Olympic Wrestler vs. Pro Boxer

[twrx]

To the people saying that boxers aren't used to getting taken down - well it works both ways.

Wrestlers aren't used to getting punched in the face.

True but its a lot easier to land a double leg than it is to land a k.o punch . And wrestlers are some if not the toughest motherfuvkers on the planet . Wrestlers motto is accept the grind. Kill or be killed. Anyone who talks ill of wrestling must've played water polo in high school. . Watch steiber wrestle or any top collegiate wrestlers and you'd understand the explosiveness
of these monsters

[twrx]

freestyle wrestlers would destroy boxers. they'd shoot for the legs, and the boxers wouldn't get back up until the fight was over [via strangulation, knees getting blown out, etc.]

greco roman is different. you don't shoot for the legs. all wrestling / holding is done above the waist. you see much more spectacular throws in greco roman, but it's not as effective in street fighting against somebody who knows how to box.

You are usually right on in your post but this one is way off wrestlers dont just do freestyle or Greco they actually master both only difference is match rules but every wrestler knows every takedown in the book.

[theGr8test]

You are usually right on in your post but this one is way off wrestlers dont just do freestyle or Greco they actually master both only difference is match rules but every wrestler knows every takedown in the book.

Yup.

Taking someone down who has zero TDD is remotely easy not to mention for a world class wrestler.

[sleazyfellow]

The training it takes to be a wrestler is tough, but the training it takes to be a boxer is tougher.

I'd have to go with the wrestler, you see wrestlers who aren't top heavy, then you see these boxers with massive upper bodies but skinny little legs...easy to take down.

[theGr8test]

The training it takes to be a wrestler is tough, but the training it takes to be a boxer is tougher.

I'd have to go with the wrestler, you see wrestlers who aren't top heavy, then you see these boxers with massive upper bodies but skinny little legs...easy to take down.

Wrestling training is just as tough.

It is also much easier to become a Pro Boxer than an Olympic Wrestler.

[sleazyfellow]

Wrestling training is just as tough.

It is also much easier to become a Pro Boxer than an Olympic Wrestler.

I guess if you're always trying to make weight, my experience in wrestling was limited but I remember always being pushed hard during training.

[theGr8test]

I guess if you're always trying to make weight, my experience in wrestling was limited but I remember always being pushed hard during training.

Wrestling training is just as hard.

[BKM-2010]

Wrestling training is just as tough.

It is also much easier to become a Pro Boxer than an Olympic Wrestler.

They are two different types of activities. Being exhausted from grappling is not the same as being exhausted from punching. Boxing is tougher because you get punched during it all, only people who have actually tried it know what that feels like. Grappling doesn't deal with having to overcome brain trauma and body punishment while expending so much energy. There is a reason it's the most dangerous combat sport.

And I stand by what I said earlier. You are a troll. There is no reason to keep this off topic, controversial thread going in this section.

[Masters01]

To the people saying that boxers aren't used to getting taken down - well it works both ways.

Wrestlers aren't used to getting punched in the face.

Of course. But wrestler's wont get punched in the face because they'd obviously stay low and shoot low. Let a boxer punch someone at knee height - it's near impossible to knock someone out like that. The boxer on the other hand WILL be taken down the very second that the wrestler gets his hands on him, there's no doubt about it.

[Masters01]

He was saying that boxing is not a 'fight' which is asinine. Boxers take the most punishment out of all combat sports, it's not debatable really. If boxing is not a real fight then neither is MMA or kickboxing.

I never said that the boxer would always win or anything like that. But surprise, surprise, boxers can't wrestle. Shocking revelation. But if you watch MMA you can see that many guys who didn't grow up wrestling have managed to do just fine against former Olympic wrestlers, BJJ champs etc, i'm sure some boxers would have some success if there was any reason to crossover, which there isn't.

You come off as a MMA troll, so **** off back to sherdog.

Touchy dude. You're under no threat, so try to relax.

First you say boxing is effective because it's violent. Now you say that boxers take the most punishment. Why the **** do either matter? So what if boxer's take the most punishment - taking punishment doesnt mean you are an effective fighter, and it doesn't legitimise anything.

And Im not from sherdog, though when I develop my understanding of grappling (i only understand boxing atm) then ill obviously join there too if that's the hotspot. Stop being so tribal, it doesnt always have to be "us" vs "them". We're out the jungle, and into the cities now.