Does Boots Ennis have the most creative offence today?

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  1. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    He's a sterling offensive talent imo. He puts his punches together very well and very fluidly, his jab is impeccable in both stances, he's a capable inside-fighter, he's a great body-puncher, his counter-punching is quick and accurate, and he seldom gets too far out of punching range. Boots' combination-punching is very satisfying to watch and his variation is excellent. What really strikes about Boots is how creative he is with his offence. I mean, who else has the creativity to move in slow-motion while throwing a combo like Boots did against Villa?
     
  2. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree, he is incredibly gifted with his offense and ability to set his shots. For me, at least, he is the second most dynamic fighter in the sport. First being, who is IMO, the most offensive gifted fighter is Inoue. :chuck:
     
  5. Blaxx

    Blaxx Active Member Full Member

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    He's great and I think if he does beat Stanionis and perhaps another champion (Barrios/Brian Norman Jr) plus a very winnable rumored mini tournament involving himself, Teo, Haney and Garcia then he'd start to get the recognition his talents deserve. For real greatness I feel like he needs to go up to 154lbs.

    With that said Inoue, Bud, Bam have amazing offence and massive toolset of techniques to choose from. More so than Boots IMO
     
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    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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  7. LenHarvey

    LenHarvey Member Full Member

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    No, Lomachenko does. Then Inoue & Bam.
     
  8. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Most creative offense today belongs to Usyk, Inoue, Chocolatito, Bam, and Loma.
     
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  9. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk and loma, followed by inoue. It’s easy to be creative when your opponent poses no threat to you. He’ll join that list if he continues to look spectacular at higher weights.
     
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  10. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

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    No but he’s right up there
     
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  11. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No.

    He's very good offensively, but he would not make my top 5.

    Honestly, I think Benavidez might be as
    offensively creative in that he can wing punches with snap from all kinds of angles.
     
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