What type of boxer appeals to you most?

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Since boxers are a composite of skill, physical attributes and heart we tend to see that fighters take on a style that caters to their skillset.

    Some prototypical examples

    Technicians
    -Marquez
    -Hopkins

    Physical Freaks
    -Pacquiao
    -Jones Jr.

    Spirited Fighters
    -Holyfield
    -DLH

    Which is your favorite type of fighter? I think for me I prefer the physically gifted fighters and guys with tremendous heart more than the technicians.
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Anyone who isn't dull.
     
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  3. abuffy

    abuffy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Physical freaks. So anything that's just abnormal or rare. Freakish power, crazy reflexes, rare speed + power.

    I like big drama shows as well. Mexican style, Mike Tyson style ;]
     
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  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    S&B fighters
     
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  5. Cafe

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    I think a lot of times you get combos of these, but if we're going to be very general and I have to choose I have to say I like technicians the most big time, I actually sometimes dislike fighters who are physically gifted but don't have the technique to compliment it, it just seems like a waste to me.

    I like a good war every now and then so yeah, I certainly like spirited fighters but still, I wouldn't necessarily go and watch careers of guys who are primarily known for their heart and not much else.
     
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  6. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    I think its actually spelled Ruinwrong. And no IB is a Shawn Porter guy all the way.
     
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  7. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Personally the technicians.
    Boxers who go inside and brawl, Mexican style.

    But to be honest, if it's not boring I'll watch.
     
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  8. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    :wtf:pop
     
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  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think physically gifted fighters who don't have much skill go to waste.

    Pacquiao never really learned to cut off the ring. Or learned much of a right hand. Or learned much of an inside game. Or learned how to really block.

    He still had a good career though.
     
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  10. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    Probably the sweet-scientist types: Mayweather, Marquez, Lomachenko, Rigo, Ward etc...

    Not that those guys fight alike, but i really enjoy thoughtful fighters
     
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  11. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The real brawlers like Tyson, Chavez Sr., and Gatti.
     
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  12. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Sure, I agree but I still often think to myself "if he did this he'd be even better" when I watch guys like Pacquiao, and then you've got guys like Broner, Berto and whatever who are exceptionally athletic but have little boxing skill, that's when it's a true shame.
     
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  13. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    I like an all round fighter one who has boxing skills but can get down in the trenches & FIGHT!!! too
     
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  14. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    A complete fighter. Becoming rarer every year. Fighters like Sal Sanchez, Mike McCallum, Evander Holyfield, Ricardo Lopez. Speed, power, chin, defense, offense, infight, jab, counterpunch, body attack, and heart never questioned. Looked forward to see them fight.
     
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  15. jdiez800

    jdiez800 New Member Full Member

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    I like to watch fighters in my weight class, with the same physical attributes I have.
     
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