Most complete fighters in boxing history

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  1. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Who are the guys that spring to mind who could do it all? Guys who could box with a high level of technical skill, punch hard and knock opponents out with either hand, fight on the inside or outside and had decent defense too?
     
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  2. Neebur

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    Ray Robinson
    Roberto Duran
    Ray Leonard
    Benny Leonard
    Sal Sanchez
     
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  3. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Robinson is the full pack.
    A young tyson was a very complete pack too
     
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  4. GOAT Primo Carnera

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    But a young Riddick Bowe wasn´t ??
     
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  5. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Did you read the part of having a defence?
     
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  6. GOAT Primo Carnera

    GOAT Primo Carnera Member of the PC Fan Club Full Member

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    How many times was he stopped in 45 fights?
     
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    nice try to avoid the answer.... Bowe had a horrible defence.
     
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  8. GoldenHulk

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    Marvin Hagler, Ali, Holmes, Robinson, the lightheavyweight version of Michael Spinks.
     
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    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ricardo Lopez
     
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    GOAT Primo Carnera Member of the PC Fan Club Full Member

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    This might have the potential for an enclosed discussion.
     
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  11. Jel

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    Perfect choices!
     
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    Prime Donald Curry
     
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    Benny Leonard,Eder Jofre, Ray Robinson, Ray Leonard,Jose Napoles,Carlos Monzon,Marvin Hagler,Roberto Duran,Archie Moore.
     
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    The way he stood in the pocket against a terrific puncher like Colin Jones was highly impressive to me!
     
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    Out of those not yet mentioned Ezzard Charles has a helluva lot of game!!!!!

    I personally have always thought Sandy Saddler is a little underrated in the all around aspect of things.

    Early Wilfredo Gomez was quite complete as well.
     
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