Fighting off the ropes?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by teeto, Jun 20, 2009.


  1. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Toney did it brilliantly against Jirov.
     
  2. horst

    horst Guest

    Toney-Jirov round 12 and Hopkins-Trinidad round 10. Perfection.
     
  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Toney was the first that sprang to mind, after Ali.
     
  4. META5

    META5 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, but Pep was very good at spinning his man so that before Pep was put on the ropes, the other fighter had his back to the ropes and Pep could fire off a flurry before dancing away.
     
  5. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    mr buchanan was an artist at it:good
     
  6. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Certainly was, i'm a bit embarrassed not to have brought him up earlier.
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes he was..a real shame, IMO, that the shot to balls in the 13th round against Duran is what most people remember the most about Buchanan. A real disservice is done to him.