'Footwork has really regressed in the modern era'

Yeah, fighters don't know how to physically move around the ring anymore. They just stand stock still and trade punches like Rock em Sock em robots.

 

I miss the lost art of forming a fist and ramming it into opponents' faces. Them's were the days.

 

If your are looking for another modern example F, Mayweather. A bit further back P. Whitaker.

Great footwork is pretty rare in most decades of boxing. Not a lost art, rather a hard art to prefect as first you have to be gifted with quick feet and balance, and then you have to master distance, balance, and timing. That's why is so rare!

 

This. Gvodzyk passed through our gym several years ago and had a great attitude. Unlike Wilder, who was uncoachable Gvodzyk was like a sponge when the trainers at the fight factory were giving him instruction. If he stays dedicated I think he’s talented enough to unify the whole light heavyweight division.

 

That remains to be seen. 175 is loaded with talent. He's very long and technical with some power.

 

I tend to agree he's the best of the bunch. A World Boxing Super Series at light heavyweight would be fantastic, even better than the last one at cruiserweight. Who would get the Ali trophy?

 

I don't think Usyk and Lomachenko would agree with you.