rate him as the #1 GOAT, and I think 130 was his best weight.
     
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  8. sugarsean

    sugarsean Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah I think I need after that mistake :tired good night
     
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  9. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    I would rate Henry Armstrong number 1 at Featherweight (126). At Junior Lightweight (130) I would go with Arguello. It's a deep class Chavez, Camacho, Mayweather, etc. I would without a doubt have them in the top 10 and probably top 5 as well.
     
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  10. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sandy Saddler...just kidding. Armstrong or Arguello are fine picks.
     
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  11. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Are you after the actual best fighter, or the best resume?
     
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  12. Ezzard

    Ezzard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I see this as Sandy Saddler v Henry Armstrong

    I'd give props to

    Arguello
    Chavez
    Nelson
    Elorde
    Canzoneri
    Camacho
    Mayweather
     
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  13. lolb

    lolb Active Member Full Member

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    Got to be Henry Armstrong with Arguello a close second.
     
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  14. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Between Arguello, Chavez & Mayweather.

    This was FMJ & AA`s peak weight while JCC got even better after he moved up but he was still a real force at 130, make no mistake about that.
     
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  15. horst

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    1.Arguello
    2.Mayweather
    3.Chavez (I have JCC above Mayweather at light, but at 130 I think Floyd was more peak and proven than Chavez)
    4.Azumah Nelson
     
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