Fighters who's chins got them to world level

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  1. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Fighters who's chins got them to world level

    1. Antonio Margarito
    2. Carl Froch
    3. Tomasz Adamek
    4. Glen Johnson
    5. Librado Andrade




    Thoughts?
     
    yesihavearm2, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    I don't think Froch's chin is all that good to tell you the truth. It's definitely not on the level of those other guys you've mentioned.
     
    J.R., Dec 13, 2009
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  3. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tex cobb he didnt have to many skills his plan was to get you tired from beating him up and then he would put his below average (but effective) ability to take care of his opponents.
     
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  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Remove Froch and add in Baldomir and we're in business.
     
    Addie, Dec 13, 2009
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  5. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. Didnt Dirrell have him doing the stanky leg at some time of the fight?
     
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    BIGRIGHTHAND Active Member Full Member

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    hatton
     
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  7. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Ah yes, very good pick
     
    yesihavearm2, Dec 13, 2009
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    venbox Active Member Full Member

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    Tua deserves to be in there, probably replacing Froch. If not for his incredible chin, he would have a few more losses. And Baldomir has a great chin, but that's not what gave him the Judah and Gatti wins.
     
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    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    George Chuvalo: he never won a world title, but back in the days when a top 10 ranking meant something Chuvalo stayed in the top 10 for 12 years.
     
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    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    I agree with Baldomir, however with Tua he had the power that would still probably take him to a high level.

    The other guys without their chins, they aint really got much.
     
    yesihavearm2, Dec 13, 2009
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    darthhutchence Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Arturo Gatti...........:think
     
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  12. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RIP arturo thunder gatti-the dude could take a punch and took a lot of punishment and came back to win.
     
    Vitor Belfort, Dec 13, 2009
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  13. 46and0

    46and0 It's irrefutable. Full Member

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    Oscar De La Hoya had a fantastic chin, which meant he could hang with top elite fighters and run them very close. Although he was elite in his own right haha.
     
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    Doug Dewitt
     
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  15. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    Yessir.
    And yes... Baldo would be a good fit in there. His rock hard chin makes up for his lack of great skills, defense, and punching power. He's what I would call a modern day Rocky story.
     
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