Fighters Who's Chins Ended Their...

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  1. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In other words, too tough for their own good.

    Matthew Saad Muhammad is the first name that springs to my mind.
     
    My2Sense, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ugh, perfect example.

    I don't think the punch sponge strategy against Jefferson did him much favors either.
     
    Russell, Jan 20, 2009
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  3. Jear

    Jear Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Frazier against Ali I and Foreman I, Never able to perform the same afterwards, maybe his chin was too good for his own good
     
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  4. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It seems Max Baer was pretty much ruined by Louis. Ruddock stood up to too many punches for his own good. Frazier, although he didn't have a iron chin, was never quite the same after walking thorugh Ali's barrage in FOTC.

    Battling Nelson is probably another example. Can't come to think of too many at lower weights. Of course, LaMotta didn't accomplish much after his last fight with Robinson, did he?
     
    Bokaj, Jan 20, 2009
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  5. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    I saw a young Tommy Morrsion blow Thomas out in one round. I'll never forget the cut, Morrison shaved Thomas eyebrow off. Pinky went south fast.
     
    Mendoza, Jan 20, 2009
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  6. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Thomas hit the hard drugs just as badly as any 80's fighter, which is saying a lot.

    His performance against Holyfield is one of the most depressing fights I've ever seen. :verysad
     
    Russell, Jan 20, 2009
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  7. Bo Bo Olson

    Bo Bo Olson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Early in a career, the punch is coming and the man normally can move a bit with it, taking off a touch of steam.
    Later in the career the punch comes and due to lack of reflex the chin is not moving away from the punch even a little bit, compaired to before.
     
    Bo Bo Olson, Jan 20, 2009
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  8. smitty_son408

    smitty_son408 J ust E njoy T his S hit Full Member

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    stays on his feet against SRL and he is top 15 easy
     
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