What happened to the typical American fighter?

It's funny how Americans are so defensive.

"Someone said something bad about my country!! :crybaby"

You, my shrunken headed friend, know nothing about boxing.

 

I schooled you on Tunney, so I think I know a thing or two

Seriously, because of one quote and a few ineffective clinches, you came out with "Tunney turned clenching into an artfrom", which was absolutely laughable, mate.

He was THE heavyweight who pioneered the changed from a style reliant on heavy clinching, to footwork. His style set the standard for movers like Ali in years to come, yet you think he was a genius inside the clinch? He was good, like he was good at most things, but it's a nonsense example because it was such a small part of his abilities.

 

I don't deny that they are very, very skilled fighters. Even Dirrell, whose tactics against Froch, I thought, were terrible to watch. I don't deny their skills one bit.

I'm just thinking about the recent change in style, of the stereotypical American boxer.

 

Froch's tactics were rough, yeah, but that style of fighting is typical over here.

You can watch Friday Fight Nights and see rough fights week in, week out. Our elite boxers in recent haven't always been the cleanest. Hatton, Benn, Haye, Calzaghe etc., have all shown that they are happy to fight rough and bend rules.

The stereotypical British fighter, fights dirtier than the American's but I just think that the days of the stereotypical American being flashy, smooth, skillful and clean, are looking distant.