Good fighters that don't have many talents or special attributes for them

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Greg Haugen immediately comes to mind. No special attributes as a fighter; no big power, average hand and footspeed, didn't have flawless technique or a superb skillset. And yet, he was tough, crafty and smart enough as a counterpuncher to be a very solid fighter.
     
  2. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Barrios is a bandit robber - Psalm 144:1 Full Member

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    These are the sort of fighters to watch and learn from! All the top guys are gifted in some ways but the closest guy to answer your question the best I can is Buddy McGirt.
     
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    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vito Antoufermo comes to mind.
     
  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Orlando Salido?
     
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    Smoochie Would deal with the devil for sum Greb footage Full Member

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    Jean Pascal?
     
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  6. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Massive at the weight, hit very hard, iron chin.
     
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Probably one of the best examples to be had.
     
  8. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    He was also hurt by Kessler and Dirrell.

    Froch had an excellent chin, but it wasn’t granite. Neither Dirrell nor Taylor are considered big punchers at 168lbs.

    If you had predicted Froch’s amazing success at world level early on, then I must say you are very perceptive and I congratulate you.
     
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  9. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I got one. That most may disagree with.
    He was a technical marvel , and was
    great simply because of the TIME
    He put in to master the art of boxing.
    Marvin Hagler.
    Other than the out of worldly chin
    What made him great was Spartan training
    and dedication.
    He became A GREAT fighter simply because he wanted too....
     
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  10. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Daniel Zaragoza would definitely fit the criteria.
     
  11. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    Ricardo Mayorga imo. He was more reckless and inconsistent than anything else.
     
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  12. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rocky Marciano
     
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  13. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hard to say knowing he's a high hitter,but yeah, he's probably just like a better Yuh,hard,but not one shotting enough power and a good chin.
     
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  14. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He hits hard,and he had a chin too.
    That height did give him slight advantage.
     
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  15. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was overflowing with talent though,he just cannot afford the skills.
     
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