Henry Armstrong Discussion

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by GPater11093, Apr 25, 2009.


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  1. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    yeh he has hasnt he

    he dosent get hit clean alot then he bulls in the inside and is almost unhittable because hes throwing so many punches
     
    GPater11093, Apr 26, 2009
    GPater11093, Apr 26, 2009
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  2. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's arguably the Greatest of All Time. He had a great chin, stamina, power and a neverending workrate. He's a H2H demon.
     
    OBCboxer, Apr 26, 2009
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  3. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    That's fair.

    I watched a brief documentary (5 minutes) and they made him out to get hit a lot.

    My perception was tainted.
     
    SteveO, Apr 26, 2009
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  4. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yep. His style was almost the exact prototype for Joe Frazier's. Admittedly Frazier was a bit smoother and more fluid with his style (Armstrong was a bit herky jerky) but Armstrong was every bit as effective, offensively and defensively.
     
    My2Sense, Apr 26, 2009
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  5. MrMarvel

    MrMarvel Well-Known Member Full Member

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    There are differences. Armstrong is two-fisted, his workrate is must greater. I disagree that Frazier is smoother.
     
    MrMarvel, Apr 26, 2009
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  6. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Pound for pound #1 in my opinion.
     
    Holmes' Jab, Apr 27, 2009
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