What Mexican fighter had the best defence?

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Canelos defence is pretty good but my knowledge of old school Mexican fighters isn't great.
     
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  2. ChrisJS

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    Miguel Canto.
     
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    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Never knew he was Mexican. Always thought he was from Panama.
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Came here to say this, nice one Chris.
     
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    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Miguel Canto is the first to come to mind. I would also add Chiquita Gonzalez, who was more known as a banger, was a real revelation in his 2nd and 3rd bouts with Michael Carbajal when he turned into a whirling dervish. I still remember the headlines in the boxing mags at the time when one writer wrote the headline "Could Rocky Marciano fight like Willie Pep?"
     
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  6. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Chucho Castillo is an underrated pick IMO, he had very subtle movement and a lot of his defence came from his stunning offensive counters. He did, however, move his head in a fashion few can top.

    Olivares and Herrera are two other amazing technicians, but Canto should be the defacto Numero Uno.
     
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    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Befor he changed his style I thought JMM had a good defense. Let's not forgot Durans dad was Mexican but yea I know he considers himself Panamanian. But the facts are facts lol.
     
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    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have a couple , Sal Sanchez , and Julio Chavez Sr. Especially when considering how aggressive they fought.
     
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    Ricardo Lopez and Gilberto Roman deserves a mention.
     
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    Canto and Gilberto Roman just above the rest
     
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    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hehehe nice!
     
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    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great post George. No surprise there.
     
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    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nailed it as always Chris. Great stuff. We can end the thread right here.
     
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    Barrera at 130 and 126
     
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