Modern Day Defensive Footwork

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  1. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    What modern day fighters really know how to use defensive footwork? Dirrell? Mayweather? I just ask for examples.
     
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    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wlad. Very, very underrated defensive footwork.
     
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    Definately not Dirrell. He always looks off balance and slips alot due to it.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    At times he shows it though. Admitingly he does run but still shows defensive footwork sometimes. He does look clumsy going back though. Hopefully he can improve it.
     
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    Not dirrell he just has fast reflexes and feet. His footwork is not good by any means. PBF has great footwork.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    That's true.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    It's better than you give him credit for. I do agree on the fact that PBF has great footwork.
     
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    I should rephrase that and it's not horrible but he uses his athletic ablity to cover his lack of fundamental footwork.
     
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    Calderon.
     
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    Speed & reflexes like what RJJ used to do. Hopefully Dirrell becomes more technically sound than Jones and improves his footwork aswell.
     
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    andre ward, chad dawson, mayweather,
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Yep:good. Don't know if he can really be considered so modern because he'll retire soon so I didn't put him.
     
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    :hi:Good examples
     
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    shane mosley.
     
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    Child please.
     
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