Fighters who could brawl with the best AND box with the best

[BKM-2010]

I find it very special for a fighter to have both abilities. Lets name these men and also name the fights that best displayed both sides. I was actually watching the Marvelous one and got inspired to make this thread.

[Scott9945]

Tommy Hearns was very dangerous to trade with and was never outboxed.

[rightsideup]

Both leonard and duran have to be on this list. Many examples thru out there respective career.

[titanium]

Holyfield was an excellent boxer but had the chin and power to brawl with anyone.

[#1Assassin]

in addition to thsoe already mentioned. mcclellan, mike mccallum, prime hopkins, prime toney, ray robinson.

today i would say andre ward and roman gonzales are on top of the list

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Marco antonio Barrera could do both extremely well

[Scott9945]

Marco antonio Barrera could do both extremely well

Great choice.

[BKM-2010]

Barrera's got a lot of common opponents who fit in this thread too. Pacquiao in his later years, Morales for sure, even Marquez somewhat later in his career.

[Roy Keane]

^^ yeah Marquez of the past 5 or so years popped into my head.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Barrera's got a lot of common opponents who fit in this thread too. Pacquiao in his later years, Morales for sure, even Marquez somewhat later in his career.

Yeah, those four guys all can throw down in a brawl or box if needed...

That's why they had so many classic fights between them..