15 rounds light-heavyweight

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Mr Butt, May 1, 2010.


  1. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    chris finnegan vs mike rossman
     
  2. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    I tend to think Finnegan would outbox him.

    Two unflashy standup stylists, but Rossman's work was a lot more straight line more methodical boxer-puncher, whereas Finnegan was a pure boxer by nature.

    Rossman hit harder i'd say and was maybe the less rigid fighter as far as punch variety and combinations goes.He could throw some nice varied shots once he had established his jab.Finnegan liked to stick to piling up the points with the jab and sneak lead left-hand/variations of the one-two, though he could mix in some uppercuts and bodyshots when he saw the openings.

    I think finnegan's footwork/movement, ability to control the distance and use angles with it and imo quicker hands and feet would give him the edge in a technical boxing match, with Rossman preferring someone coming to him or standing in front of him.Finnegan would only do that some of the time and can punch and move much better.Rossman would have a tough time dealing with the very accurate straight left down the pipe, which Finnegan threw from any position, as opposed to Rossman really needing the jab going and feet planted to establish his offence.

    I'd give Finnegan the edge defensively as well, though neither is too notable there.

    there's always the possibility of Finngan being hampered by cuts though.For instance, by all acounts he was beating Schmidtke(another good standup fighter with a top jab)comfortably until badly cut.