Is Floyd a Top 5 counterpuncher ever?

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  1. chinachin

    chinachin Active Member Full Member

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    Don't say that Hopkins is better at countering than Floyd. Prime Roy rather used reflexes to counter than pure skill, Toney is great but ain't better than Floyd, too. Rest is quite understandable that Floyd beats them head to head.
     
    chinachin, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. Manjanek

    Manjanek ESB Double Whopper Full Member

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    In short notice, my list looks like this
    1.Tszyu (best counter straight PERIOD imo)
    2. Toney
    3. Sweetpea
    4.Mayweather
    5.Benitez
     
    Manjanek, Jul 1, 2011
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  3. boxon123

    boxon123 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hard to tell, as he has never fought anyone who is in there best form. Avoid Avoid Avoid LOL
     
    boxon123, Jul 1, 2011
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  4. pit

    pit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hitting an an opponent before he hits you, that just speed.. but making an opponent miss and then hitting him at the same time with out the use of speed but rather timing. "That Genius"
     
    pit, Jul 1, 2011
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  5. Armstrong!

    Armstrong! Active Member Full Member

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    Holyfield?
     
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  6. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Im very critical of Floyd and have never been a fan, but yes he is imo. At least top 10.
     
    Peppermint, Jul 1, 2011
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  7. kopejh

    kopejh Guest

    he's an absolutely great counterpuncher but he's not top 5.
     
    kopejh, Jul 1, 2011
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  8. FakeBlood

    FakeBlood CEO @ Fight Club Full Member

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    With my current era bias goggles on, I'm gonna say he's Top 3.
     
    FakeBlood, Jul 1, 2011
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  9. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    I believe he is...

    His technical skills speak for what they are..

    he shows excellent timing, good technique, and his footwork is above any fighters today...

    these tools allow him to be one of the top 5 (not to mention what he has done in the sport thus far)...
     
    sdsfinest22, Jul 1, 2011
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  10. leocouture

    leocouture Chinchecker KILLA!!!!!! G Full Member

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    Agreed. But prime JAMES TONEY was a combination counter puncher...another one of the greats! Check toney vs jirov
     
    leocouture, Jul 1, 2011
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  11. Jaguar

    Jaguar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whitaker
    Mayweather
    Duran
    Benitez
    Toney


    Honorable mention: Charley Burley (based on a couple of YouTube videos I saw)
     
    Jaguar, Jul 1, 2011
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  12. pacpowerpellet

    pacpowerpellet Guest

    anyone who says no is retarted
     
    pacpowerpellet, Jul 1, 2011
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  13. pacpowerpellet

    pacpowerpellet Guest

    toney is a better counterpuncher than duran and benitez
     
    pacpowerpellet, Jul 1, 2011
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  14. Jaguar

    Jaguar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree with you, but it wasn't in any particular order.
     
    Jaguar, Jul 1, 2011
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  15. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Good list! Like the addition of Duran. Very underrated in not only his counter-puching ability, but his overall skills. One of the best. :thumbsup
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Jul 1, 2011
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