When Athleticism Beats Technical Ability

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    RJJ vs Toney is the poster child among others. Jones didn't lose a round on most cards.
     
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    Every Harry Greb fight ever
     
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    Pacquiao beating Barrera, Morales, Marquez and Cotto.

    RJJ beating Hopkins and Toney.

    Beterbiev beating Gvozdyk.
     
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    Pryor vs Arguello
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    Sergio Martinez vs Sergey Dzinziruk is an example of a more unorthodox athletic fighter beating the more 'correct' technician.
     
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    Leonard beating Hagler
     
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    Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler is another prime example.

    Johnny Tapia vs Danny Romero
    Jung Koo Chang vs Hilario Zapata 2
    Michael Nunn vs Sumbu Kalambay
    Ernesto Marcel vs Alexis Arguello
    Ismael Laguna vs Carlos Ortiz 1
    Meldrick Taylor vs Buddy McGirt
     
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    Great examples. My guy Marcel beat the brakes off of a young Arguello.
     
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    Cassius Clay v Archie Moore, Sonny Liston and various others. Ali v Folley also. Ali's lack of fundamentals irrelevant when matched with that speed.
     
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