How good is Broners defense REALLY

[THE REED™]

I see the emulation... but how effective is he really with it.

It's one thing to emulate, act like... and it's another to have complete anticipation and reading comprehension like Floyd.

I see Broner standing in the stance, putting his gloves where they "should go"... but when the punches come flying in... he doesn't look comfortable, and he doesn't look like he knows exactly where and how to move with the punches.

He DOES have defense, but I think he tries to make it look more effective than it may actually be.

Demarcos win over Jorge really opened my eyes to, if nothing else, his pure determination and grit... that even though he can be getting his ears boxed off.. he's not going to stop coming, or even more importantly... his ability to punch when the opponent punches, which can really throw off a slick fighter.

What are your thoughts?

[BoxingGenius27]

Originally Posted by THE REED™

I see the emulation... but how effective is he really with it.

It's one thing to emulate, act like... and it's another to have complete anticipation and reading comprehension like Floyd.

I see Broner standing in the stance, putting his gloves where they "should go"... but when the punches come flying in... he doesn't look comfortable, and he doesn't look like he knows exactly where and how to move with the punches.

He DOES have defense, but I think he tries to make it look more effective than it may actually be.

Demarcos win over Jorge really opened my eyes to, if nothing else, his pure determination and grit... that even though he can be getting his ears boxed off.. he's not going to stop coming, or even more importantly... his ability to punch when the opponent punches, which can really throw off a slick fighter.

What are your thoughts?

That might be true, but I still see him getting stopped in this one.

I think it's going to be target practice for Broner. I see Demarco getting hurt to the body and getting finished to the head. He'll be game, but when the body goes it goes. Nothing you can do.

That's my prediction.

[THE REED™]

I remember in Jones-Tarver, Buddy McGirt yelling at Tony to "punch when he Punch! Punch when he Punch!"

I thought it was the best possible advice to give against a faster, slicker, better boxer.... I see DeMarco do that.

[IMDAZED]

Overrated IMO.

[AntonTheMeh]

its good, its not in floyd's universe though.

[The Gambler1981]

I don't think he is that good defensively, it is not like he is a total hack in that regard but I think skilled offensive guys who can deal with his physical tools can get after him no problem.

I think he thinks his defense is first rate though, that can be a costly mistake but not just anyone could exploit that.

[Verstyle]

Floyd's defense has natural born reflexes and reaction time also. You can't emulate that part.

[Big Dunn]

Originally Posted by THE REED™

I see the emulation... but how effective is he really with it.

It's one thing to emulate, act like... and it's another to have complete anticipation and reading comprehension like Floyd.

I see Broner standing in the stance, putting his gloves where they "should go"... but when the punches come flying in... he doesn't look comfortable, and he doesn't look like he knows exactly where and how to move with the punches.

He DOES have defense, but I think he tries to make it look more effective than it may actually be.

Demarcos win over Jorge really opened my eyes to, if nothing else, his pure determination and grit... that even though he can be getting his ears boxed off.. he's not going to stop coming, or even more importantly... his ability to punch when the opponent punches, which can really throw off a slick fighter.

What are your thoughts?

I think you make excellent points. Floyd was far more advanced at the same age but floyd had been essentially practicing since he was a baby and its the family business.

That said, I think Broner is much better than people give him credit for because they hate his **** talking.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

waiting to be exposed...Broner can be hit

[ИATAS]

I agree with your points however I don't personally think Demarco is that good of a fighter. I think 135 is one of the weakest divisions in all of boxing and that's the only reason he's on top. Sure he beat Linares but who hasn't.