best fighters with thier backs to the ropes

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    It looks like Chavez v Rosario except Chavez`s punching was better than Fenech`s I feel. I first watched this bout live on TV and the rematch also, Nelson claimed he had malaria during the first bout.
     
  2. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was not effective offensive wise though.Look at his fights with Maidana and Castillo
     
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  4. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Great Roberto Duran. Watch the Leonard fight. Ray can't touch him and Roberto beats his ass with his own back to the ropes. He actually plays with LEONARD.
     
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  5. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nigel Benn
     
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  6. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  7. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    You really are hilarious.
     
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  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would actually consider paying money to witness @Loudon vs @mark ant have an RJJ debate
     
  9. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    There's nothing to debate.

    He knows nothing of Roy's career.
     
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  10. Rope-a-Dope

    Rope-a-Dope Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benitez. He seemed to actually prefer his back to the ropes. He certainly seemed to want it vs. Hearns but Hearns kept the fight in the center of the ring as much as he could.
     
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  11. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chris Byrd ...but then he met Ike Ibeabuchi
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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  13. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jersey Joe Walcott was a master at fighting off the ropes. He had excellent footwork as well and would pivot off the ropes while ripping uppercuts. In more recent years James Toney comes to mind as already mentioned.
     
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  14. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Benitez is a master. Hopkins and Galindez were also superb and SRL could fight there when need be. Chacon was good on a lower level and so many from back around the 40's were great off the ropes when need be.
     
  15. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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