Mobility - The Slicker Fighters That Weren't...

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Very mobile?

    Kind of a contradiction, but the question stands.

    Ronald Wright could be very, very slick without being very mobile later in his career.
     
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  2. AREA 53

    AREA 53 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I suppose Jimmy Young qualifies, he could be shifty - but did not like to waste energy !
     
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  3. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd think James Toney would be a good shout for this, especially as the weight began to pile on. The way he could still slip and roll and counter with his budda-like heavyweight size impressed me.
     
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  4. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Chris Byrd.
     
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  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    James Toney
     
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  6. mcvey

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    Don Curry and Wilfred Benitez?
     
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  7. radianttwilight

    radianttwilight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    James Toney and Chris Byrd.

    Archie Moore might be a decent pick.
     
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  8. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    james toney and winky
     
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  9. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Nicolino Locche, perhaps?

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  10. mcvey

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    Good choice I loved how he handled Jirov,Old School masterclass.
     
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  11. markedwardscott

    markedwardscott Active Member Full Member

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    Mike Ayala was a master of slipping punches without much movement.
     
    markedwardscott, Mar 8, 2008
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  12. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    So a stationary shoulder roller?

    Slips punches while standing still?

    Toney would be up there.
     
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  13. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Nope, doesn't qualify for this, his movement could be excellent.
     
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  14. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dwight Qawi deserves a shout here.
     
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  15. JohnThomas1

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    I'm thinking Whitaker, not saying he couldn't be mobile, his footwork was splendid, but he was economy of motion IMO and often outclicked people in exchanges without moving all that much. Maybe i am misinterpreting to.
     
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