Strange, we are expected to consider the loss of Kid's arm during the timeskip as a testament to his weakness, while Luffy and Zoro, AFTER the timeskip, would have clearly lost to Beckman.
Luffy required assistance against Cracker, a substantial beating, and a power-up against Katakuri. Zoro needed Enma training, a good beating and the mastery of Conqueror's Haki to overcome King.
Kid took the most challenging path, didn't have the luxury of having legends as trainer, a blessed bloodline, exceptional weapons and a god tier fruit. People gotta put respect on his name