Fighters who used fouls to good effect?

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  1. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hopkins is brilliant at working a guys hips.

    Holyfield worked his head in as a 3rd fist worked very well too.
     
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    Holmes was effective at using an open left glove.

    The foul of his that cracked me up the most was when Holmes batted Shavers in the rematch on the ropes, he hit him like he was swinging a baseball bat.
     
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    Eusebio Pedroza, especially against Juan LaPorte.
     
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    ray mercer
     
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    even boxing royalty used tricks. ali often put people into the ring post - like bonavena and foreman. Holmes was nasty with the thumb and lace. according to ledoux larry finished leroy boone's career. foreman pushed -a lot. lenox leaned. prety much all of them knew a thing or two. jack johnson liked to cuddle...