Ezzard Charles: When the cobra strikes | Sweet science short study | Boxing Breakdown

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Could fighter under 200lbs beat Charles at his best? He was one of the most skilled light heavies and all-time and would have been a great cruiser in a later era than his.
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    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Which part? Overrating Charles?
     
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    I prefer the term: appreciating. And I saw that vid, not as good as I expected. The old ones he did on Charles were better, and your damn right he'd be an all-time great CW. He's one of the few capable of beating Usyk and Holy.
     
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    Great thread Mark. I enjoyed that video. I have seen every fight video there is of Charles and it never gets old. The thing I like most about Charles is how great his balance and technique was. You never ever see him throw himself out of position when he punches. When he was throwing the decoy Left hook to set up the right hand he was always in position to either continue attacking or defend.