Was Kirkland Laing a bigger version of Ken Buchanan?

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Watching Buchanan v Duran and Laing v Duran on youtube I was struck by how similar Buchanan`s slipping style and reflexes were similar to Laings, but that a slower Duran struggled more with the stronger, longer bigger Laing, were their similarities between Ken and the late Laing?
     
  2. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi mark, cant see it mate, Buchanan fought sort of on his toes, moving in and out of range, Laing ( as I can recall ) fought a flat footed style of fight, not a lot of leg or footwork, maybe age and memory have ravaged my brain ? keep well.
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I meant the way they both slipped shots with their hands down.
     
  4. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Was Kirkland Laing a bigger version of Ken Buchanan?

    To put it simply, no.
     
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  5. Unforgiven

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    Apart from the dreadlocks, I don't see much similarity.
     
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