What heavyweights from the past had a similar style to Tyson Fury?

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    None come to mind.
     
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    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Pat M Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nobody is unbeatable, but Fury is 6-9, 275, he has grown up in a boxing family, he is as relaxed in the ring as FMJ, Chris Byrd, Lomachenko, etc. (all boxers who grew up boxing). Fury fights using any "style" that will help him beat his opponent. He can stay outside and jab and move, he can be aggressive and walk his opponent down, he has the ability to adapt. If he ever fought a bigger, faster opponent, he'd probably use head movement, get inside and fight like a small man. Boxing "style" can change but Fury has the fundamentals, and the boxing instincts that come from being around boxing forever. His size is just a bonus for him and his movement and speed are unique in a big fighter.
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    He's pretty unique. Certain guys have aspects of his style, but no-one else has ever put all of these attributes together like he does.
     
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    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I see a lot of Ali and some Holmes. But he’s more defensively oriented then they were. Uses his height extremely well. Weird seeing a man that big being that elusive.
     
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    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    I see alot of ali and tunney in him
     
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    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    He is his own man
     
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    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I hope that he stays out of trouble, because what I see, he is talented. Looking forward to the Deontay Wilder rematch.
     
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