Which boxer is best to study

Harold Johnson, technical perfection.

 

Harold Johnson - technical perfection.

 

Greg; not quite perfection but bloody fantastic. First time i've watched him properly thanks for the suggestion

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE8xqtIkXsk&p=FBD7119214FF19C3&playnext=1&index=33[/ame]

 

I've watched some Tyson tape for cutting off the opponent, combos from odd angles, punch slipping/countering.

 

I also like Arguello.

 

Nothing wrong with studying fighters, but be sure to take not of what they do wrong as well as what they do right. Many of the top fighters get away with doing things wrong because they are special. So take the good thing they do, and "correct it". Like If Floyd makes a good foot move, take note of it. Then, take note of how his hands are down, so when you try the move, you do it with your hands up.

 

My old amateur trainer told me that, I find it hard to fault the greats- its like my heart is too respectful to critique them... would make a good thread.

 

always like trying a bit of holyfield

 

Given the information you've provided above, you need to look no further than...

1) Joe Louis
2) Archie Moore
3) Bernard Hopkins
4) James Toney
5) Willie Pep

 

For me, Roy Jones Junior.

 

Glad you like him.

He had some weaknesses definitely, but for fundamental textbook soundness I can't think of a better example. Love his jab, watch the way that any of his punches that miss are followed up with a crisp jab down the middle to offset any possible counter attack.

They are great for a reason though.

 

Watching Tyson fights helped me alot with head movement and generally getting into range.

I'd say watch fighters that have similar attributes to you and see how they make it work.

 

It really depends on who's similar to you.

I'm sort of built like Mike Tyson, and I fight aggressive coming forward naturally, so it makes sense to study his style.

I think the best thing to do is look for a fighter who's close to your size/build and has the same type of attributes as you.

 

Bernard Hopkins
Wlad klitschko
Juan Manuel Marquez
And Ike Quartey if you want to learn HOW to jab with power

 

Superb

Great soundtrack as well