Want to Learn what to look for in Succesful Boxers

[ross]

Saddoboxing Forum Members,

I want to get caught up on some great fighters so that when I examine current fighters I know what to better look for. What are some great fights I can watch to gain perspective? Big open-ended question, I know, but I feel like a lot of you know boxing history a lot better than I do, and would give good advice. Also, although I have boxed a few times in the gym, what are the kinds of things I shoud look for in a fighter to know that they are technically sound or have high level skills? I feel like just watching the videos of fighters doesn't do much unless I know what to look for. What I mean is like what is good footwork? Correct ways to throw punches? Good defensive posture? Switching from offensive to defensive without losing a moment. I hear that "squaring up" is bad, and fighting from angles is better. Those kinds of things. What do those phrases really mean? Maybe there is a good book on it you guys recommend? I know this is open-ended so any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Your brother from another mother

Id say Morales, Barrera and Matquez are a good start.

[fan johnny]

I would break it down by segregating fighters by style. You're going to get varied opinions about which techniques apply.