Favourite technically incorrect moves of all time

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    - RJJ leading with the left hook constantly. Technically incorrect but highly efficient for his speed and reflexes.

    - Ali throwing lead right hands over and over again without being countered.

    - Hagler switching stances mid punch to cut off exits for his opponents. You are not recommended to switch stances and somehow he pulled it off flawlessly.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Hopkins would step in alot with his rt hand. It wasn't a full shift as he'd leave just enough space for a short left hook then the smother so his opponent didn't have any room to counter. Very smart move.
     
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  3. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fury's lead uppercut is quite effective.
     
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    themaster458 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I noticed a lot of old school fighters do that specifically Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore
     
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    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Holyfields third glove!
     
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    PrimoGT Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Larry Holmes running dropkick off the limo roof !
     
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Quite effective indeed.

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    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    "The old one-two, a left elbow to the throat and a right to the groin." - Sean Connery.
     
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    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can't remember what fight, but Holyfield throws a headbutt-nutshot combo. Absolutely blatant.
     
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    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    It was against Dokes.
    But to be fair, Dokes hit him low constantly in that round
     
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    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :) versatile punch
     
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    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Most of what Hamed did was odd/wild. But worked.
     
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    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Duran's nut counter vs Paz,6th round for the first fight was super dirty yet crafty.
    Then you got Koichi Wajima hitting the frog punch.
     
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    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I used to like the way Ali used to pull his head backwards while moving backwards.
     
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    FighterInTheWind Active Member Full Member

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    Jones and Ali's shenanigans you mention come to mind first whenever I think about this topic.
     
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