Jack of All Trades, Master of None

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Seamus, Feb 22, 2017.



  1. red cobra

    red cobra VIP Member Full Member

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    Willie Pep had masterful footwork...I don't think he belongs here.
     
  2. BCS8

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    Would have loved to see Mitchell in person. Lopez was pretty darn good too. Very game. The second fight Brian had figured him out and put on a great performance.
     
  3. BCS8

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    Never seen Floyd the brawler yet ;) He's great at what he does do, though.
     
  4. jarama

    jarama Active Member Full Member

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    Forgot about Oba Carr one of the best ever not to be a world champ
    Reggie Johnson
    Lamar parks
    Frank tate
     
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  5. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sanchez and McCallum comes to mind for me. Very good at most things, but not truly outstanding at anything. Well, footwork perhaps...
     
  6. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    MaCallum was a master body shotter. One of the best of all time at 154 , if not the best and a genuine ATG. His counter shots to the chops is up there with the Larry Holmes jab.
    A 'master of none' refers to somebody who is average in every facet of their discipline. All i see in ATGs getting name dropped in here.
     
  7. Mendoza

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

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    Usually, a champion has world class attributes. How many is the question?

    Monzon. Not fast, or a big one punch guy. But solid all around, and bigger than most he fought.

    You could say Monzon had great stamina and durability, but I'm not sure if he ever fought a natural 160 pound man
    who could box and punch that was close to his height.