Somebody give me a definition of a "pure boxer"

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  1. BITCH ASS

    BITCH ASS "Too Fast" Full Member

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    Then give me some contemporary examples....

    I'm just interested in what ya'll got to say.....

    So hit this thread up....

    If ya'll want, you can even name a pure boxer from every weight class today if there is one of course.....but go ahead.
     
  2. kukoy

    kukoy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Is there such a thing.

    There are so many geniuses in here who thinks know everything. So be my guest and I'll read...
     
  3. viperguy

    viperguy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Oscar in his prime with Alcazar is what you call pure boxing.
     
  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    My definition of a pure boxer is a guy like Pernell Whitaker. Relies entirely on his technical ability to get the job done, possessing little to no knockout power. Wilfred Benitez, Michael Nunn, and Calderon are good examples.
     
  5. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two "pure boxers" operating at different levels of talent.

    Sergio Martinez and Yuri Foreman.
     
  6. venomus_p4p

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    Calderon
     
  7. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Ricardo Lopez.
     
  8. PunchOut

    PunchOut Active Member Full Member

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    Sal Sanchez at fw
     
  9. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Boxer-puncher. 38 knockouts in 51 wins is a fairly high KO ratio.

    Boxer-puncher.
     
  10. K0NPHL1C7

    K0NPHL1C7 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    End thread.
     
  11. mangler

    mangler Active Member Full Member

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    Somebody who can always win without hurtin their opponent simply based on skills. Hittin and not gettin hit. Jab, footwork, defense, combinations, tactical clinching if necessary.
     
  12. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Ok then Willie Pep.
     
  13. KobeIsGod

    KobeIsGod Who Necks?!? Full Member

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    Sam Peter. Who necks!?!
     
  14. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    PBF :deal.
     
  15. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    :good Paulie Malignaggi, Willie Pep, Pernell Whitaker, Michael Nunn, Wilfred Benitez, Chris Byrd, etc.