Best fighters backing up...

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Who were the best at fighting while moving backwards? I have one in mind from a fight I saw today.

    Care to start the list?
     
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    Chucho Castillo.
     
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    Tyson.
     
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    Pernell Whitaker comes to mind.
     
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    Jimmy young.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Mine is Monzon. He is brilliant against Briscoe in their second fight. Great use of distance and countering while moving away from the aggressor. Got a little too nonchalant in round 7 and got nailed. Otherwise brilliant.
     
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    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    its obvious...but yeah....windmilling body punches in at speed as he'd be pushed back...looked like they would come out of the opponents back.
     
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    SRR still had his power and Pep could roll or spin and catch you.
     
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    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    That was my first thought.
     
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  11. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes Monzon was good at it :good
     
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    You mean Tubbs.
     
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    Are Holmes and Robinson not mentioned because they are too obvious?

    Hearns?

    Leonard was very good boxing off the back foot and was even better coming forward. A true ATG. Could do it all.
     
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Both Young and Monzon..as stated by Seamus.just look at the 2nd Briscoe bout...
     
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