Name a fighter who achieved greatness PURELY ON "technical" SKILL ...

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  1. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think that settles it then... :)
     
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  2. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What stands out for me concerning Holmes's attributes is his recuperative powers and his handspeed.
     
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  3. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He also had power, speed and timing.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    True but it took a long time for the power to come. They trained to improve it for quite t time before it suddenly appeared.

    Timing might be partially aligned to technique.
     
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  5. Momus

    Momus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    While he's obviously not an ATG, Sven Ottke achieved far more success than the apparent sum of his parts.

    He was fairly small for 168, little power, and not overwhelmingly quick or athletic. Despite this, he was (officially) undefeated throughout his career, most of it at world title level.
     
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  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Yeah, I ended up listing guys who weren't know for speed and power basically...Tiger also had an elite chin.
     
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