Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker View Post
To me the difference between a "runner" and a "mover" is that a runner is using movement just to survive and remove himself from danger. Running is what Oscar did vs Tito in the last three rounds. It's about survival, and nothing else. That doesn't mean a runner necessarily gives away rounds, but when things get hot the runner gets on his bicycle.

A mover is a guy who uses his movement for both defence and offence. The mover will slip or step back from danger, use movement to keep his opponent from getting set, but is also simultaneously looking to set up his own offence, usually a counter punch.

There is a lot of crossover: sometimes a mover will run from a situation, and sometimes a runner will look to set up offence. But I think when you watch a guy you can understand his mentality and get a feel for his style. Runners have the "danger danger, escape this situation and get to a more neutral position" mentality, and movers have the "let me change the range/angle and see if it can be more advantageous to me" mentality.

Best example is Floyd. People accuse him of being a runner, which I just don't agree with. Floyd will get on his bicycle on occasion, but more often than not he uses his movement to set up a counter, to set a trap.

There is an art to both, however I think the mover best exemplifies what boxing is about and uses his movement more efficiently.

And of course, sometimes it's best to just run.

That's how I always saw it.
Floyd will turn the tables and walk you down...Lara NEVER does that.