Chuvalo - What did he have going for him?

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Besides his iron chin, that is...
     
  2. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great intangibles like heart and determination. Fitness. If you watch him against Patterson, etc., you will see that he had a lot of ability that he doesn't get credit for. Since he was never knocked down, people think of him often as just a punching bag, which is completely untrue.
     
  3. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chuvalo always came forward, never stopped, and had better speed, punch combinations and power than many realize. Just watch his fight with Doug Jones, a guy who gave Ali a tough time. You'll see. Chuvalo IMO was the first guy to lay out the blueprint to beat Ali. He was the first guy to consistently work Ali back to the ropes and force him to grab. Frazier took that game plan to the next level with even more consistency, offensive output, head movement, and crisper punches.
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    His fantastic defensive ability!
     
  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I think he was a much more polished operator than he is generaly given credit for.
     
  6. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep.
     
  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    You are as predictable as the sun Janitor,I wondered how long you would take.
     
  8. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was a defensive wizard.
     
  9. Marciano Frazier

    Marciano Frazier Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He had pretty good power, his defense certainly wasn't great, but he kept his chin tucked, and he had plenty of stamina and was relentless in the ring.
     
  10. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Do you agree with my observation then?

    He comes across as sombody with an encyclopedic knowledge of boxing technique but not the talent to implement it to its full potential.