Ring Intelligence

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Nicky P, Oct 5, 2010.


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  1. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    What about Loche
     
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  2. Nicky P

    Nicky P Jamiva Boxing Full Member

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    That's right. I saw a Tommy Loughran shout. Also Benny Leonard fits well. That level of athleticism is kind of the max I was going for. Not boxers possessing Ali or Ray Leonard speed or Marciano strength.

    Fighters without great natural ability but they know how to outfight and outthink their opponents. The ability to adapt, always a step ahead, sets up traps, not letting opponents plant their feet to land hard shots, etc...
     
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  3. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    You're right, I did mess up. I'll just go with Monzon & Curry then. Arguello possibly.
     
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  4. Nicky P

    Nicky P Jamiva Boxing Full Member

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    The more responses that I see, the more I have to regard Hopkins as one of the smartest boxers ever.
     
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  5. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Very crafty veteran. Few could go on as long as he did. Crazy part he's still going on in his mid 40's.
     
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  6. burt bienstock

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    a perfect example.:good
     
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  7. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    This always happens when a request for a certain kind of boxer happens: people just post some of their favourites. On that note-

    Koki Kameda
     
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  8. Boxed Ears

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    While Boxed Ears is loath to be contrary...







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    Pongsaklek Wonjongkam.
     
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  9. Nicky P

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    It's hard to come by a fighter where damn near all of his big fights seem like boxing clinics. And a healthy amount of his big fights were when he was in his 40's. Always brains over braun.
     
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  10. PowerPuncher

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    Mike McCallum's very smart
     
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  11. Nicky P

    Nicky P Jamiva Boxing Full Member

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    I agree.

    What about Carlos Ortiz?
     
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  12. teeto

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    Very. He was very strong though, but if he was boxing he could win what some call 'snoozefests', and he did it very smart.
     
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  13. bodhi

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    Sven Ottke
     
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  14. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lee Oma was about the most physically unimpressive title challenger I ever saw, but he was crafty and smart. Far from textbook, he just did his own thing.

    Perhaps the spoiling Georgie Abrams belongs here as well. Chuck Davey too, he looked like the wind could blow him over at any moment as Addie put it, but he beat some good opponents.
     
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  15. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wow, Lee Oma ,a name from the past..I saw Lee Oma many times at MSG. A handsome, out of shape heavyweight who boxed, somewhat like
    Jersey Joe Walcott..He would walk away sideways from his opponent,
    like Jersey Joe, then spring into action...I saw him with Mauriello, Baksi etc..the crowd loved his antics...He is the bartender, in the picture
    On The Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando..
     
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