As an orthodox fighter, should I really...

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  1. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Cherry Lane Youth Boxing & Fitness.
     
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    So, are you a straight forward boxer type? How's the quality of your punch?
     
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    That's really close to where I live, and I've been thinking
    of joining a boxing gym....:think
     
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  4. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    I'm kinda in the middle. I love to fight but if I can have it my way I like to box. I have a punch but most of the time I'm jabbing. I'm about 125 so I'm basically a featherweight. I think later on if I do move up I'll carry my power with me. At my best I'm not the easiest target to land on but I can take a punch.
     
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    If you wanna come to mine then you can. It's a great gym with great trainers. Good luck in finding a gym:good
     
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    If you've got a punch, I say use it. Maybe being a boxer-puncher is an ideal middle ground for you. Definitely start watching fighters in that style, imo.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Hmmm like Arguello and Hearns lol? I love Hearns and am a fan of his so I'll try to get his career set & see more from him. I also love technical fighters so Hearns is a good pick. I'll study & get fights from Vernon Forrest & Ezzard Charles too. Vernon is my current avatar & Ezzard Charles is on my profile pic. I love them man I love their fights. Arguello, I'm not a fan of his but who doesn't like watching his fights?lol
     
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  8. Swarmer

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    Robinson, Arguello, Hearns, Ike Williams, Morales, Monzon, Terry Norris, will all be really helpful.

    Not a fan of Arguello? Dude was superb.
     
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    I have Norris' career set and hope to get Erik Morales', Robinson's, and Hearns' because I love them all and am a fan of them. I love Arguello and take nothing away from him and love watching him fight but am not a fan of his. Dude was a class act and I almost cried when I heard he died plus seeing the Real Sports episode with him, Vernon, and Gatti had me almost teary. Thanks for the suggestions.
     
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    Word. also, Joe Louis and Lennox.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Those too are good suggestions you're on fire Swarmer. I have some of Louis' fights so watching his fights won't be a problem with me. My dad has Holyfield's career set so his fights with Lewis are on there. I've seen them both almost several times but can watch them several more.
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Not a fan of Arguello?

    I advise retiring from boxing, obviously too many blows to the head have messed up your judgement.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Oh C'mon I said I take nothing away from the guy lol. I appreciate what he's done for the sport and love his style but I'm not a fan of his. Just because I'm not a fan of his doesn't mean I don't like him. I love the guy and love watching him fight.
     
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    Isn't that the definition of fan though?
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    You what? :huh

    I'm just messing but you couldnt do any worse than watch some Arguello to learn some technical things. A really good technician, one of the best IMO.
     
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