Fighters who could pull off multiple styles

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  1. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Barrera never really integrated his boxing and brawling well imo.

    He still fits though, just not among the effortless elite.
     
  2. META5

    META5 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Any thoughts on a peak Holyfield or a Liston, both of whom were competent at range and up close, for my money?
     
  3. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Ali, Robinson, Ray Leonard, Hearns, Hagler, and Duran come to mind
     
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    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Sure, I think Holyfield was more well rounded though. He had the hand speed, footwork, athletic ability, and overall skill to do it all. Holyfield didn't have a jab on the level with Ali, Holmes, Foreman, Bowe, Lewis, Liston, and some others but it wasn't bad.
     
  5. Muchmoore

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    Listons a good shout and what i thought of for heavies.....i was watching the Terrell sparring footage on youtube the other day and he shows a lot of skills there, even looks Toneyish at times.
     
  6. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran, Jofre, Sanchez, Hagler.

    Sonny Liston.