Who were they? I'd say Julio Cesar Chavez.
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Who were they? I'd say Julio Cesar Chavez.
Junior is just a banger man. Just a banger. He is durable, however. But a banger he is and has become a much better boxer as of late. But, as it relates to timing, he is not the best of the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
When we speak of timing, particularly with regard to "check hooks" and "counter-right hands" there is no better man in the business than Floyd Mayweather.
Another guy with EXCELLENT timing is Danny Garcia. He is not the fastest, he doesn't have bone crushing power, but his timing is superb and he wins fights on timing than anything else.
I meant Chavez Sr. And Chavez Sr. had good timing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaJunior is just a banger man. Just a banger. He is durable, however. But a banger he is and has become a much better boxer as of late. But, as it relates to timing, he is not the best of the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
When we speak of timing, particularly with regard to "check hooks" and "counter-right hands" there is no better man in the business than Floyd Mayweather.
Another guy with EXCELLENT timing is Danny Garcia. He is not the fastest, he doesn't have bone crushing power, but his timing is superb and he wins fights on timing than anything else.
oh... lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_AddictI meant Chavez Sr. And Chavez Sr. had good timing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaJunior is just a banger man. Just a banger. He is durable, however. But a banger he is and has become a much better boxer as of late. But, as it relates to timing, he is not the best of the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
When we speak of timing, particularly with regard to "check hooks" and "counter-right hands" there is no better man in the business than Floyd Mayweather.
Another guy with EXCELLENT timing is Danny Garcia. He is not the fastest, he doesn't have bone crushing power, but his timing is superb and he wins fights on timing than anything else.
Of course he meant dad. :crazy3::crazy3::crazy3::crazy3:Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaoh... lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_AddictI meant Chavez Sr. And Chavez Sr. had good timing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaJunior is just a banger man. Just a banger. He is durable, however. But a banger he is and has become a much better boxer as of late. But, as it relates to timing, he is not the best of the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
When we speak of timing, particularly with regard to "check hooks" and "counter-right hands" there is no better man in the business than Floyd Mayweather.
Another guy with EXCELLENT timing is Danny Garcia. He is not the fastest, he doesn't have bone crushing power, but his timing is superb and he wins fights on timing than anything else.
Tszyu, Marquez, Randall, Tito...
Kostya had it no doubt.
Cobra Curry
Tyson?
Julian Jackson was insane with it considering he was half blind which may have helped him with "margin of error factor".
Finito Lopez perfect fighter.
Mayweather is superb with timing. And Bhop is pretty damn good also.
Mayweather, Marquez
Carlos Maussa, Victor Ortiz, Audley Harrison.
B. W. A. H. A.
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Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
James Toney and Holyfield come to mind
Roy Jones also had great timing. Just look at his fight with Virgil Hill.
Great timing is defined as a boxer who has a high percentage of punches landing which cause impact.
Carlos Maussa does not fit into that definition.
Cassius Clay
He came along when Sonny Liston wanted to get out of boxing and 'cash in'.
He came along when Floyd Patterson was nursing a 'bad back' and trying recover from
back-to-back 1st-Round Knockouts to Sonny Liston.
Having excellent management with tons of money helped as well.
Having innate talent helped the most.
Carlos Monzon was methodical and thunderous, grinding down opponents with precision punching. He appears one dimensional, one paced, but he had extraordinary ring craftsmanship, timing and a paralyzing right hand. He broke fighters down who couldn't counter him enough to hurt him.
Salvador Sanchez, Niccolino Loche
Vitali Klitschko is underrated for his timing. Actually reminds me of Monzon.
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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Says the guy that misquotes Larry Holmes. The biggest opportunist is heavyweight boxing history. Feeding off the table scraps of Ali's table.
Solid duo.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
Today Roman Gonzalez.
From current fighters Mayweather and Crawford come to mind.
Byrd, Toney, Calzaghe, Hopkins, heck all the champions had good timing.
Tyson in his heyday had superb timing.
It's the one thing he immediately lost after Rooney departed. People lament the demise of his defence, but his timing was the first thing to go and he never got it back.
Timing and being in condition are both sides of the same coin for me. The better condition you are, the more you practice the better timing you have. Tyson did not train like he needed to the level to still be a champion.
Miguel Cotto had phenomenal timing. Watch his fight vs a still dangerous and faster Mosely to see how timing can offset superior speed.
Cotto has pin point precision in his punches as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod
That fight upset me because I wanted Mosley to win so badly but learned that Cotto was not just a brawler and had sneaky punches. He's so damn sneaky with his punches. ;D
Cotto was favourite to win that fight but Shane fought him to a close fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
I think Cotto-Mosley was a damn close fight and Shane finished stronger if I remember, will have to watch that one again.
It was a great fight, and EXTREMELY close with Shane switching to a more mobile/boxing style towards the end and Cotto fading. That being said, Shane couldn't fully pull away due to the fact that Cotto was consistently landing his jab despite Shane's advantages in foot and hand speed. That is a very underrated win for Cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
Kostya Tszyu had great timing.
I tend to disagree. Kostyra was physically VERY strong and was exceptional at the middle distance and closer. Kostyra was a great fighter when he was on, and was pretty accurate and set up his shots well, but he seemed to be more of a strength/power guy than someone who relied on timing. Just my take though...Quote:
Originally Posted by IronDanLaw
Kostya had great timing just ask Judah who is very difficult to catch that clean. Perfect timing.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeodI tend to disagree. Kostyra was physically VERY strong and was exceptional at the middle distance and closer. Kostyra was a great fighter when he was on, and was pretty accurate and set up his shots well, but he seemed to be more of a strength/power guy than someone who relied on timing. Just my take though...Quote:
Originally Posted by IronDanLaw
I think Byrd gets overlooked quite a bit. Thinking about it his hand speed was right up there with some of the best at the time also. Not much pop but very sharp, one of the only guys I've seen make David Tua "Uggh" with a body shot. 6th round I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOed
Tapia had killer timing, great at rolling in hard body shots off leads. Going in and coming out.