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I think both Brewster and Sanders could do that because Wladimer never tried to hold them. But now he does it too often.
no way. he dosent hold ala john "the joke". he ties them up. smart move which is working.
He's not as bad as Ruiz, but he does hold too much these days, why hold Byrd who has no power and isn't even that good of an in fighter?Clinching shouldn't be legal, period. Boxing would be better off if a fighter was deducted a point the first time he clinched. Its boxing, its not holding.
the john ruiz comparison i made was a little strong but i used it just to frame how we dont like fighters who hold too frequently. wlad is definately holding more than he did a few years ago. significantly more so in fact.

its a tactic that ive no time for and it really shouldnt be tolerated....its bad for the sport...
No, I agree completely, excessive holding should be penalized