Top 10 defensive fighters in boxing

I wanted to add Rigondeaux based on his accomplishments as an amateur and his insane skill set. However, it's probably unjustifiable at this moment in time given the fact that he's only had 5 pro fights.

 

Jones wasn't a defensive fighter just fast as hell and very hard to hit. Same with Ali. None of these two have the technical ability as the others but instead they just relied on natural reflexes.

 

My top 3 are:

3. Benitez
2. Pep
1. Whitaker


I will add as soon as I think of some more.

 

Hmmmm I would have to disagree with you just rewatch the Marquez fight when he got hit he didnt alter his game plan or even slip any punches, instead he bangs his gloves together and comes forward and attempts to out hit you!

Great offensive fighter; Yes, great defensive fighter; No!

 

:huhWhy hasn't anyone said Toney? Tommy Loughran, Prime Tyson, Jimmy Young, and Penalosa deserve a shoutout.

 

calderon, b hop , dirrel , winky and floyd

 

PBF Malignaggi...the rest

 

Toney has been known to be rather hard to hit, cleanly.

In fact, one of the greatest punch slippers of all time, in my opinion.

 

He's an MMA fighter now. so can't be classed as active imo. I also chose to leave out Winky based on his inactivity.

 

marquez
floyd
toney

 

John Duddy
Israel Vasquez
Ricardo Mayorga

Just afew off the head:rasta

 

Kevin Kingpin Johnson

 

I'd say this is pretty damn close to official right here, including the later addition of Rigondeaux.

 

Sorry I didn't see your edit so I just put whoever.

Floyd
Guzman
Klit brothers
Calderon
Clottey

Just to name a few...