When superior technique beat superior athleticism

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  1. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Erik Morales beating Pacquiao maybe qualifies
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  2. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    yes that's fair although i don't think he had lost any speed or reflexes at this point.
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Ruiz over AJ.
     
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  4. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The first that popped into my head was McCallum vs Watson. Surprised no one has mentioned it yet.
     
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  5. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

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    Joe Choynski vs. young Jack Johnson
    Jimmy Young vs. George Foreman
    Archie Moore vs. Nino Valdes
     
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    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Calzaghe-Lacey has not been mentioned.
     
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  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Probably because Calzaghe was the better athlete and maybe even the worse technician.
     
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  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I don't know about that, but to each their own.
     
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  10. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins-Pascal was the first fight that popped into my mind.
     
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  11. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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  12. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Its a good example. Although Nunn was ahead, i do think Toney was having his moments throughout the fight. He broke down Nunn slowly even though Nunn was having his own moments.
     
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  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I found Kostya to be the better athlete.
     
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  14. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Toney was far more athletic than Nunn.
     
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  15. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Not in terms of movement and foot speed, no.
     
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