Who was the greatest defensive and offensive boxer in history? who had the best combination of both?

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  1. Ironfox222

    Ironfox222 Member Full Member

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    for the greatest defensive boxer is Floyd Mayweather Jr.
    for the greatest offensive boxer is Sugar Ray Robinson
    for the most well-rounded combination of both it's Roy Jones Jr,
     
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    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    Duran could seamlessly go back and forth between offense and defense.
     
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    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mark Too Sharp Johnson a wonderful skillful/slick fighter, but was also an offensive machine.
     
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    Tyson Fury
     
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    Well that was a predictable response. I'll also be predictable and go with Mike Tyson. He, Cus and Teddy rewrote the book on turning defense into offense.
     
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Guys like Roberto Duran, Jose Napoles, Mike McCallum, Salvador Sanchez were the perfect blend of offense and defense.
     
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    Leonard is up there.
     
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    mirexxa Heavyweight Champ Full Member

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    You know who i'm gonna say
     
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    RingKing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    JCC.
     
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    RingKing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree that Fraud Mayweather Jr. had the greatest defense. Hell, just duck dangerous opponents.
     
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    Roberto Duran
     
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    Nassem Hammed
     
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    Inoue is a defensive master and offensive top ATG
     
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    Oh my god!!! Miniq really!!!!!
     
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    Its hard to pinpoint who was the greatest with those atttibutes. All i can say is one of the best ive seen with those qualities was Johnny Tapia.
     
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