Technical Brawlers

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  1. 2piece

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    Who are the best fighters that could slug it out with opponents and beat them up? All while using technical skill and using smart fighting tactics?
     
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    Roberto Durán
     
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    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll start with a few

    Roberto Duran- Could pressure his opponents while still using good footwork, rolling with punches, and having good defense. Amidst doing this he was an accurate precision puncher who could pick apart another boxer.

    Erik Morales- Beat up his opponents while still using beautiful combinations and good lateral movement.
     
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    He's really the number one guy who came to my mind.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Julio Cesar Chavez should be near the top of that list.
     
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    Tyson/Holyfield/Marciano/Chavez/PacMan/Duran/Qawi/Jersey joe/
     
  8. 2piece

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    The good one.
     
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    The good one.
     
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes, right up there alongside of Duran, IMO.
     
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    Marciano. Mancini. Honeyghan. Benn. Toney. Tim Bradley
     
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    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    He was 11 or 12 years ago.
     
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    rex11y Active Member Full Member

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    Wlad is no brawler, he's just a boring clincher.
     
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    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Show me one boring Wlad fight.

    I'll wait.