If everyone used defensive style fighting...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IsaL, May 13, 2015.


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  1. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Funny, most fighters learn to be more effective in the pocket as they age and their legs can get them out of harms way faster.

    Besides Floyd has been running from fighters since 135 after JLC beat Floyd, of course unofficially, but a beating nonetheless.
     
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  2. cslb

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    Floyd didn't run from Alvarez.:hi:
     
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  3. IsaL

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    He didn't have too...Alvarez was tripping on his own feet...

    That fight was way too soon for Canelo to take...but he did and proved to be a warrior as he got right back to training immediately after.

    Most fighters don't need an unblemished record to sell fights.
     
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  4. MVC!

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    I love defensive boxing.
     
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  5. IsaL

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    Then hope and pray Lara vs Mayweather gets made... for the undercard they can have Paint vs Wall and Grass vs Soil.
     
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  6. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Youve got it all wrong. Defensive boxing is a thing of beauty. Defense should open up offensive opportunities leading to exciting offensive displays. Floyd doesnt take any chances (cowardly) Floyd clinches if you get anywhere near him (cowardly) and runs around the ring while potshotting (cowardly) and only engages if his he sees his opponent is slow of hand and foot. Floyd is boring and not example of great defense. the shoulder roll isnt what keeps him from getting hit its his feet. dont believe me? look at adrien broner. case closed. floyd is a runner. most overrated fighter of all time.:patsch
     
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  7. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    If youre reffering to floyd no you dont. You like running,holding and anything but boxing.
     
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  8. IsaL

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    Chavez Sr., Duran, Whittaker, Leonard, DLH, these guys had really good defense with as good if not better offense.

    This thread is obviously referring to fighters like Lara, Mayweather who stink the joint up.
     
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  9. MVC!

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    Mayweather lands at career high %'s, he has a great offensive ****nal, a very underrated one at that.

    :deal. He's extremely accurate and punches very hard.

    It's laughable you should bring up Whitaker.

    He was boo'd so many times during his bouts and he did "stink" up the joint like you said multiple times.
     
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