Take One Weapon Away From These Fighters -Who Sufferers Most?

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  1. META5

    META5 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    George without his punching power is still as strong as an ox and maybe Saddler doesn't obsess over his power and he really hones in on developing his great jab, his punch mechanics and patience and overall fighting style.

    George would still be good at cutting off the ring and dare I say, whilst he might not be as dominant, perhaps he may be a more complete fighter in the first career iteration.
     
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  2. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    ^^^ This is a fantastic answer.
     
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  3. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson w/o his speed would basically be David Tua, which means he could likely still find enough success to be a contender or even titleholder, but not consistently enough to be a true great/hofer.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Good answer mate.
     
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  5. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali didn't need his chin until later in his career. Alis speed and reflexes is what made him great.
     
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    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman, Tyson, Holmes and Ali in that order.
     
  7. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    If Tyson loses his speed, how much power does he lose along with it?

    Also, are we just talking about his hand speed? Or also his foot speed and upper body movement?
     
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    Lankykong Member Full Member

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    Foreman

    Ali still has everything that made him successful in his first career.

    Holmes turns into a decent fighter with good speed, footwork, reflexes, defence, stamina, reach and durability. Nothing special, but lesser fighters have won some form of the title.

    Tyson still has his power and chin. His career depends on how lucky he is.

    Foreman is just a big strong, tough guy. I feel that without the intimidation a lot of what made him effective goes down a bit.
     
  9. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali and Holmes have a lot of similarities. Holmes without the jab would be more of a brawler and with his chin and recuperative powers would still be a formidable fighter, but definitely with a much shorter career. Ali without the chin would be like a Carl the Truth Williams, an excellent boxer but much more vulnerable to anyone with decent power.
     
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    This is basically a
    This is basically a perfect analyses. Bravo Bolo! :ARMS1:
     
  11. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Foreman without power.
    That must be the answer. It depressing just thinking about it.