the most graceful boxer ever

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  1. cryptic

    cryptic Active Member Full Member

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    who is the most graceful boxer of all time. like when you see them move throw punches and box you say to yourself, "damn this is artwork"
     
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  2. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nicolino Locche, very aesthetically pleasing to watch although he was far from textbook.

    Id also say, Whittaker, Harold Johnson, Joe Louis, and Arguello

    edit- argh I forgot SRR
     
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  3. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Robinson and Louis.
     
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  4. BumOfTheMonth

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    Ricardo Lopez. I Like that.
     
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  5. Green Man

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    Willie Pep.
     
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  6. bandido

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    might be a an odd choice, but I go for Emmanuel Augustus.
     
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  7. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    robinson. he epitomized the slick fighter as a middleweight, and we didn't even get to see any of his fights as a prime welterweight, where he was truly beyond spectacular. srr never wasted any movements. everything he did was with a purpose, and he would throw lightning quick punches with devastating results. even muhammad ali copied him. next to sugar ray robinson i'd have to say butterbean
     
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    JC2006 Active Member Full Member

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    Arguello
     
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  9. Ponysmallhorse

    Ponysmallhorse Small but proud Full Member

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    Everyone from Fab 4.
     
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    RJJ, Pernell, Mayweather,
     
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    A prime Muhammad Ali, like the one that was on show vs Cleveland Williams / Zora Foley. Big,Strong,Fast and Skilful...pure SILK. No doubt the most complete Boxer.EVER.
     
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  12. boxingfanneato

    boxingfanneato what would MORALES do! Full Member

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    mayweather was a thing of beauty when he was a super feather
     
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  13. Brownies

    Brownies Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Prime Jones and Ali. The two Sugar are obvious answers. I'm always in awe when I look at Hearns. The speed, power and reach in his straight punches are something else. Nowadays, I find Martinez and Donaire very slick.
     
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  14. pahapoisu

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    :rofl :good Same here.
     
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  15. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Young Roy Jones Jr. He had all the tools to be the GOAT.
     
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