Feigning being hurt.

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  1. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Has anyone ever seen a boxer feign being hurt at some point during a bout, to intelligently lead their opponent into a trap?

    Just a random thought, I can't remember ever seeing someone try it...but I'd assume it would be quite entertaining. Post examples if you have any. :good
     
  2. PowerPuncher

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  3. Lunny

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    There was one point in the Khan Maidana fight where I thought Maidana may have been doing it. It was near the corner and he just sort of stood there looking a bit open pulling a face. Can't remember what round.
     
  4. Lights Out

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  5. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I noticed the same thing. He was like completely gassed and hurt and after that launched a sudden attack
     
  6. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    I part wondered if Mayweather does because he has a massive smile whenever he gets tagged, but sometimes boxers just have that reaction to being hit
     
  7. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    Same here. It was a shock to me when he fired back. Fun to watch :D
     
  8. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    I thought the exact same thing, a couple of times actually. Khan would land one of his flurries, and Maidana stepped back towards the ropes, almost looking to see if Khan would come in to throw more.

    But I actually think that Maidana was getting a bit hurt, tired and frustrated. I can't remember the round but at one point Khan was stood in the middle of the ring with Cortez while waiting for Maidana to get of his stool. He really looked reluctant to do so.
     
  9. moshah

    moshah New Member Full Member

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    Carl Thompson against David Haye
     
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  11. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Didnt jake la motta do this? I think its a smart move.
    I didnt think maidana did it, seemed to me he got hurt,angry and fired back.
    On thing that was funny to me was him keep pulling his trunks up, up to the point khan catching him with a bodyshot once he tried to pull them up.
     
  12. Iron Mike

    Iron Mike Active Member Full Member

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    Sure I've seen SRL do it.
     
  13. juanitoboxing

    juanitoboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Maidana took a long time to get up from the corner at the beginning of the 10th round. It was like he was completely gassed and didnt want to continue but we all saw what happened afterwards.
     
  14. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah Lamotta used it to set up the Dauthielle knockout. Seems like I saw kassim Ouma do this, I can't remember which fight.
     
  15. FROST

    FROST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Some old-school fighters did it.
    James Toney used to play possum to lure his opponents inside so he could counter them.