Quote Originally Posted by Olympian904
How can people call themselves boxing fans...but say that his style is boring?You must be that "fans" who only enjoy "brawlers".
No, its not that. Winky's style is less exciting than a lot of great defensive fighters, say Pernell Whitaker, Willie Pep, and even Bernard Hopkins is pretty defensive. Im a fan of those guys and love watchin em fight, and they are not brawlers. Winky's style for the most part does make for boring fights. Watch on Delahoya/Mayweather 24-7 Episode 2 when Sugar Shane Mosley is imitating the styles of himself, Trinidad, Floyd and Winky and tell me which style looks more exciting and which looks more low risk and ultra-defensive. He practically turtle-shells the whole fight and throws mainly counter punches. Sure it works for him and he has accomplished some great things in the sport so im not trying to take away from the guy. But if you ask me his style is not that exciting and for the most part his fights (except for the Taylor match which I liked because I thought he actually showed some aggression) are pretty boring to watch. It's because he is so focused on keeping his hands and arms covering himself up that he never throws any big punches or looks to finish his opponents or even hurt them. Jim Lampley, Harold Lederman and Larry Merchant all called his style "low risk" and ultra defensive before I ever did. And it's their job to watch and analyze boxing matches. Winky Wright is a cool guy. He's a champion. But who would you rather watch fight, a fight with him or say, Manny Pacquiao? Or Roy Jones? Or Joe Calzaghe? Or Marco Antonio Barrera? Or Marquez? Or Klitschko (who is pretty defensive and technical too, but is more exciting to watch than Wright IMO)? And Im not hating I just call em like i see em...his style works well for him but it aint the most entertaining to watch.