Who's the best turtle boxer right now?

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  1. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who's the best turtle boxer right now?

    - Joshua Clottey

    - Arthur Abraham

    - Winky Wright

    - Others
     
  2. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    Shout out to Gerry Penalosa
     
  3. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joshua Clottey for me. Toughest to crack turtle shell defense. :D
     
  4. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nice add Bro.
     
  5. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I didn't vote only because I think both Joshua Clottey and Arthur Abraham are basically equal. Clottey may have the slight edge as he actually moves his elbows down and bends his body to shield the punches whereas Abraham is more of a static turtle shell defense. Clottey's torso is also smaller or thinner so that he can protect it more. But Abraham may have the bigger arms. Clottey has a little bit more variety in his punches, moves his legs well, and has great stamina. He also is generally larger than his opponents at welterweight. Abraham has more power (knock-out power!), but a little shorter than most of his opponents at super middleweight.
     
  6. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I personally don't consider Winky Wright as a turtle shell defense fighter. He doesn't really keep his guard close to his face and body, but rather out in front so that fighters can't get passed it, and his short quick jabs.
     
  7. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sort of detached turtle shell defense?
     
  8. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes.
     
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  11. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Still a turtle, isn't it?