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My go to with this question is Hector "Macho" Camacho and I always say "and many others" because there have been many, some who I've never seen fight at all. I can't even remember the name of a guy who was compared to camacho who got caught with a tranny and killed by his girlfriend or wife, but he was said to be an awesome fighter, i think i saw some footage on you tube. Anyway, Hector's then ex-manager was telling everyone he'd end up like that, i guess he was right but it took a few more decades. Then we have tragedies like Salvador Sanchez, Marcel Cerdan, guys who were just suddenly gone without a long, full career. Then we have guys who have talent but just don't like the sport like John Meekins who inspite of high expectations never rose to any level of greatness.
But Hector is the patron saint of unfulfilled talent in my mind, anyone that has been on these forums for any amount of time know how I feel about Camacho. Underrated power, stellar defense, solid fundamentals, and the fastest hands, feet and body ever. Granite chin, inhuman mental toughness. He should have been on the short list of ATG's but couldn't get away from the fast life.
I don't know. Chavez look to be LEVELS above him and Chavez when they fought. I know that Hector had Great Gifts buy his knowage seem limited to them. Kinda like Roy Jones. Once they go, you go with them if you can't adjust like MAB.