hopkins and floyd seem to spring up, both been at the elite level for a long time and had to change up there respective styles.
At Lightweight JC Chavez Showed surging Aggression against Rosario and Superb Back-foot Punch-picking against JL Rameriz Likewise Mr Hagler went from Aggressor to Tatctical General in various defenses,
Makes me laugh when I hear the names Floyd and Bernard. Great defensive fighters but can they bang when they need to?? Ray Leonard was the greatest multi dimensional fighter ever , could box , fight , pretty , ugly, the lot. Lennox , Jones Jr , Hagler .
If we're talking all time you really have to mention Duran, Ali, SRR, SRL they aren't all rated in the best 10 p4p for nothing. Duran in particular had the ability to switch from offense to defense and vice versa in a split second and like Ali as they aged their chins got tested a lot more. Ali went from a speed merchant to someone who could absorb more punishment and fight with more heart than his opponent and he was able to out think Foreman unfortunately this style cost him his health. SRR & SRL were just fighters who had the complete package. Great defense, great offense, and lots of power in their punches. SRL had to overcome the ultra aggressive style of Duran, the jab of the cobra and the size and viciousness of a Hagler.
Fighters that at one time can box when needed but fight the next. Fight off the back and front feet, adjust to the circumstances in and instance. Son I will educate you all night long.