First sign of a fighter being past his best or on the decline

Reflexes. A guy might see the opening, but not be able to pull the trigger in time and he looks slow. He might see the punch, but not react in time and take it flush. Add it up and you get a guy who is worse both offensively and defensively.

 

Mayweather high Guard in his fight against Ortiz in the center of the ring. He usually high guards against opponents who have enough speed and angles.

 

Reflexes and legs. Sometimes one leaves before the other, but these two are without a doubt the first. Would timing fit in with reflexes? This another one too, the ability to throw a punch when you see an opening. Yeah that's reflexes. When this occurs it's usually the end of your career, as seen with Mosley and Oscar. Mayweather, while still accurate, wasn't as accurate as he used to be.

 

Downgrade in broadcasting company.

 

I voted Reflexes

and by that i mean that spent fighter who sees the shots coming and just cant get out of the way

or that guy who sees that opening and just doesnt let his hands go

its the guy who is gun shy and cant deliver

age takes away lots on that list but that doesnt mean shot

older fighters lessened by age still can win and perform

shot fighters are guys who no longer display anything that can be succssful in the ring