Boxing / Streetfighting

[Parodius]

Yes and No...

I would say the outcome would have been different for Tua Byrd, but others.... Not sure..

But I would take my favorite boxer from your list:
Yes, Wlad would have been done after the first punch... but take into account that there are no GLOVES in the street fight...
Wlad would have broken Peter's nose from the first Jab... etc...

So I wouldn't jump to any conclusions...

Peter & Wlad will break there hands if they land a clean punch on each other without gloves. I've broken my hand 2 different time in a street fight.

[GranTorino]

I bet boxers will hit harder and be harder to hit.

I think a skilled boxer would annihilate a street fighter. You have to remember just how hard these guys are capable of hitting. Yes, even Byrd could put one of us regular guys in the hospital very easily. A guy like Tua or Peter could easily kill us outright.

I've seen tons of street fighting videos, and without fail, they are clumsy, flailing, undisciplined fighters throwing wild punches that a skilled boxer (and not just someone in the top 50, but any skilled boxer, pro or amateur) would see coming a mile away and counter.

I have fought in numerous MA tournaments, and when I was beaten, it was always by the more patient, more intelligent fighter than me. Not the one that just ran in and started wailing.

[GranTorino]

Don't the klitchko's know some kick boxing junk as well?

Yes they do. Vitali was the more successful of the two, but both were amateur kickboxers. I remember hearing about them when I myself was an amateur kickboxer in the early 90's while I was living in England. Ahh, those were the good old days. Im glad I retired undefeated (11-0) cause those guys would have murdered me. lol.

[tremendous]

Peter & Wlad will break there hands if they land a clean punch on each other without gloves. I've broken my hand 2 different time in a street fight.

I have to agree with this. Mike Tyson broke his hand as he punched Mitch Green outside the ring. When a professional boxer like Tyson breaks his hand, most people will do the same I am sure.
Some years back I heard of a guy who basically hurt his entire right body side from one punch he threw (arm broken, shoulder injured, even the leg was hurt). Anybody heard this story and can add some details?

By the way, I just wanted to let you guys know that I enjoy spending time here on the forums. I do not post much, but read a lot. Thanks for that.

[GranTorino]

I have to agree with this. Mike Tyson broke his hand as he punched Mitch Green outside the ring. When a professional boxer like Tyson breaks his hand, most people will do the same I am sure.
Some years back I heard of a guy who basically hurt his entire right body side from one punch he threw (arm broken, shoulder injured, even the leg was hurt). Anybody heard this story and can add some details?

By the way, I just wanted to let you guys know that I enjoy spending time here on the forums. I do not post much, but read a lot. Thanks for that.

Well, let me for one, say welcome. Feel free to post as often as you like.

[tremendous]

Well, let me for one, say welcome. Feel free to post as often as you like.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words.

[Cockyb]

i have to agree with the fact that boxers can do damage on the street, we know how to punch, so common sense tells u boxing helps u on the street.

but on the street there are no rules, it takes heart to stand up to a big hefty screamin thug and be in control of urself! if u get wa i mean.

in the streets its a totally diferent ball game. in a streetfight u need to be able to control ur adrenaline and be relaxed enough to punch properly, cos sum people will **** it and cover up, even tho they might have the power to knock sum1 da *** out!

safe

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Who knows, without gloves Ali could have been a KO puncher!! I think anyone who packs a decent punch and has some good skills can beat most people in a street fight. Bare Knuckle is so different and because there is no ring, there's no where to back a person up too, a good counter puncher can be brutal in the street! it only takes a well timed shot under the chin and its lights out for ANYONE.

People rant on about size in a street fight and think that good boxing ability isnt good enough to beat a thug, but i can say from a lot of personal experience that boxing is the reason i've survived some of the tight spots i've been in and its it definitely the reason i've been able to seriously hurt people without hardly trying. If you want to defend yourself in the street then aggressive, accurate boxing training is perfect.

[leff]

Yes they do. Vitali was the more successful of the two, but both were amateur kickboxers. I remember hearing about them when I myself was an amateur kickboxer in the early 90's while I was living in England. Ahh, those were the good old days. Im glad I retired undefeated (11-0) cause those guys would have murdered me. lol.

your not completely correct, wlad has allways boxed and vit was a kickboxer in his early days.

may explain why wlad is a lot more technical and vit has a weird style.

vk was world kickboxing champ twice as amature and twice as pro.

[shocky]

Streetfighters

Guys like Chuck Wepner or Tex Cobb would destroy any boxer on the the planet in a street fight.. However they would have to be in their prime to do so....