Best Boxer That Used Angles

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  1. Panthers89

    Panthers89 Mr. Big Dreams Full Member

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    I have a very general question, that i pray does not get invaded by *******s or *****s, but who do you think in boxing today or in the past used angles best in the ring as a part of their game?
    IMHO i would prolly say James Toney, Pac does a lil bit, but his is kinda just based on speed.

    Suggestions? Comments? Post vids if you have them.
     
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  2. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Pacquiao by a large margin.
     
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  3. Tackleberry

    Tackleberry The Reverse Somersault! Full Member

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    He does alot. Alot of his knockdowns has come because he hit his opponent from some kind of freakish angle. Quick example is the KD of Cotto in round 3
     
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  4. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    pac
    toney as you said
    RJJ
    SRR could punch very well from angles
     
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  5. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxkdmL3iMCY[/ame]
     
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  6. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Doesn't basically everyone use angles well when they're successful?

    Anyway, B-Hop comes to mind. The proper footwork to be in the right position so he can land and it's harder for his opponent to land.

    I remember Harold Lederman commenting that Tito was spending too much time coming forward in a line rather than at an angle. Right when he said it, Hopkins was hitting him with a right hand. Of course, he put his body in the right place to hit and not get hit.
     
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  7. Panthers89

    Panthers89 Mr. Big Dreams Full Member

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    have to say no, if that was tru then everyone that was at one point #1 P4P used angles well and that would be a lie, cause if there's any recent one that comes to mind is Mosley. he didnt use angles, his footwork was mostly stick and move, in and out
     
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  8. trainer

    trainer Active Member Full Member

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    Vitali at heavyweight. The 10 round Arreola fight was a 30 minute highlight reel of it.
     
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  9. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    :iamwiths:
     
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  10. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    The Prince used to use a lot of angles.

    But today, the best example I can give is Pac. Crazy punches coming from crazy angles with crazy speed. And it helps that he's got a bit of pop in them too.
     
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  11. Critic

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    Pacquiao using his feet to create angles.
     
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  12. homebrand

    homebrand Well-Known Member Full Member

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    floyd is best at ducking angles.
     
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  13. Suga

    Suga Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This :deal
     
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  14. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    well done....yes.
    and hopkins is subtle...its not always obvious when he shifts, but he is a master..
     
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  15. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Three names that I can think about now are Pacquiao, Floyd Jr., and Hopkins. However, the first fighter used his wicked angles with his speed of punch to confuse his opponents very well.
     
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