Max Baer's left hand power ?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Theron, Nov 12, 2012.


  1. Theron

    Theron Boxing Addict banned

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    His left hand obviously wasn't as crippling as his right but how good was it? how powerful would you say?
     
  2. PhillyPhan69

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  3. Theron

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    Just what i thought Hahah, i can always count on you for replies....
     
  4. Unforgiven

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    Very powerful left.
    He neglected to use it though, usually just held it out to measure his right. He sometimes displayed a very powerful left hook and did real damage - and on rare occasions he actually landed a head-jolting jab.
     
  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oh, what Baer would have been if his head was screwed on straight and he had a great trainer. His over dependence on his right hand often masked his left. He couls put you to sleep with that left too.
     
  6. MadcapMaxie

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    Very powerful put King Levinsky to sleep with a single one, didn't know how to utilise it properly tho and didn't throw it much.

    Probably a 7.5 out of 10.
     
  7. RockyJim

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    Basically, Baer used his left to set up his brutal right hand...