Take a look at the list of the most overrated boxers of all time to determine who according to you has been the ultimate bum in history
Before the dawn of Mixed Martial Arts taking over the households of fight fans, it was boxing which was ideally considered as the prime combat sport.
Regarded as the forum to stage the most elite punchers in the world, the sport of boxing was about being able to out-do your opponent with only your fist strength and strong defense.
Having said that in this list we shall take a look at the list of the most overrated boxers of all time,
What does overrated mean?
Firstly it is not a sin to be an overrated player as in order to be overrated, one must first be very good. Just not necessarily as great as many might suggest them to be.
Calling a player overrated does not mean they are bad or have achieved less in their career. It just means history tends to hold them in higher regard than it ought to.
List of The Most Overrated Boxers of All Time
5. Aaron Pryor
The primary reason why this boxers makes it into this lift is because Aaron Pryor was a crude brawler who could box a bit but never went into a fight with a game plan. To start off with Pryor’s best three wins were against legends, as he won the 140lb title against Antonio Cervantes and he twice knocked out Alexis Arguello.
Those are two impressive names. However, when you look at it Cervantes was over the hill to say the least. While Arguello was not big enough to fight Pryor at 140.
4. Edwin Valero
One of the most boxers who had immense punching power. Yet the fact that Edwin Valero was predicted to face Manny Pacquiao, fans considered him to be an elite A-list fighter.
Whereas the truth stands as Valero was always credited more than his actual work inside a boxing ring, based on some bits he displayed showcasing his power.
3. Shane Mosley
At lightweight, Shane Mosley was a monster who tore apart everybody. When he moved up to welterweight and defeated Oscar de la Hoya, Mosley was immediately hailed as a hall-of-fame lock.
Many would argue upon that he scored wins over Fernando Vargas and beat up Antonio Margarito after he was exposed as a cheater with loaded gloves.
On the contrary, he also got his rear end handed to him by Mayweather, Miguel Cotto and Saul Alvarez. It has to be said Mosley’s only real claim to fame remains a sensational win over De la Hoya at his best.
2. Max Baer
Those who are not aware, Max Baer fought inside a boxing ring during the times when even our fathers had not stepped their foot into this world. Having killed two men inside the ring, Baer was reckoned as the monster.
But the reality is quite the opposite, Baer lost often and usually to opponents he should have beaten. Moreover, Baer was an important figure in the history of boxing. Yet it would be safe to say that the man we have come to know has been stretched by romantics.
1. Hector Camacho
During his peek, ‘Macho Camacho’ used be an eye-catching fighters, with wore dazzling fight outfits. Also, was unstoppable during the pre-match conferences. However when Camacho faced fellow Puerto Rican Edwin Rosario in Madison Square Garden.
It was a memorable night of action. Although Camacho survived to win a split decision, but he was never the same fighter moving forward.
When Camacho finally stepped up and fought elite-level men in their prime, Julio Cesar Chavez, Felix Trinidad and Oscar de la Hoya, to say the least he was embarrassed.