Since this started off with a tribute to defensive fighters here are a few clips on some amazing fighters.

Nicolino Loche is a standup fighter, reserved and economical he's also been called untouchable and here some examples why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LEKHMUCh8k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQjBDsHOpv4

Here's one of the great defensive masters, Charley Burley. He was very slick and unorthodox, he could lead with either hand, and definately knew how to get out of the way of a punch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj3-TWvgRnw