Most naturally gifted fighter you have ever seen ?

RJJ was a freak the likes of which has never been seen befoeand likely will never be seen again, the spitome of athletic marvel

 

have to say ken norton ,mike tyson, tommy hearns, and sugar ray leonard

 

Watch Roy Jones as an 18/19 year old amatuer, then try to argue with me.

 

Ray Mercer

 

Co sign.......no one that I've seen in the sport had Roy Jones talent and ability. For what Jones lacked in technical skills he more than made up for those short comings with his god given gifts.

 

Pep 'n SRR

 

Roberto Duran was a force of nature and born to fight.

 

Never seen those greats John but I don't doubt you.... I wish I had the chance to see those two guys in living color. Two of my favorite "old school" boxers from what is considered the "golden era" of the sweet science. You weren't in to photography back in the day John?

 

Seen complete fight live (on TV/Internett of course): Jones, Whitaker, Mayweather

Seen Hi-Lights or recordings of their bouts: R. Leonard, Bentiez, Robinson, Camacho, B. Leonard, Charles, Lochie

 

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Agree with these boxers and also Ali

 

When you take into account how late he started and how brief his amateur career was and how he does things so naturally in the ring he's definately my choice. Its like a fish in water when hes in the ring. Although these days hes more like a whale. People like jones, leonard started quite young and had a very long amateur record its only natural they do things in the ring like second nature. Ive always said toney is more gifted as a fighter but jones is more atheletically gifted. There is a differance even most people dont agree w/me.

 

Michael nunn was mad gifted. of course james toney. Orlando canizales.

 

I know he's nowhere nearly as achieved as some guys on here, but what do you think about Edwin Valero?

He just struck me as the type of guy who was literally born to fight. He was gifted in the sense that he could do it all, he could box, he could bang, he had a chin by the looks, he had serious workrate and SERIOUS POP.

 

I agree with you.:thumbsup

When I think of someone with a natural gift, I think of someone who could perform with minimal preparation.


If Toney had the dedication, and could lay off the twinkies, I think he would have led his contemporary's with ease.

On his day, James Toney is a great fighter.