|
Response to Javier
Hi Javier,
Good question. I suppose the answer might differ depending on whether you go by the Fighter's overall rating or, alternatively, the overall record. However, as things stand right now, I would have to say the answer on either account would be the same -- it would be Benny Leonard, who is the highest rated active fighter (a 14) and also has the best overall record (only two losses in over 50 fights) -- his recent exploits are chronicled in the past two LW division reports. He was undefeated for a long time (had one draw in his Pre-Prime level) up until he won the title belt and then lost on a foul and I believe his other loss was a TKO due to a cut. Other strong active fighters are two 13s (Dempsey and Tunney in the HW Division --look for them to take on each other in the next year or two) plus I have one 13 fighter due to start his career in 1923 (WW Jimmy McLarnin).
On the other hand, there have been quite a few under-achievers (guys who held World title bouts in real life who haven't come close in my Uni). A few that come to mind are HWs Marvin Hart and Jess Willard, MW George Chip, LWs Jimmy Britt and Ad Wolgast.
JC
|