Top Boxers with the worst defenses?

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  1. cyrax99

    cyrax99 The Greatest Full Member

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    What boxers out there who achieved a good amount of success had very little, to no defense at all? Alot of people whom are thought to have no defense are much better than at first sight, even guys like Margarito were somewhat decent at catching punches, although he had very poor defense. JCC is often thought of as a punching bag, but was superb at bobbing and weaving.

    However I was just watching some Iran Barkley fights, and I don't think I've ever seen a bigger punching bag in my life. Your vote(s)?

    Of course Foreman of the 70's is a good one too.
     
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  2. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Amir Khan
     
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  3. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Ricardo mayorga probably.
     
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  4. cyrax99

    cyrax99 The Greatest Full Member

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    Wow, I don't know how I didn't think of that one.

    Another thing, Canelo Alvarez doesn't have the worst defense I've ever seen, but it is incredibly substandard in correlation to how highly regarded he is. The guy frequently drops his right hand when he jabs, tends to get hit with the same shots repeatedly etc etc. I think he will get into serious trouble first time he goes against a technician whom is in his same weight class.
     
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  5. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not sure if Delvin Rodriguez qualifies as a "top boxer" but he's a very highly regarded combination puncher with obvious defensive flaws.
     
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  6. Firestarter

    Firestarter Active Member Full Member

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    Allan Greens defence doesn't impress me neither
     
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  7. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    Sam Peter.
     
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  8. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    margarito but then again... he may not even be consider good without plaster. Paul Williams.
     
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  9. tezel8764

    tezel8764 Boxing Junkie banned

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    ATG Defence.

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  10. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gati
     
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  11. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pacquiao. It improved quite a bit in the later years, but compared to his offensive talents, it was/is quite poor for a top 50 ATG level fighter.
     
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  12. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Wlad, Mathysse, khan, Chavez Jr (his defence was actually greatly improved vs Martinez)
     
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  13. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Depends what your definition of a top boxer is.

    Rios for example. Me personally, I wouldn't consider him top, but many others would.
     
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  14. Earl-hickey

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    Wlad? :patsch
     
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  15. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Wlad doesn't belong in that list. He's barely been hit clean for years.
     
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