I think this guys defense was the best ever

^^ best of the modern era for certain. only two in history could give him competition but i put him right up with pep

 

Sweet Pea was insane.

Locche deserves a shout out as well
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From all the best specialist defensive fighters he was the best overall fighter IMO.

Meaning not only did he have some of the best defensive moves you will see but he also had world class offensive capabilities and skills.

For just straight up defensive ability I think Locche would be on par with the best guys I have seen on film..though his overall game is not as good as Pea.

 

pea had one of the best jabs in the world for years, was one of the best combination punchers and one of the best body punchers. his offense was spectacular and his accuracy was eery. giving how much time he spent NOT getting hit, the fact that he was able to effective mount offenses is incredible

 

locche was incredible but i find sweet peas defense a little more multi layered personally. he relied not only on swift head and body movement, reflexes and anticipation but slightly better parrying and use of the jab to disrupt his opponents attacks

 

its very important to take that into account when you're assessing a defensive fighter.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a_wt60Wn9M

 

Willie Pep