Fighters known for their guard

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  1. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I mean, you can be both -- the "money" version of Floyd Mayweather. Didn't want to get hit, but counterpunching often was his offense.
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jorge Castro's patented "guard by no guard" defense.
     
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  4. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Dwight Muhammad Qawi was a 5'6" light heavyweight champion. To do that he employed quite advanced head movement, 3 types of guards, The high guard, the cross guard and the philly shell mixed in with bobbing and weaving and dipping below his opponents waist.