Margarito Vs. Calzaghe Vs. Tarver: the science of Beat Punching

[The Gambler1981]

Kostya Tszyu

that what you were thinking?

when you get a thinking head behind that big punch (or any other physical talent) you got a champ

Kostya was good, but I always looked down at him because, the first time i saw him was the Vince Phillips fight. He could never erase that from my mind.

Yea, he is a good example of someone who actually set up his money punch. It is the difference between some guy with power and a future world beater.

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Kostya was good, but I always looked down at him because, the first time i saw him was the Vince Phillips fight. He could never erase that from my mind.

Yea, he is a good example of someone who actually set up his money punch. It is the difference between some guy with power and a future world beater.

Yeah I definitely think he has a few weaknesses in his game and in-ring attitude, but his ability to set up one of those big rights was very special, especially in modern boxing.

[bsrizpac]

Yeah I definitely think he has a few weaknesses in his game and in-ring attitude, but his ability to set up one of those big rights was very special, especially in modern boxing.

He had great set ups. That and his obvious power was his best attribute. But I always hated his lack of footwork. I never liked it.

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Helluva thread btw

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He had great set ups. That and his obvious power was his best attribute. But I always hated his lack of footwork. I never liked it.

I think earlier in his career he did show some nice footwork, (not talking about Ray Leonard type of footwork of course, just very good for the kind of fighter Zoo was). Not so surprising with that amateur background. Someone on this boards was saying it was a really a waste for him to be trained in Austrailia, I dont know much at all about aussie trainers to agree or disagree with the statement.

[The Gambler1981]

Yeah I definitely think he has a few weaknesses in his game and in-ring attitude, but his ability to set up one of those big rights was very special, especially in modern boxing.

Yea, I agree it seems to be a very rare skill in this day and age.

[bsrizpac]

this makes sense. tarver does this a lot. im gonna try this in sparring...

Only do it if you're a pressure fighter.

It's kinda not as useful for outside counter fighting. LOL.

[bsrizpac]

Helluva thread btw

Thanks, once in a while I try.

If you want more threads like it I'll try to start writing them. It could be a fun changeup from all the trolling and racism around here.

[Eric Holder]

intresting

good read

I'm gonna attempt this in sparring next time

[The Gambler1981]

Thanks, once in a while I try.

If you want more threads like it I'll try to start writing them. It could be a fun changeup from all the trolling and racism around here.

Indeed this was a good thread, much different from the normal stuff that gets discussed here. It is entertaining to talk **** to people, but it is nice to have a change of pace.