Is JMM the most versatile fighter of the last 20 years?

Early on,Juanma was a fabulously skilled boxer-puncher,although he wasn't exactly box-office to the casual fan,and for that reason became one of the most avoided fighters around.
Then he makes his move into the big(ish) time around the time of the MAB fight,although for me,this was where he became less fan-friendly IMO(for casual fans) with a more reserved style where he became one of the premier counter-punchers.
Then he reverts to a combination of both,going for a more box office style,whilst maintaining his wonderful counterpunching and throwing in some wonderful offense,finally finding the style that guaranteed the worldwide acclaim he so richly deserved(albeit way too late IMO)

Has there been a more adaptable fighter in recent times.

Here are some good examples from each period;


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and...


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Acknowledgement to Intentional Butt.




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Don't mind admitting I wanted Barrera to win that one,but I was all for Marquez before and after.Even against the saviour of boxing.:hey


And then we have;

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The long straight right has always been a wonderful weapon throughout each stage though.

 

Who else you got bball?

 

I think Hopkins is probably the most adaptable,although the way I see it,his whole style is based around adapting to the opponent.
I don't have a problem with Floyd either,although I think Floyd makes others adapt to him,which is a wonderful strategy.
As for Finito,if a kid with basic skills and no outrageous God-given talent wanted to learn the game,Lopez might well be my first DVD stop if I was a trainer.

And Barrera is the most similar to what I'm getting at here,given that he also adapted to suit his body and age.
I suppose that's what I was getting at.

 

I'd have to say there's not much argument against Floyd when you consider how he was at 130,then his classic style at 147,yet he can slow down and get it done brilliantly at 154.

I still think Bernard doesn't apply as much here,but Zopilote has given some solid suggestions.