Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
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ICB
I would like to name a few that haven't been mentioned, some of these boxers on this list have underrated footwork IMO.
Floyd Patterson
Evander Holyfield
Ricardo Lopez
Ruben Olivares
Terry Norris
ODLH
Floyd Mayweather Jr
Bernard Hopkins
Ivan Calderon
Juan Manuel Marquez
Willie Pep
Billy Conn
Mike Tyson
I mentioned Tyson, pep, Mayweather, ODLH, Lopez, Hopkins, Conn before
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
Muhammad Ali
SRL
Larry Holmes
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
Hagler was not only underrated as a boxer, but his footwork was a work of art. He was the master of cutting off the ring when in his prime. Always in punching range and slick, yes you heard it here...slick
Check 2:10 into this video for an example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZHIo5ylQA8
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
Are you talking defense or footwork? because those can be two completely different things. Joe Louis has wonderful footwork in his prime.
But what do you mean footwork or defense?
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
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Bomp
I agree with you, it's a good example why almost all the greats had great footwork. They have different styles but they always had their feet in position to land their shots properly. While Ali, as a general consensus, had great footwork, it wasn't very efficient and he had to be at his absolutest physical peak to maintain it for 12 rounds. Contrast that too a gifted counterpuncher like Toney, who's movements were effortless (literally;D) but could still be just as effective.
Yeah Thats exactly what I'm referring to. Ali had great footwork, he got where he need to go, but because of his flamboyancy and the thought he put inot it it caused him to exert himself.
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Deanrw
Hagler was not only underrated as a boxer, but his footwork was a work of art. He was the master of cutting off the ring when in his prime. Always in punching range and slick, yes you heard it here...slick
Check 2:10 into this video for an example.
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Yeah pretty much the same idea as the Foreman arguement.
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Come on guys whats up here no mention of the original dancing master The one The only SUUGAR RAAY ROBBINSOOON
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Julio Ceaser Chavez cut the ring better than any version of George Foreman.
Re: Which two boxers had the best footwork in the entire history of boxing ??
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hitmandonny
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Originally Posted by
Bomp
I agree with you, it's a good example why almost all the greats had great footwork. They have different styles but they always had their feet in position to land their shots properly. While Ali, as a general consensus, had great footwork, it wasn't very efficient and he had to be at his absolutest physical peak to maintain it for 12 rounds. Contrast that too a gifted counterpuncher like Toney, who's movements were effortless (literally;D) but could still be just as effective.
Yeah Thats exactly what I'm referring to. Ali had great footwork, he got where he need to go, but because of his flamboyancy and the thought he put inot it it caused him to exert himself.
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Originally Posted by
Deanrw
Hagler was not only underrated as a boxer, but his footwork was a work of art. He was the master of cutting off the ring when in his prime. Always in punching range and slick, yes you heard it here...slick
Check 2:10 into this video for an example.
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Yeah pretty much the same idea as the Foreman arguement.
I agree. Quite often aggressive guys get overlooked in this department. To me it applies to anyone who use their feet in a way so they can gain an advantage over their opponent. It does not have to be fancy looking to be effective.
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chantelle
Im going with ali- not very orignal , i know. But come one he used the ring like a dance floor!
close 2nd sugar ray leonard.
but then again these two our my best boxers so maybe im biease ...who do you lot think ??? and why ?
dont..get..brainwashed..girl..just...a..overratted ..loudmouth..either..klitschko..would..ko..him..in ..2.;)
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i..was..talking..about..clay..was..a..fan..of..leo nards.
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I am starting to think Rigondeaux has superior footwork to anyhting I've seen based on his work int he 2004 olympics, his ability stop and move, and to use movement to control a fight was amazing.
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I truly learned the sweet science by watching how B Hopkins always stayed on balance. The way he rolls his shoulders, walks with his punches, follow through and just his all around basic stance makes Bernard my pick. His footwork makes him truly an alltime great. ALI was just the man with his footwork. ALI and BERNARD. The sweet science. NOF SAID.
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Bernard has great footwork no question, but I am not sure if people should learn from him, for being hailed as the technical master, he doesn't do things in a very orthodox fashion, he leads in with the cross, he doesn't really use the jab that much, he has an awkward stance that makes him look sort of crippled, but he gets away with it like all the greats.
