Linares's chin.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Linares has often been said to have a weak chin, and indeed, all 4 of his losses were by stoppage, but I don't know if it necessarily means he has a weak chin. It's not like he's been knocked out cold. He's been knocked down quite a few times, but he's gotten back up more often than not.

    I think it's more because his defense is bad, combined with cutting easily.
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    His defense isn't bad either the only time he's been legit KO'd was against Salgado, who was a big puncher, and that was years ago and he got caught with one of those Boone or Edwards like bombs he didn't see coming. It happens. He wasn't even knocked down against DeMarco, he was wilting due to loss of blood, and the KD against Thompson was due to Linares being and looking overwhelmed after Sergio landed a bomb that opened up a cut, for good reason, Sergio flurried like a madman landing several flush shots, Jorge was more discombobulated than anything. His chin while not titanium, its fine.
     
  3. Tomato(e) Can

    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    Jorge's chin is neither made of iron nor glass. His skin is paper, doe.
     
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  4. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Linares has a good chin. If you have his style a stoppage loss is unavoidable.
     
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  5. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    it's his lack of power that does him in. He can't keep people honest.
     
  6. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Glass jaw glass skin
     
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  7. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I even pick paulie to stop him, that says a lot....
     
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  8. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Linares has quick hands and is a good boxer, but he always has and always will come up short against top competition due to his lack of power and durability.
     
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  9. the factor

    the factor Active Member banned Full Member

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    It's a myth. He has finished every fight on his feet.
     
  10. TheyDontBoxNoMore7

    TheyDontBoxNoMore7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Glass chin. Glass body. Glass skin.
     
  11. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    lol that's the trifecta!
     
  12. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Not awful defense but could be better for a guy with his technique and athleticism, I'd definitely say it's one of his weak areas.
     
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  13. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep, he chose to go to the high guard vs Loma, leaving his body wide open.
     
  14. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    And often weirdly enough you'll see him just slip punches through that are kinda odd. Like he'll just randomly get hit with a lead right hand out of nowhere with no setup, basically one of those guys who seems to switch off defensively at times.
     
  15. titanic

    titanic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Linares' chin is ok not the strongest but ok, so as his punches.