Back-to-the-ropes beasts

That was always the story I heard, but there are frequent stories after a fight...so I am not sure. I was and am a huge Nelson fan, he is perhaps my favorite non philly fighter. I remember watching this live on the undercard of Tyson -Ruddock I believe. I think Jeffs relentless pressure surprised Nelson either way.

I believe Jeff struggled with his hands during the rematch, so I guess there could be a counter reason for Jeff losing the rematch.

i think Jeff would always give Nelson a tough night at their best.

 

Seems a little harsh and inaccurate to call him low skilled. Perhaps limited or even one dimensional? But not sure I would go there either.

Saw him live at the civic center in Philly when he fought Robert Davis on 80 or 81. Definitely not unskilled, but I don't believe unskilled guys become number one contenders. His limitations would always keep him from rising to the top though.

His brother Anthony fought that night to. Perhaps more talented than Frank. Loved watching them fight

 

Worked against Foreman. Not so well against Holmes.

 

Frank was a low skilled middleweight NOT unskilled. As he fought better opposition his lack of defense stuck out like a sore thumb.

 

Against Holmes Ali was a shot fighter who never should have been allowed to fight anyone that night. Against Foreman years earlier Ali was post prime but still a magnificent fighter

 

Benitez for me

 

Chris Byrd similar scenario. Byrd went undefeated in first 26 fights using the strategy of
fighting off the ropes before running into a tank in Ibeaubuchi. He wisely changed this
strategy after this fight and was successful against another equally dangerous tank in
David Tua.

 

It was fun. I saw Hamshox Parker, Saad, Braxton, Gelermino and others during my life in the region in the early 80s
and midtolate 70s. FLETCHER WAS MY FAVORITE along with Hamsho. To me greatness is with the styles and excitement of a fighter. Give me Fletcher, Hamshox LoCicero, Saad and their like every time over a Mayweather, Whitaker, Davis, or Chandler any day and 2 Xs on Sportworld or CBS Sports Spectacular on Saturday and Sunday

 

I believe Victor Galindez is the poster boy for this thread.

 

Roy Jones was the master

 

Saved me looking for the fight.

Many think Fenech was 'robbed'... Like Benn/EubankII, watch it without commentary and your 'boxing brain' and a draw was fair.

And a classic example of fighting with your back on the ropes.

 

You beat me to the punch Clinton...it was Galindez indeed.

 

Once again we are reviewing those 15 good-great Lt. Heavies of the 70's, early 80's, with Galindez fighting most of them, by changing his style once he became more "cut-prone".