Ricardo Lopez vs Harold Johnson: in terms of skill and ability

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Between the 2 most textbook boxers who do you think possessed the better skills and boxing ability? Who showed less flaws in their style ?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Lopez isn't in Johnson's class as a technician and certainly isn't what i'd call a textbook boxer, but ironically, because he did so little compared to Johnson, Johnson may have demonstrated more flaws.
     
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  3. Flea Man

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    McGrain is right.

    Lopez is a textbook range boxer-puncher type.

    Considering his level of opposition, he's nowhere near proven enough to even be compared to Johnson in my opinion.
     
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  4. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Oh excuse me I stumbled in here by mistake.
     
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lopez, as good as he was, never attained the level of accomplishment of Johnson.
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

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    Bump
     
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  7. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Definitely Harold Johnson.

    He showed it against the most proven opposition.

    Lopez didn't.
     
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  8. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

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    On the eye test there's not much in it, I guess. Both were rock-solid all rounders who could do a bit of everything. Lopez always reminds me a little of Juan Manuel Marquez but with quicker feet thrown in to the bargain. Lopez was maybe the more athletic of the pair and could get around the ring (giggidy) a little better.

    However, in this case I have a slight preference for the more economical, smooth style of Johnson. Just such a complete timer at mid-range and so easy on the eye. A technician, but one who didn't have to use all the ring to make the other guy miss.

    I know that Charles was just coming down from his prime, and Johnson was just about to ascend to his, but man, I love Johnson's performance against Ezz.
     
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  9. Flea Man

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    Lopez had little to no inside game
     
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