But that would be in the past tense. They were a master of one when they trained exclusively in that discipline. It's not simply just reaching the top and you stay there, you have to train constantly at that level or else you lose some of that skill efficiency. You put Mayweather or Pacquiao in MMA for a few years and their punching (boxing) skills goes down as they focus on other areas.
MMA 1-2`s are crap but you can`t use a jab in a street fight with someone neat fisted it`s too weak they will just counter with a harder punch and that could be that.
Ultimately, it comes down to the individual. Just because somebody trains boxing or MMA doesn't mean they are special.
Everyones forgetting heavyweight boxer Art Jimmerman lost against a lightweight bjj artist Royce Gracie at UFC 1. If the boxer has no takedown defense training, the jiu jitsu guy has the advantage.
Great post. I've had a few fights and agree that you don't want to have all your assets (arms, legs) tied upin wrestling the guy while his friends beat on your head. 1 vs many (if you can't run away which is the smart thing to do) go with striking. 1 vs 1, choke the dude out.
I agree with the above post. Average man in the street, I can take him down and break his arm. Doing that requires my legs, head and arms all being used. If he has even one more mate there to toe peck my head I've got no defence whatsoever. 1 Vs many you just have to hope you knock the first guy out that you hit otherwise it's not gonna be pretty.
Even striking, fighting bareknuckle sucks ass. I break my hands every time and I bet it took longer for my hand to heal than the guy's face. Just try to avoid trouble nowadays.
