Most genetically gifted boxer ever?

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  1. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roy is the first guy that comes to mind. He was simply blessed with otherworldly athleticism and reflexes.
     
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    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wladimir Klitschko was a monster, if you doesn't count his below average chin and tendency to gas out.
     
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    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    Hagler and Foreman chins and temporal bones seem more thick than asphalt lmao
    Can't find it now but Ali's description from his physician that compares him to a greek, mythical god was so accurate.
    And Tyson? That body so young is simply insane.
     
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    Richard Dunn.
     
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    I've often wondered this - Roy's stock was at an all time high after the heavyweight win. I doubt he would have walked away then... But perhaps after Tarver 1 - if he'd read the warning signs. I think a lot of people would have him top 15 or even top 10 p4p.
    His later career was sooo long - and terrible - that it's often forgotten how good he once was.
     
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    P4P ATG No. 14 see it now and definitely Top 10 after Tarver 1.
     
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    Jorge Locomotora Castro. World class from super welter to cruiser. It took a melted down heavyweight to KO him and that didn't happen until his 125th fight. It took a car accident to retire him. Legend.
     
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    He is about the best raw material you could hope for as a trainer.
     
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    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Greb needs to be mentioned with that windmill style attack, aggression, and endurance. All footwork couldn't catch him clean, . 300 fights and that dominate. Must have been ALL athleticism
     
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    When your father's a piston and your mother's a windmill, you have to punch like that.
     
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    Hotep Kemba Active Member Full Member

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    Don't see how it can be anyone other than Mike Tyson. In terms of genetics and physical attributes, he's basically just Roy Jones Jr but heavier and with a better chin.
     
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    R. jones