The Texbook Style Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Flo_Raiden, Dec 12, 2011.


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  1. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Absolutely.
     
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  2. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqIDl-_5HZY[/ame]

    Wlad is the textbook perfect example of a fighting tall imo, perhaps a poor vid to show it but meh O_O
     
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  3. antonio8904

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    Tyson Fury

    Pure class...
     
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  4. TitoMahawk

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    Nice explanation...
     
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  5. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    They were both reaching for their primes and athleticism won. Look at where they stand now.
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Maybe I'm missing something, but how does Mayweather classify as "textbook"? :huh
    Guys such as Toney, Mayweather, Whitaker, as scientific and technically skilled they are, aren't what I would consider as textbook since they relied on their reflexes and athleticism, sometimes making mistakes and they get away with it. You can't teach a novice things that those guys are capable of doing. Textbook is just the basic technique that they teach you the moment you step into a boxing gym.

    Personally when I think of textbook, I think of this guy:
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE8xqtIkXsk[/ame]
     
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  7. Golden Boy 360

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  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Great thread and long overdue.:happy Finito Lopez had the best textbook style and was beautiful to watch in the ring.
     
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  9. Drew101

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    Alberto Davila qualifies as a textbook boxer, and was a very very good one at that.
     
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  10. DefensiveWiz

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    What textbook says to keep hands up by your temples, stand straight up and square on???
     
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  11. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I could watch Cotto all day. He has a complete text book style.
     
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  12. Latim

    Latim New Member Full Member

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    But in a way they are. They apply a lot of very old school principles and they all fight with slightly more weight on the back foot. It's not just that they're reflexes are good, its that when you fight off the back foot its easier to see shots coming and you look closer than you really are, which in turn lures in your opponent to be countered. It's a very old school style and even though the three don't have the exact same style, the principles are the same. Look at the Charlie Burley video to see how people fought back then.
     
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  13. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thanks! :good
     
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  14. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    No he doesn't
     
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  15. EDDIE FUTCH

    EDDIE FUTCH Push nose into the brain Full Member

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    That's because most of the big ones are already named! eg. Joe Louis and Arguello.

    Another vote here for The Champion That Everyone Forgot, Charley Burley.

    Among the active boxers, would Chris John be the 'purest' one now? Haven't seen enough of Ivan Calderon...

    Ack, my baxing nallege ain't that good, so I'll (hesitantly) throw in:

    - Archie Moore ('crab' defense notwithstanding)

    - Orlando Canizales
     
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