Tall fighters who could fight well up close..

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  1. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Who ruled at this?

    Obscure shouts welcome.
     
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    I will mention one fighter who fought well who was tall. Prince Charles Williams. You have to remember one thing, if a tall fighter fights on the inside a lot he probably does not have long arms. Hearns had a 78 inch reach which was long.
     
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    id say paul williams.

    he dont always take advantage of the reach
     
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    Especially the two fisted attack at :30.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cUX45ODHCU[/ame]
     
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    Bowe
     
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    Prince Charles Williams was not tall for a Light heavy what was he 5-11 6-0? About average.


    First to come to mind Riddick Bowe,Genaro Hernandez. Jeff Fenech at 5-7 was tall at least when he was fighting at 118 and 122.
     
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    Saddler for his weight class.
     
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    I thought he was more like 6-1.
     
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    Corrales, Joe Louis, Arguello
     
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  10. Son of Gaul

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    The only choice here is...Riddick Bowe. By far the best infighting superheavy in history.
     
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    Chico Corrales was also an excellent infighter despite being very tall for a SFW.
     
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    Rafael Ruelas
     
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    Manuel Ortiz, if he is considered tall.
     
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    Riddick Bowe & Diego Corrales were the first two to come to mind.

    Bernard Hopkins was a pretty tall middleweight, and good at all ranges.

    Jeff Fenech was pretty tall for the divisions he fought at.

    Antonio Margarito can fight on the inside.
     
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