Best defense in boxing?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IsaL, Jul 31, 2014.


  1. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    The following are fighters who would not get hit so much because they had above average defense.

    JCC sr defense is what the sweet science is all about, standing a couple inches away from an opponent and still managing to bob and weave most punches.
    DLH type defense is also great because rather than running around the ring fighters with this defense parry off punches and remain in punching range.
    Whitaker defense was also great because he was very elusive yet stayed in the pocket to counter.

    What are your examples of great defense.
     
  2. Pookie

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    Rigondeaux has the best defense in boxing. He doesn't get hit anywhere as much as Floyd does. His chin used to be questionable, which is why he got dropped by a Cordoba jab. But he survived a Donaire left hook and recovered just fine.
     
  3. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    We still have to see Rigondeaux vs an elite pressure fighter and fighters who cut the ring off better, but you can make a case for him having the best defense. I think it's between him and Floyd.
     
  4. kovalevtheGoat

    kovalevtheGoat The Chelyabinsk Machine banned Full Member

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    Im gonna say Sergey KRUSHER Kovalev, this guy doesnt get hit.
     
  5. Pookie

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    Definitely Rigondeaux. He has the most amazing footwork in the game. He is NEVER out of position either defensively or offensively.
     
  6. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I wasn't aware that Rigo got 46 pro fights already:rofl:patsch
     
  7. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You can't beat my health come first defense

    You can't hit what you can't hit
     
  8. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    GGG fo sho. Blocks punches with his face, best defence in boxing.
     
  9. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    1) Floyd Mayweather (best +/- differential)
    2) Rigo
     
  10. punisher

    punisher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Of active boxers...Floyd.
     
  11. grumpy old man

    grumpy old man Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Which fights of Kovalev's have you seen?
     
  12. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You just can't help yourself, seek help because you are seriously obsessed :lol:
     
  13. mick1303

    mick1303 New Member Full Member

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    It's hard to vote against Floyd
     
  14. mick1303

    mick1303 New Member Full Member

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    GGG choses to walk through punches against light-hitting opponent. It does not mean that his defense sucks. Let's wait and see him against big puncher. But the one who will not be KOd himself too quickly )))) Not like Stevens - big puncher, but can't take a shot himself...