Stylistically, who was (is) your favorite boxer?

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  1. Augustane

    Augustane Member Full Member

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    Personally, I loved Muhammad Ali while he was still Cassius Clay. His fight against Sonny Liston, the first time, was one of the reasons I started getting into boxing. His footwork, slickness, and ability to dance around really did it for me. I'd personally give a left nut to see that fight in today's HQ quality.

    I also really like Sergio Martinez and Manny Pacquiao for their explosiveness and quick hand-speed.


    Which fighters do you enjoy, style-wise? Why?
     
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  2. The Mangler

    The Mangler Active Member Full Member

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    Mike Tyson.

    Tyson was the man cuz he was skilled, yet vicious at his peak. He was a KO puncher, but had footwork, torso rhythm, handspeed, head movement, body attack, jab, everything. Most punchers ain't complete, but prime Tyson for the few yrs he lasted at the top had it all.
     
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  3. Super_Fly_Sam

    Super_Fly_Sam Aus Boxer Full Member

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    Felix Trinidad is my favourite boxer and favourite to watch.

    Tito didnt have much goin for him in a way of plan b and C but when he was on and put his game into action was sure to cause fireworks!!... the way he destroyed Joppy and beat up Mayorga is a thing of beauty in my eyes
     
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  4. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    Morales for me. The conventional guard, the in and out kangeroo ish style

    The bad-assery, the machismo the feint upstairs then stiff right to the body

    LOVE IT
     
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  5. VX.Nefarious

    VX.Nefarious Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Salvador Sanhez, Marving Hagler, Roberto Duran, Orlando Salido, JM Marquez, Morales, Tommy Hearns.
     
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  6. Porgeous Porge

    Porgeous Porge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i love marquez, he does everything right
     
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  7. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tie between Morales and Hearns. Its always been that way.
     
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  8. DobyZhee

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    Haggler, Tyson and Manny before he got exposed by anybody who was smart enough to not stand in front of him..
     
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  9. FloydPatterson

    FloydPatterson Boxing Addict banned

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    isnt it obvious?
     
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  10. KidDynamite

    KidDynamite Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr, Muhammad Ali, Prince Naseem Hamed, Jack Dempsey, Iron Mike Tyson
     
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  11. santiagoraga

    santiagoraga Your Parents Sucked Full Member

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    Duran and Sal Snachez. Duran could do it all. Loved his relentlessness, but it was a controlled aggression. Sanchez also had that relentless trait. He was great at slipping punches and landing crushing blows. Loved how he could step back and get such great extension, especially on his overhand right.
     
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  12. Garrus

    Garrus Big Boss 1935-2014 Full Member

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    I've learned to appreciate Arguello's style ,much more than say, a year ago.

    I'd say he's in my top 10 fav's now.

    But the greatest style in my eyes is Joe Frazier. Bobbing and weaving, with that distinct cross arm guard and his left hook cocked and loaded to deliver punishment.

    Always moving forward. Always.
     
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  13. SouthChicagoRay

    SouthChicagoRay Active Member Full Member

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    Marco Antonio Barrera, Johnny Tapia, Naseem
    Hamed, Roy Jones Jr., Mike Tyson, Marvin Haglar and Manny Pacquiao
     
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  14. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Julio César Chávez González
    (El Gran Campeón Mexicano)
     
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  15. MollyWhop

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    technicians with great reflexes and the ability to adapt.

    Roy, Floyd, Whitacker, Bhop, Leonard.
     
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