What are common traits amongst eastern Asian boxers?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by WAR01, Aug 13, 2020.


  1. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

    1,776
    1,540
    Aug 19, 2019
    Just a question of interest I’m not certain there are any, I know that Europeans stereotype consists typically of upright clinchers with pawing jabs.
     
  2. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,497
    7,267
    May 18, 2006
  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,105
    15,585
    Dec 20, 2006
    Yoko Gushiken would like a word with you, and I think he is out back with Jung Koo Chang
     
    Bujia, TipNom, Jel and 3 others like this.
  4. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,497
    7,267
    May 18, 2006
    Perms don’t count.

    Alright point taken. Maybe adeptness in chopstick usage then?
     
    PhillyPhan69 likes this.
  5. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,105
    15,585
    Dec 20, 2006
    I would guess upon hearing that an “up and coming Eastern Asian” boxer that I needed to check out...I would naturally assume they were a featherweight or below? So I think a stereotype that usually proves true is that they generally fight in the lower weight divisions.





















    And that they are bad drivers but exceptionally good at math.
     
    Bujia and young griffo like this.
  6. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

    7,833
    13,127
    Oct 20, 2017
    Khaosai Galaxy
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,560
    Jul 28, 2004
  8. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    10,833
    6,602
    Dec 10, 2014
    Strong chins.
    Lack of defense
    Heart

    There were of course exceptions but I saw an awful lot of guys who got title shots in the 80s who fit this stereotype.
     
  9. Mike Gould

    Mike Gould Member Full Member

    239
    344
    Nov 16, 2017
    Stamina. Well schooled and conditioned. Ton of national pride and heart. Sometimes too aggressive and reckless. Stubborn. A lot of times I would see an Asian fighter not able to adapt or have a Plan B if what they were doing was ineffective.
     
  10. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

    28,390
    39,782
    Jan 7, 2014