Best slow boxer?!

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  1. Boom_Boom

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

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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Right now, it's Roberto Amenaza Garcia!
     
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    nastynas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ruben Olivares. Slow with his hands, but quick on his feet.
     
  5. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gotta disagree with you there. Ruben would often (mainly, in fact) throw looping punches, but far from slow, in my opinion. Then again that may've had more to do with his timing and punch placement than speed. Still, I never noticed any speed deficiencies unless you're referring to him mainly in his latter days. I thought him quite quick in his prime, actually. Watch his rematch with Castillo. His lead left hook is a thing of beauty, and very quick off the trigger. A sneaky little punch that he was able to land frequently on an extremely smooth stylist.

    On the slower than average hands/quick feet front, I'd mention Luis Rodriguez. Another whose exceptional technique and awareness more than compensated for any short-comings that may've been caused by those long, ****** arms of his.
     
  6. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll throw a shout to Bazooka Limon as well. Terrible technique, punches telegraphed worse than a 1950's telephone, yet extremely effective all the same due to his clubbing power and indomitable will.
     
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    wlad klit
     
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    CLUBBER C.R.A.B. BOXING Full Member

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    No...He's really fast for a 6ft6 245 pounds man...
     
  9. Reuben

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    Now: Froch
    All Time: Foreman
     
  10. Jacory Harris

    Jacory Harris I'm a gorilla I'm a dawg! Full Member

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    Cottoe
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    Quitana
    Juanma Lopes
    McWilliams
    Collazo
     
  11. roversbowers

    roversbowers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    give over hes slow as ****.
     
  12. motownsiu

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    vitali klitchko, arthur abraham
     
  13. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I dont see it, both arnt quick but they never striked me as being 'slow'.

    Jim Watt definitly needs a mention.
     
  14. Paulsy

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    Wladimir has very fast hands for a heavyweight. He fires that one-two in the blink of an eye.
     
  15. cilldara11

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    Wlad is one of the fastest heavyweights around.