Who is Britain's Most Technically Correct/Good Fighter

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by SkillspayBills, Jan 25, 2012.


  1. norfolkinchance

    norfolkinchance Active Member Full Member

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    what does barry say should be done training wise to improve technique then?
     
  2. KingCobra

    KingCobra IBF World Champion Full Member

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    He really is a very observant, honest and intelligent guy. I didn't know about Young Ali before reading the book - a tragedy which obviously had a huge impact on Barry.
     
  3. Julie.H

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    Yes that would have an effect on anyone, but if you put the gloves on and step in a ring you take that chance. Like soldiers you have signed up for combat so be prepared to face the consequence.

    I also think the challenges he had because of where he was from takes a strong person to get through that and be the man he is today. Plus the family presures he must of had with his sisters disability and also his own children says a lot. "TRUE HERO"
     
  4. johnnymac78

    johnnymac78 Member Full Member

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    i've always thought that a boxers correct tech very much depends on his own build and strengths and that this often gets mixed up with what people would call a textbook boxer.
    i think in britain our coaches are not picking up the differences between fault and flair!
    look at khan since he moved camps and this is why degale needs a new coach!!!!
     
  5. Pad-Man

    Pad-Man ***Team England*** Full Member

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    Ian Napa was pretty solid as is/was Jason Booth.
     
  6. Bajingo

    Bajingo Boxing Junkie banned

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  7. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  8. Haye.

    Running around the ring like Bambi and throwing wild right hooks via recorded delivery is compulsive viewing.

    :hey
     
  9. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    Ricky Burns is No1 and hes proving it unlike anyone else at present
     
  10. Gooners2

    Gooners2 Archie Solis Full Member

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    Napa was probably the best in Britain. Currently probably Rhys Murphy.

    Depends on your definition of technically good though. I dont translate conventional to technically good/correct. Cause the very best fighters generally aint straight up down robots who fight too tall, they are relaxed fighters who have good fluidity & coordination. Napa & Murphy aint the best fighters around Britain, but they have the kind if style that excels at top level if your on that level.

    People used to say Kessler was technically good. I just felt he was more conventional rather than technically good. He has a lot of amateur traits like moving foward in straight lines with no head-movement, and he even moves backward in straight lines using the battered wife defense when attacked. He can only fight from long range to.
     
  11. Macky

    Macky Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frankie Gavin
    Ricky Burns
    Scott Quigg
     
  12. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Quigg is probably the best in an orthodox way. Moves his head, very sound traditional guard, textbook punch technique. Very solid.

    But I think Gavin has the edge as far as being able to move at the waist and better head movement, more advanced.

    Burns is not a bad shout but some marks have to be taken off for lack of head movement and stiffness.
     
  13. AndrewFFC

    AndrewFFC Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Kevin Mitchell for me. Technically superb uppercuts.
     
  14. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    Ricky Burns or Mad Matt Hatton.

    You might laugh but watch Mad Matt Hattons fights, superb work behind that jab, rarely moves backwards in straight lines and keeps a high guard, short, solid shots, rarely swings big hayemakers ala notsocleverly and actually turns the knuckles unlike Barking Darren Barker.
     
  15. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    agree with most in this thread. Also,not sure if he is still boxing but Andy Morris was a good technician IMO