SouthpaRightMon Dec 29, 2025, 9:27 PM UTC
Shakur Stevenson should be at the top of the list.maybe start using its flag too to build up his fanbase
ShoulderRollMon Dec 29, 2025, 9:23 PM UTC
Shakur Stevenson should be at the top of the list.
archiemoore1Mon Dec 29, 2025, 7:44 PM UTC
The average Puerto Rican I ask who they consider the greatest Puerto Rican boxer ever, most say Trinidad. I think many, especially this generation, don’t know boxing history, even of boxers from the Island. I met Carlos Ortiz before, and I’d have to rate him near the top, but the Island produced so many great champions, it’s hard to say who was the best. Camacho was from my neighborhood. I’d see him drive by, then immediately, I’d go for a run. Seeing him made me feel proud to be from east harlem, even though I’m not Puerto Rican. But you had Juan LaPorte, Jose Torres, Cocoa Kid, Sixto Escobar, El Torito de Cayey (pedro montanez), Cotto, and the list goes on. Puerto Rico made some great boxers throughout history
SouthpaRightMon Dec 29, 2025, 6:01 PM UTC
Ricans are a small population so it could take decades before we see another Miguel
in the meantime Shakur Stevenson
SouthpaRightMon Dec 29, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
PR needs a real star. Zayas isn’t cutting it for me. He’s like Felix Verdejo without the dark side. Athletic, Okay speed, Okay power. Nothing really that stands out. The last big stars for me were definitely Trinidad and Cotto and you knew what both were all about. Trinidad had a crazy vicious left hook that you just waited for it to land and knew someone was getting hurt. Cotto had either the left hook to the body, or the nonstop relentless pressure that absolutely wrecked opponents at 140lbs. Not quite the same up at 147lbs, but massive heart in all the wars he put on. Kind of like a Puerto Rican Gatti. You knew you were going to be entertained.
Collazo is good, but to be honest, I’m not excited much with him. Probably because of the lighter weight.
Collazo is the lightest weight available 105 pounds
that’s smaller than Asian women