Boots' defense stinks

[MulaKO]

Ring rust. And didn't have respect for his opponent after all. He would not fight the same way against Fundora, Tszyu, Crawford, Spence , or Ortiz Jr. I would say his defense is a B plus. Has potential to become an elite defensive fighter though.

Really , you think he can improve his defence ???
Lmao
Like teaching an old dog new tricks
Smfh

[Mammoth]

Ring rust.

Wasn't the first time though

[kiaba360]

It's the hallmark of an offensive fighter who isn't respecting his opponent. Those who look for the kill....are easier to kill. That's why I would love to see Ennis vs. Stanionis and Ortiz. His vulnerability will make these fights potential FOTYs.

[Roadblock]

Boots was just trying to get him out of there. He had no respect for his opponent. With a more dangerous opponent he would not fight that way.

Was actually worse than that because there were counter shots that should not have landed, even when in defence mode shots were getting through that shouldn't especially in between shots which is all about timing, there are times when boots is in a flurry where the openings are there, he hasn't fought a top guy those openings will be capitalized on, I really like Ennis but you can see the flaws appearing as the class of opponent is creeping up.

[Roadblock]

It's the hallmark of an offensive fighter who isn't respecting his opponent. Those who look for the kill....are easier to kill. That's why I would love to see Ennis vs. Stanionis and Ortiz.

No its not, Boots wasn't wild trying to bomb him, he was getting caught where he shouldn't get caught and that's a huge difference.

[MulaKO]

No it’s not, Boots wasn't wild trying to bomb him, he was getting caught where he shouldn't get caught and that's a huge difference.

Nowhere close to beating Bud and I can now definitely say so

[Roadblock]

Nowhere close to beating Bud and I can now definitely say so

I feel the same, I think he should have had a precise clean KO, the guy came of short notice lost 20+ pounds from his fight before hand, I just think he should have got rid of him cleaner, we are also looking hard because we taking Crawford here and I just don't see Boots being able to handle what TC brings.

[Oracle01]

Boots was basically just bum rushing him. He showed the same bad defense vs Karen who was also catching him clean between shots on the inside.

[MulaKO]

I feel the same, I think he should have had a precise clean KO, the guy came of short notice lost 20+ pounds from his fight before hand, I just think he should have got rid of him cleaner, we are also looking hard because we taking Crawford here and I just don't see Boots being able to handle what TC brings.

I’ll give the first three rounds to Boots until Bud downloads and executes
Boots is the new Spence just with better skills

[Roadblock]

Boots was basically just bum rushing him. He showed the same bad defense vs Karen who was also catching him clean between shots on the inside.

Show a fight where he shows even good defence, he gets hit every fight its only they low rent guys is why you can get away with it, Bum rushing is Hatton vs Floyd that wasn't bum rushing he was trying to technically land his big shots.