Who had the best defense golden age of boxing

[Joe Beamish]

An article praising Jack Johnson's defense:
You don't have to agree with every word it says. Yet, Johnson's defense won him lots of laurels.

http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxin...C_JJohnson.htm

Definitely JJ is the guy that came to mind first for me.

[QueensburyRules]

- -Klitschko bros deserve a mention in modern times.

They perfected a new big man style that allowed them to land 10 heavy punches to the one light punch taken. They are the most dominant fighters in history in that regard. They rarely dropped rds and usually KOed their opponent.

[ron davis]

The Klitscko pair are quite good.

[Rusty Tromboni]

Rusty, I was raving about Jack Johnson before you were born. Acknowledged this forum months ago. I know more about the Golden Age of Boxing then you'll ever know.

There were many Great boxers who you've seen on film.

You think sort of, Zivic, Armstrong, Amber's, Jenkins,
Canzoneri, Angott were the best? Just because you seen them fight, you don't know anything, about who had the best defense. It wasn't any of these guys.

You mentioned Zivic having a great defense, yeah, with his face.

Willie Pep, knew who was the great boxer of GAOB. I can name many other's that agreed with Mr. Pep. Cheers.

Maybe don't drink before posting here?

[Rusty Tromboni]

Definitely JJ is the guy that came to mind first for me.

well, you've always been known for a size queen.


The rest of us are talking about skill, though.

[Rusty Tromboni]

- -Klitschko bros deserve a mention in modern times.

They perfected a new big man style that allowed them to land 10 heavy punches to the one light punch taken. They are the most dominant fighters in history in that regard. They rarely dropped rds and usually KOed their opponent.

While it isn't unlike you to go completely off-topic, it is surprising to see you pass on an opportunity to brag on your heart-throb, Sam Langford. The kimbo slice-bob sapp mash-up of his day.

I think Sam actually had very good defense. Not like the others mentioned, but still among the best.

[ron davis]

There were many great boxers that you have NEVER seen on film. The top boxing sportswriters of the time, made known who were the best fighters of their time. Hands down Duran couldn't hit this guy in the ass. He was Jack Johnson reincarnated into a lightweight. Comes out of the gate like Mata Hari, piercing lightning jabs with effect, sharp shooter, aggressive, master boxer with impregnable defense and knockout punch in either hand.

[Rusty Tromboni]

There were many great boxers that you have NEVER seen on film. The top boxing sportswriters of the time, made known who were the best fighters of their time. Hands down Duran couldn't hit this guy in the ass. He was Jack Johnson reincarnated into a lightweight. Comes out of the gate like Mata Hari, piercing lightning jabs with effect, sharp shooter, aggressive, master boxer with impregnable defense and knockout punch in either hand.

Yeah, definitely lay off the drink for a while.

[louis54]

Mike silver is a genius

[QueensburyRules]

Mike silver is a genius

- -Mick Sliver was a murderer.