Who is history's biggest clinchers?

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  1. MrSpeaker89

    MrSpeaker89 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm no boxing expert, so can anybody tell me of fighters over the years that were known to excessively clinch/hold/tie up?

    Were any as bad or worse than Wlad at doing so?
     
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    Longcount boxing Full Member

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    Henry Akinwande.
     
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  3. Lopetego

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    Ali was one of them
     
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    Richard Abril is a good one
     
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    Devon "I like to Hug" Alexandra.
     
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    Holyfield was one.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jack Johnson is on the list, too.
     
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    Hopkins.
     
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    John Ruiz and Ricky Hatton
     
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    markq Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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