Very strong in-fighter and body puncher, good counter-puncher, good defense even while being aggressive. Obvious chin problems, but only great fighters were able to stop him when he was in his prime. By the time he lost his title to Robinson, he was having serious trouble making the middleweight limit, and this undoubtedly contributed to his two kayo losses to Sugar Ray. His fights against Tiger Jones and Joey Maxim show off his skills very well. Tiger Jones said Olson was his toughest opponent, and that fight took place just one month after Jones had decisioned Robinson.
