The best defensive boxers of all time -tribute (vid)

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  1. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Avery nice video I dont think anyone is missing from this list.

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  2. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great thread, great video. Before the near-career ending plane crash, Willie Pep was utterly untouchable: 100+ wins, one loss. He was on another level, the greatest defensive fighter of all time.
     
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  3. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  4. rabid dog

    rabid dog Active Member Full Member

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    Willie Pep
     
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  5. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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  6. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No worries bro. it is an amazing vid. I would add Benny Leonard, Wright, Hopkins.
     
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  7. pngo

    pngo #1Contender Full Member

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    Great list.
     
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  8. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed especially on BHOP I think his defence was underrated but at times his style led to some boring fight.
     
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  9. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    True. although boring, very effective it gets him the win and you cant blame him for that.

    But i think PBF should be higher on the list.
     
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  10. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali was pretty damn good at defense.
     
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  11. Leprikawn7

    Leprikawn7 Active Member Full Member

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    Larry Holmes was another guy who's defense is underated. Tony's slight roll of the shoulders was amazing to watch sometimes...........I mean he made Roy Jones miss a few in a row........not easy!
     
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  12. Joseph5620

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    Yes he was. In his prime during the 60's he was nearly untouchable. If I had to pick a best of all time it would be Pernell Whitaker.
     
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  13. sweetscientist

    sweetscientist Yori Boy Die Hard Full Member

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    hopkins, maybe, but benny leonard most definitely belongs up there on any definitive list of the best defensive fighters of all time.
     
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  14. jones1

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    Pretty good maybe add guys like Canto, Duran, Hopkins, other guys have as good defense by using their jab and footwork but that'd be pretty boring for a tribute like this.
     
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  15. WAYKURAT

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    mayweather junior has great defense especially running defense
     
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