Fighters that were great on the original OB and OB2D versions

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I was thinking about this the other day. How many of the old school greats were able to successfully transition from the original version to OB2D? In other words, how many of the original OB greats have been great on this version as well?

Here's my list (in no particular order)

Larry Holmes: For those of you who've seen him display greatness on OB2D, you should've seen him on the original version. This former OB2D Super Champ was IMO the best all around fighter on the original version. He also happens to be one of the greatest all around fighters to play OB2D.

M.A. Barrera: MAB is the guy that introduced me to this game back in 2002-2003. He and I had such a fierce rivalry that it only served to make us both better. He was extremely good on the original version but did not fully come into his own until OB2D. He's one of the greatest sluggers to ever play.

Salvador-Sanchez: I became a HOFer on the original version after just 3-4 months of play, no joke. When I first started playing, there was only one title and it was held by Muhammad Ali, a slow connection fighter at the time with a ping of about 300-400. After becoming obsessed with OB and after having failed in numerous title bids, I finally rested the title from Ali and went on a mad run. After that, I soon became a HOFer and a top 3 fighter. Boy did we have some battles back then.

When OB2D first came out, I hated it because I missed the original version. However, after constant playing I finally became a Super Champ under Happy Killmore. After that I stopped consistently playing for many years, and came back last year with the goal of becoming Super Champ again. Luckily, I managed to accomplish the feat once again.

HOFers who were never able to fully shine on OB2D

I hope these guys don't take this as a knock, but there are several HOFers that for some reason or another were never able to make the full transition.

Labratory: On the way up he was our whipping boy but after about 6 months he became a total beast. At one point, this guy fought about 100 times a day. LOL IMO, in his prime, he was the best OB1 fighter ever. His speed and boxing skill were totally unreal.

However, on OB2D he never really made much of an impact and just gave up.

Mike Tyson: Mike Tyson was always in the top 5 on the original version. Back then he was extremely active and one of the few guys that could give Labratory problems. He was a definite HOFer on the original version.

However, on OB2D, he has never become a Super Champ and looking through past top 10 archives, I don't believe he's even been greater than borderline top 5 at any one point. I wish he'd become active again so he can attempt to become an OB2D Super Champ for the first time.

Now many people will say that Fatny is the greatest ever, but I must disagree. While Fatny is probably (although I believe one can make a case for a prime NewGuy) the greatest to play OB2D so far, he wasn't around for the original version. Therefore, I personally have always given the nod to Larry Holmes.

Let me explain why.

Larry Holmes was at times the best fighter on the original version and later no worse than top 5. On OB2D, he has also had his great moments, holds the Super Champ accomplishment, and from what I've heard he was #2 to Fatny on this game for awhile.

It'll be interesting to hear thoughts from others who were around as far back as 2002-2003.

Does the Muhammed Ali guy have any other alts?
When I was new to the game years ago...he taught me A LOT!!!
That guy was my first and original trainer really...then he dissapeared!

I've long considered Larry Holmes the greatest fighter in OB history. Guys like Labratory, HTF and Fatny showed more "God given, finger talent", however Larry's been the most solid & consistent. He has been #1 or #2 in EVERY major era that mattered.

There was never an era where he wasn't atop the list battling it out with whoever was the best at that time. Not just giving them a fight, but winning and at times dominating each era.

I promised you once that I would bring back the old OB1 version and as soon as I get a little extra time I'll do that.

Whats the difference?

Look at Tyrants sig..

I know, I played it once when I was like 9, I didnt understand it though. But I didn't think it was any different besides graphics.

Mikkel isnt OB 1 the game Tyrant has in his avatar?
Or is it the one with him kd MAB? just a diff version of current OB.

Btw. You should bring back the old ring, ive always liked that one better lol.

Mikkel wrote:I promised you once that I would bring back the old OB1 version and as soon as I get a little extra time I'll do that.

That would be great. It would bring back a ton of memories. Thanks Mikkel.

It's the one in my avatar that was the first incarnation of the game. The difference went a bit beyond graphical changes. Timing, collision detection (what distance you needed to be to land punches), movement and punch animations were a big change for us. It took some getting used to. So those that completely mastered the previous version had trouble. Then came some new punches, defense and the monster left hook.

Yay original OB

I started playing just after the GFX change so I never saw/used them so I will defo have to drag my ass on and get it whooped a few times (well you can try that is hehe).

I know I said I was done playing like a year ago or whatever and I'm normally a man of my word but in this case I think I can make an exception don't you

Tyrant wrote:I've long considered Larry Holmes the greatest fighter in OB history. Guys like Labratory, HTF and Fatny showed more "God given, finger talent", however Larry's been the most solid & consistent. He has been #1 or #2 in EVERY major era that mattered.

There was never an era where he wasn't atop the list battling it out with whoever was the best at that time. Not just giving them a fight, but winning and at times dominating each era.

how many eras were there?

Erasss uhh.
1-Original OB-OB1
2-OB2D (before it had stamina and stuff.)
3-OB2D(now)
4-OB3D (soon)

I THINK.Pretty sure tho. =P

actually theres 5 eras, OB2D with new arena