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[chonabot]

I saw Mr Galaxy's name mentioned in a Pacman thread - wow... brought back some memories for me
IMO he was the greatest ever Jr Bantamweight - not a very popular weight in the western world, but he was a mini Mike Tyson.
Physically freakish for his weight division - Galaxy defended his title 19 times and he beat the best there was.
My only criticism of him was his lack of defenses 'on the road'.
A good way to judge how tough a boxers opponents were is by checking their record after the fight - not before .
David Grimman (future WBA Flyweight Champion), Elly Pical (3  time IBF Jr.
bantamweight Champion), Rafael Orono (2 time  WBC Bantamweight champion),  
and Yong Kan Kim (WBC and WBA flyweight champion) - these were not washed up names - proper contenders who went on to win titles.
Was Galaxy a better boxer than Pacman ?
Well he was the best Jr Bantamweight - if they had met at that weight - I believe Galaxy would prevail.
Pacman is an all-time great but is an 8 weight champion - both are greats for different reasons.
I saw 2 of Galaxy's fights and also met him several times at his snooker hall in Bangkok - a real gent.

[chonabot]

No real Boxing fans here?
Shame

[sbk]

Wow that name brings back memories, not a huge boxing fan, but of course DH and the entire village are, so when Khaosai Galaxy was at the peak of his career, I heard about it. He did quite well afterwards as well, so it appeared he had a brain in his head too.

[Old Man River]

chonabot, on 2011-12-20 21:59:13, said:

No real Boxing fans here?
Shame

I watched a number of Khaosai's fights (and his twin brother as well). I remember Khaosai would work the body until the opponent just didn't want anymore. Then he went to the head.  A great fighter. Perhaps the best ever at his weight.