Wlad (i wouldn't call him great) as soon as an opponent gets within 3 feet he grabs and doesn't let go until the ref breaks it. I don't thinks he's thrown a punch at close quarters in 5 years.
So why did you mention Wlad if you don't think he is great.
It would be almost impossible to be a mid-range fighter and not be able to fight on the inside to at least a decent degree. I'm not saying Pacquiao is a great inside fighter, he isn't, but this thread was about great fighters who couldn't fight on the inside. Pacquiao does not belong in this conversation.
Agree to disagree. If you can provide a reference for your point, I'll keep an open mind. But I've never seen Pacquiao even attempt to be effective on the inside, other than relaxing his arms and making faces after a clinch.
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