The all things technical thread.

Personally, I think this is inherent of the amateur/olympic scoring model that has been in place for a while. I'd be interested to know see if there is a direct correlation to that scoring system coming in (around '92 I think) to pro's finishing prowess/aggression. I'm speculating at this point, but it would make sense to me if that was the reason (or at least one of many). If you spend ten years as an am simply trying to land rather than trying to get your opponent out of there then that will be a hard habit to break and you may not necessarily realise you even need to work on that skill until later in your pro career.

 

I think boxing is more heavily patrolled half the guys Nigel Benn ko'd wouldn't have licences now

 

Just found this thread and recently I've decided I'm going to go to a gym for the first time in a few months after mullering over it, just trying to get a fitness base for now, but this thread will give me plenty of studying material! :deal :bbb

 

Judah is one of the best finishers imo

 

there is a wealth of knowledge in this thread.

would definately help anyone looking to elarn to box!

 

Let's talk Veteran moves, Those dirty tactics so to speak :yep.

Notice anything here? :yep.

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They both did it constantly in the 2nd and 3rd fights.

Getting the outside position is key to both, especially Pacquiao, so Marquez does all he can to keep him from getting it.

 

He got revenge on him cos the KD for Pac, Manny did same thing. It's a move that gets pulled up 9 times out of 10 but doesn't in there fights. Am's do it a fair bit when they've gained a bit of experience.

Paddy totally agree with your post BTW :good.

 

Mayweather's tactic of leaving the forearm/elbow raised against Hatton is another example.

Because Hatton was rushing in all the time he was basically taking two right hands every time one landed - the punch and then whatever was behind it, which also had the added bonus (if you're Floyd) of blocking the left hand that was generally incoming.

 

The 3rd fight as BB said JMM did it numerous times, Manny did it back in 4th but Juan got the last laugh :yep.

Mares is a horrible fighter, dirty with the elbow as well as going low. There's no subtle about it either..

 

Hopkins is great at the dirty tricks.

 

Yep there's a vid where he talks shop with Smitty and shows the little hip shots and shots to middrift on inside and blindside of ref.

 

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Use have probably seen this before but Marquez sparring for the 4th fight, lands the same punch on a sparring partner. 34 seconds mark.

 

I think Holyfield's reputation as a dirty fighter (something Ive read a lot on ESB) is largely undeserved.

He was very streetwise & well versed in the dark arts but never went out of his way to fight a dirty fight.

Holy just wouldnt let anyone intimidate him & if anyone tried to rough him up by foul means he would respond in kind.