Question from Readers:
When comparing the era of Fighting Harada and modern boxing, which holds more value? Harada achieved remarkable success in the flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight divisions, while today’s fighters have accomplished the feat of unifying four major titles. Is the achievement of unifying four titles in the flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight divisions as valuable as Harada’s accomplishments? Additionally, Harada
defeated the legendary Eder Jofre twice, so how should this be evaluated in comparison to today’s fighters?
Comparison of Fighting Harada and Modern Boxing
Many of my friends are boxing enthusiasts, so Harada often comes up in conversation. It’s fascinating to see their eyes light up when we talk about his incredible feats in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. Harada’s era was filled with strong competitors, which was completely different from today. I believe his victory over Eder Jofre was a truly historic moment.
The Value of That Era
Unlike today, where there are four champions in each weight class, champions during Harada’s time were genuinely rare. He consistently fought and won against formidable opponents, making each of his matches extremely valuable. Therefore, I think his achievements remain special when compared to those of modern fighters. Moreover, Harada’s two victories over Jofre carry significance beyond mere wins. I recall watching those matches with my friends when I was young and passionate about boxing, and I still remember the excitement and joy we felt in those moments. The emotions from those matches are still vivid in my memory.
The Allure of Modern Boxing
Of course, the fact that today’s fighters can achieve the unification of four titles is impressive. However, I feel that modern boxing exists because of fighters like Harada. Today’s athletes are also working to create new history, and their challenges are inspiring to support. Additionally, modern boxing has many thrilling moments. Recently, I watched a fight where a fighter who had been knocked down came back to win, and I couldn’t help but smile. That tension and excitement are timeless and remain unchanged.
Your Memories?
While there’s no shortage of boxing stories, what are your thoughts? Which do you find more valuable – Harada’s era or modern boxing? If you have favorite boxing moments or memorable matches, I would love to hear about them. I look forward to discussing this in the comments!
