Boxing to me isn't just about two guys having the confidence to go toe to toe with a stranger in a ring. The training involved is what got me interested in the sport. The hard work, discipline and time that occurs in the gym means just as much to me. Thoughts on best athletes and hardest trainers please
depends what you mean by athlete. versatility, etc? the best athletes in boxing are pac and floyd, but they are pure boxers- they wouldnt be pro at any other sport. but someone like roy jones, or tarver, chad dawson, these guys could have played nba or nfl. some guys could have made it in soccer or football or tennis- who knows. they re all pure fighters though. but pound for pound manny- he has amazing fast twitch muscles , crazy reflexes, flexibilty, speed power- everthing.
Pac is not an athlete. An athlete is someone like Dirrell or Gamboa who would be successful in whichever sport they chose to do.
not best fighters but atheltisim andre ward ,paul williams,an steve cunningham come to mind as fluid athelets
Yea, I'd say a prime RJJ is probably the most athletically gifted fighter to step in the ring. Either Pac or Floyd today