Fighters who were one style early in their careers

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    But changed to a different one later on.

    Are there any who did?
     
  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Roberto Duran, Bernard Hopkins, and Marco Antonio Barrera
     
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    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not quite in the same league as those mentioned so far, but Steve Collins went from cutie boxer, to presser fighting brawler with limited power.

    Marvin Hagler was initially a big punching counter fighter, before becoming more aggressive particularly in the 80s.

    George Foreman became more cute second time round.
     
  6. Ricky42791

    Ricky42791 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldnt call George Foreman cute...
     
  7. TBooze

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    Touché, and perhaps I should of wrote... 'smarter'?
     
  8. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    People forget that Saad Muhammad (Franklin) was a very slick, almost safety first boxer early on. I think the frustration of losing the narrow fight to Eddie Mustafa led to the one eighty change in style. If he could have fused the two styles he would be a major threat to Foster, Charles, Spinks or anyone.
     
  9. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Except Loughran. I can't imagine any incarnation of Saad Muhammad in any perfect world threatening Tommy. That would be a stylistic nightmare for Miracle Matt imho.
     
  10. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lie! Foreman was adorable. Cuter than a puppy or a button or a button of a puppy!