would you rather have a granite chin or 1 punch knockout power?

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  1. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    which one would you rather have?

    - i would rather have a granite chin but have feather-fisted punches

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    - i would rather have 1 punch ko power even if ive got a glass jaw
     
  2. ArseBandit

    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1 punch ko power.
     
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    both, like GGG.
     
  4. MannySteward

    MannySteward Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Granite chin.

    With a good chin and solid fundamentals you can beat most fighters.

    Everybody gets caught though. Even Floyd. If you have a bad chin you will be found out.
     
  5. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    yea.

    at the very highest level e.g. against floyd would you change your choice?
     
  6. Mufc30

    Mufc30 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not quite granite but its like would you rather be Malinaggi or David Price...i know who i pick
     
  7. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    lol , good fkin point.

    but those 2 fighters skill and stamina level is not equal.
     
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    David Tua, a perfect example of a specimen who possessed both attributes to the highest order.
     
  9. Mufc30

    Mufc30 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No i know, i was trying to think of extreme examples of each category, styles etc can alter the whole question cant they really, i mean look at Khan, glass chin but world titlist-without 1 punch KO power.
     
  10. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    One punch KO power.
     
  11. wayne189

    wayne189 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    1 punch ko just for the excitement factor. Who doesnt love seeing julian jackson. Tommy hearns, john mugabi, etc ko everyone or getting dropped add paul 'scrap iron' ryan to that list
     
  12. Sputnik44

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    I honestly think I'd take the one punch power, I could try to work on defensive skills to mitigate the chances of getting caught. Hell Look at Wilder if the speculation about his weak chin is true he's still in line to make a ton of money before he gets exposed

    In the long term I might have a longer career with a granite chin but chances are I'd take more punishment and I'd rather make my money maybe become a 1 time champ and still have my mental faculties when I retire....
     
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    :deal
     
  14. VBOX

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    KO power. I'd rather be known for scoring knockouts rather then being able to absorb repeated blows to the head. You would always have that equalizer even if you were losing a fight. What is a feather fisted fighter gonna do if he's been figured out and down big on the cards?
     
  15. LeeJonesJnr

    LeeJonesJnr Active Member Full Member

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    I picked KO power not for the highlight reel knockouts but because having a granite chin is a mixed blessing. I would choose not to have a career that was possibly filled with sustained beatings and taking hundreds of powerful shots to the head.