Modern boxing trainers or fighters commenting on early fighters' technique?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by cross_trainer, Sep 7, 2018.


  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    We get into so many old vs modern arguments about technique, but I rarely see anybody posting sustained analysis from modern professional fighters and trainers about older fighters' chances against today's guys.

    I remember watching Ali disparaging the Dempsey/Willard fight as he watched it, and Tyson commented about how Johnson's style was limited by modern standards.

    Other than that, most of what I've seen is just a trainer saying that so-and-so was a great fighter, and maybe listing what he was known for. Rarely have I seen any clips or analysis from boxing professionals about how older fighters would perform today against modern guys.

    Any examples you can post or name?