Has there ever been as good a long-range fighter as Hearns at ww-lmw?

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  1. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Yes, Whitaker was the other i almost mentioned. Great jab which sure doesn't hurt.
     
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  2. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I seem to be horribly misunderstood. In short, my question was: have anyone in any weight class been as difficult to dominate at long range as Hearns was at ww-lmw.

    So it's not limited to those fighting at ww-lmw. Foster, Monzon, Ali etc. can all be included if one believes they merit the inclusion.
     
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  3. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As a pro, Mark Breland sucked.......... His WBA title reigns were bogus... Breland never beat a real fighter as a pro.... Geez, losses to "Starling & Davis" will haunt his name forever..... Hell, Breland was even beaten by the ordinary Jorge Vaca for Christ Sake....:|

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    Johnny Bumphus was another professional lemon....
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Ok, so as good as Hearns WAS at ww lmw. I get ya. Cheers.
     
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  5. good right hand

    good right hand Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ohhh,

    i understand.

    i want to add manny pacqiauo but i dont really know if he qualifies

    at his punching range distance (which is pretty long range considering his arms) he fires fast, powerfull and very very straight punches. some fighters could never get inside untill after the fight when they hug.
     
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  6. BrooklynMumin

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    Bob Foster
     
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  7. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, that seems about right. And Monzon. But I can't think of anyone else.
     
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