What are some styles or types of fighters that other fighters thrived on? I'll mention some of the obvious ones right away. George Foreman: Swarming/come forward fighters Ken Norton: Jabbers/boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr: Slow sluggers (brawlers) Bernard Hopkins: Slower sluggers (brawlers) Thomas Hearns: Come forward brawlers
bernard also said he loved southpaws. i know he lost a tight decision to joe, but he's looked great against southpaws. he looked awesome coming up two weight classes at his age to fight tarver.
BHop was indeed great against southpaws. Against Joe, it was the stamina that killed him. If it wasn't for Joe's amazing conditioning, he would have lost the fight.
Lots of punchers have problems with mobility and the targets that do not cooperate and stand right in front of them.
