Thread: 'New' Technical Boxers of This Era

Hello all I wanted to compile a list of boxers that generally win fights due to their mastery of the sweet science instead of speed/power.

As for the 'new' part, I only want to include boxers that are either new titleholders, prospects, and/or contenders.

So far and in no particular order I have:

Andre Ward (best in fighter in a long time though its not pretty its effective as hell, also a master of distance)

Chad Dawson (excellent right handed jab and can keep you at the end of it all night long if required)

Guillermo Rigondeaux (Sharpshooter extraordinaire, can consistantly land a hard cross to the body)

Dmitry Pirog (Fantastic at cutting off the ring, great upper body movement, sublime pressure fighter)

Adrien Broner (Great counter puncher, manages to stay in balance even with his wide stance)

I'm missing a few in the lighter divisions I know but those are the ones that I can come up with. I'd appreciate your input and feedback

Id definitely add mikey garcia, he seems very cerebral and extremely mature for his age.

I knew there was a Garcia or Gonzales I left out. Thanks yeah I know exactly who you're talking about too. He really is fun to watch.

maybe it was too obvious, but you cant have this list without having Mayweather on there!

Originally Posted by 0james0

maybe it was too obvious, but you cant have this list without having Mayweather on there!

I think the key point here is the 'New' part ergo no Floyd Mayweather Jr., no Wladimir Klitschko, no Bernard Hopkins, etc etc.


Demetrius Andrade?
Jessie Vargas?

Would those guys make the cut?

I see.

You mentioned him then, but of the recent generation, not quite new, I don't think there are many more technically proficient than Wlad. He is textbook.

Anselmo Moreno should be mentioned too.

Originally Posted by 0james0

I see.

You mentioned him then, but of the recent generation, not quite new, I don't think there are many more technically proficient than Wlad. He is textbook.

Whilst they are not new Guzman and Donaire have very good boxing skills.

The first 2 technical boxers you mention will be fighting one another. Not many people are excited by the fight but I believe that Ward is a very underrated and unappreciated fighter.

He has beaten Froch and Kessler convincingly and it was Dawson that offered to fight him at 168lb so Ward is taking on the best available challengers around.

I think donaire likes his left hook too much for his own sake. Also he eats too many jabs for my liking.

What about Gamboa and Khan?

Abril and molina I think are good boxers

Originally Posted by Ant Live

What about Gamboa and Khan?

Gamboa pulls back straight with hands down. He wins fights due to good genes not skill. Khan steps in too much with his punches and leans forward winking to be countered easily. Also he is too inaccurate.

Camilo Perez-He's only a prospect but **** me is he ever a fighter with an amazing boxing brain!

Ryuji Hara-Ultra smooth Japanese Minimumweight, most won't see much of him but he's special.