Best in shape/conditioned fighter you've ever seen for a fight ?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Theron, Dec 25, 2012.


  1. Theron

    Theron Boxing Addict banned

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    Which fighter in which fight was in the best condition that you've ever seen a fighter in ?
     
  2. Marciano - Every fight.....he never let up.
     
  3. PhillyPhan69

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    “You can map out a fight plan or a life plan, but when the action starts, it may not go the way you planned, and you're down to your reflexes - that means your [preparation:]. That's where your roadwork shows. If you cheated on that in the dark of the morning, well, you're going to get found out now, under the bright lights.”

    - Joe Frazier
     
  4. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Michael Watson in his rematch with Chris Eubank.
     
  5. Ricky42791

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    Hagler always came in phenomenal shape
     
  6. tezel8764

    tezel8764 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Roy Jones against lacy.
     
  7. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No fighter was ever in better shape than Rocky Marciano...didn't matter who he was fighting...worked his ass off to get into his kind of shape...
     
  8. Seamus

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    Don Cockell versus Marciano.
     
  9. janitor

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    There are two elements to this.

    Yes preparation is crucial, but you also have the X factor.

    Even with superior preparation, you can have a day where you just don't fire on all cylinders.
     
  10. Rocky had it all in spades. Hence why he is undefeated and no one can touch him
     
  11. Seamus

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    Which is why trainers the world over are scouting gyms for 5 foot 10, t-rex armed cruiserweights to take the belts from those lazy, cowardly K bros.
     
  12. There was and is only one Rocky so thats a stupid comment. Just because you're jelous and a hater is not my problem.
     
  13. Seamus

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    I'm a huge fan of his and have every known minute of his filmed fights in my collection.

    I also understand there is a reason for weight divisions and that the heavyweight landscape has changed more than any other over the decades.
     
  14. daz52

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    Roberto Duran V Ray Leonard I.

    Both fighters had to be in sublime shape to do what they did for those 15 rounds.
     
  15. Nightcrawler

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    seconded

    as well, watching basilio, with his style, he must have required ridiculous conditioning

    frazier was a great shout out by philly

    I'll add: ali (63-67), holyfield and qawi from their first fight. AMAZING stamina from both men