Who would be the greatest fighters if clinching even once got you DQ'd?

I agree with you, actually. Idk what OP is saying but what I have in my head is imagining which fighters, given their existing skillsets, would do well IF clinching simple wasn't allowed. It entertains the imagination. Would May weather use more head movement? Would Lara display more dancing around the ring and even slicker footwork? Would Rios just stay on the inside and keep on uppercutting nonstop? Idk, maybe. But it's all imagination.

 

So the referee can see all things in the ring at all times, from every angle? Dude, have you ever competed in anything athletically in your life? And if you did, tell me: Were you the guy who cried at the referee over a perceived foul while play was still going? Probably.


Again: You still didn't answer the question about styles. What do you do if there is a style clash that is causing the fighters to get tangled up? DQ them both?

 

What about Jab Zudah?

 

The referee would be required to make that judgement call in the ring. Do referees see all things, at every angle, at all times during a bout? Nope. Things are missed, including fouls.


Again: What do you do in the event there is a style clash, and the fighters are getting tangled up? DQ them both?

 

Sure thing, it's not hard, but what victor is saying is that clinching IS an essential part of the game for many boxers, or is at least a part of the game (and you know in boxing, any part is important). So that's why I was talking about switching up game plans a bit for each boxer, or having them tweaking their strategies.
What you're saying is essentially the same thing so I think I get it.

What I'M saying is that it would be better for you two to get your points across without flaming! :happy

 

Good thread, btw. Would love it more if more people actually posted boxers in the reply...lol

 

name a fight where Triple G initiated a clinch as a pro. i think it's often reasonable/useful to clinch but when running &/or clinching is the primary strategy, boxers should be penalized until they stop or get disqualified. just like stalling in real wrestling.

 

There sore on the clinches in the BKB there was a few the last fight though. It would defintely suit some fighters and some fighters might not have the same success. I think people wouldnt stay undefeated for long aswell.

 

I know man, right?

 

That's a good example but your thread title going to the other extreme made your argument untenable. learn from your mistakes.