Which boxer was the best at throwing feints?

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  1. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    I want that book also. Last I checked I think it was about $30 au, paperback, on Amazon Aus.

    Didn’t know about the chapter dedicated to Liston - that serves to whet my appetite even more.

    That price is fine but I’ve waited quite some time for a special member discount - but it has never come though I’ve received and taken advantage of all other manner of excellent offers from Amazon - and always free, express delivery.

    Maybe time for me to bite the bullet.
     
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  2. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Just random but I recently rewatched Leonard vs Ranzany, the latter being one, super tough guy.

    Easy to forget how insanely fast and powerful the young Leonard was - and with the oh so important killer instinct in tow. Ray didn’t take any prisoners.

    Also, I didn’t necessarily recall how bad the ref was - Christ, did he need to see Ranzany almost killed before stopping the fight?

    Pete was clearly ****ed after the first KD……
     
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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 LONG LIVE WASHINGTON Full Member

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    Liston for skills? He isn’t a pimple on Toney’s a$$ when it comes to pure boxing lol. I like @Stonehands89 he's a cool guy, I really enjoy his books but his opinion (if this is true) is absolutely wrong.
     
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  4. haNZAgod

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    Harold Johnson is right up there for me. Masterful
     
  5. JohnThomas1

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    I hear you mate. To whet your appetite more, he may have even pushed speculation that the early Liston, pre title, might be the GOAT H2H. I'm pretty sure i was told that. Emanuel Steward had immense praise as well.
     
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  6. JohnThomas1

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    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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    I need to rewatch that at some point. SRL was a stone cold killer in there.
     
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  8. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Dammit. You’ve tipped me over - I am literally going in to order that book tonight - well, at least I’m pretty sure I am.
     
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  9. JohnThomas1

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    Good stuff mate!!!!
     
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  10. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    You tipped ME, i just clicked hahaha. I nabbed a couple of music books the other day, so the process took 6-10 seconds, literally.
     
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  11. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 LONG LIVE WASHINGTON Full Member

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    I think he was stiff honestly, good skills doe. Got a favourite bout of his for me? Always wanted to start watching him.
     
  12. Boxed Ears

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    No, not a witch boxer, just a regular boxer.
     
  13. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    :lol::lol::lol:

    Haha. You beat me to it! Will be putting in my order shortly.
     
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  14. haNZAgod

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    His fight with Doug Jones was awesome. Definitely check that out if you've not seen it.
     
  15. Makingweight

    Makingweight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Great writer highly recommend any of his books.

    Salvador Sanchez, would be very slick at using the feint and landing.