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#1 Joel Julio
his patience and technical ability, coupled with his power and ring generalship makes him a joy for me to watch. He's never lost in his life, 89-0 as an amateur, turned pro at 16. Six, ****ing, teen.. He works like a veteran, has this body attack that's on par with Miguel Cotto's and I'd go as far as to say he hits harder to the body than Miguel.. He's also a better, more fluid combination puncher than Miguel, Joel always finishes up top with a left hook or right cross, and he mixes his shots so well. Julio has an excellent jab too, but he doesn't always use it to get inside. He's patient, waits for his opponents to reveal themselves to him, then he remembers their errors and exploits them..When Joel hits you to the body and you drop your hands, and you will drop them, he finishes up top with a hook or cross so gracefully. He knows when to strike, and isn't foolish and over aggressive. ****ing Sun Tzu style. Even up against guys who are 15-5 like Kamya. The fact that he isn't overly aggressive at first and highly analytical clues me in that he'll have a very long prime, when he gets to the world class level and those skills get a little bit sharper he is going to be the true definition of 'phenom'. Mark my words, he will surpass the level of many fighters we consider, or considered, great. This kid is from another ****in planet.
#2 Jose Luis Castillo
Not the most skill out of all the fighters but he has this '**** it' warrior mentality, coupled with a granite chin and picture perfect left hook. He's a machine..He gave Mayweather a pretty tough fight. Excellent at cutting off the ring and staying in your face, he has loads of stamina, and has many other little tricks. He has some interesting little tricks too. One move I've seen him do is pushing a guy's head down into his right uppercut on the inside. And he has boxing gloves on his 3-4 year old kid already..you gotta admire it. No wonder the mexicans love him.
#3 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
While I don't agree with Floyd's recent moves, he is one truly amazing fighter to watch if you really want to learn something. The way he defends himself with his shoulders and elbows, and escapes corners is amazing. His power isn't amazing but he's so accurate that when he tags you on the chin flush with a hook, you're in trouble, even if you have a decent chin. The power is there when he needs it, although I haven't seen him vs a true world class fighter in a few years. I'd like to see him fight a multi dimensional puncher with a good chin who knows how to cut off the ring, because watching Floyd work the ring is amazing. Another thing about Floyd is how he's either on offense or defense, he never tries to do both. I think he's a better defensive fighter than offensive because in the past when he's stood and traded he's been caught and dazed. Never in any 'real' trouble though, and the kid knows how to survive when he eats leather. The kid has some serious defensive skills, he just knows when the punches are coming by looking at body language. To catch him on defense it's almost impossible, but Augustus managed to do it. It wasn't a big shot but it was right after a feint. Mayweather thought Augustus was going to the body with a left hook but it was a left hook feint to the body and Emmanuel came up top with a left hook that caught him flush on the side of the head, but wasn't a big shot.
#4 Ricky Hatton
The mini-slugger. His style is very interesting to me. It reminds me of a more polished and technical version of jeff lacy, combined with a clinch-happier version of george foreman's style. Always loading up looking for that big shot. His lead left hook to the body is absolutely devastating, he does a little step to his upper left and just throws every bit of weight on the end of that shot. Always arrives in excellent condition, yet he is a blob between fights, which tells you how much of a crazy work ethic the guy must have...to be a blob and transform himself into a machine come fight night. He's dedicated his whole life to the sport and now, he's grown some balls and came to the US...and plans on fighting mayweather on his own home turf. Say what you will but that takes balls.
#5 Joe Calzaghe
His handspeed is so fast it's hard to imagine how quick he is with just wraps on and no gloves. He must be a blur in the gym when he's warming up without gloves on. Throw in excellent technical ability, he's great at rolling with punches and has excellent anticipation/reflexes/head movement. I just wish he would be as brave as Hatton and head on to the US rather than sit at home, but still, he could go his whole life and never leave that continent and I'll still think of him as an excellent great fighter. Slick, technically brilliant counterpuncher with blazing handspeed, knows the game and clinches when he has to. You have to appreciate his clinch ability. He's excellent at it, and his style is one of those styles that's tough to beat out there for any fighter. That handspeed of his is truly amazing though and the way he mixes his shots. I realize Jeff Lacy wasn't exactly a textbook world beater, but you have to admit that it was impressive that lacy wasn't able to do much damage at all to him. I can't wait until Joe fights again, he is truly a joy to watch. Watching the aforementioned fighters get in the ring and box reminds me of drinking a fine wine or 10.00-a- bottle beer. not everyone appreciates alcohol, just like not everyone appreciates boxing, but those that do appreciate it are treated to a great treat come fight night.
his patience and technical ability, coupled with his power and ring generalship makes him a joy for me to watch. He's never lost in his life, 89-0 as an amateur, turned pro at 16. Six, ****ing, teen.. He works like a veteran, has this body attack that's on par with Miguel Cotto's and I'd go as far as to say he hits harder to the body than Miguel.. He's also a better, more fluid combination puncher than Miguel, Joel always finishes up top with a left hook or right cross, and he mixes his shots so well. Julio has an excellent jab too, but he doesn't always use it to get inside. He's patient, waits for his opponents to reveal themselves to him, then he remembers their errors and exploits them..When Joel hits you to the body and you drop your hands, and you will drop them, he finishes up top with a hook or cross so gracefully. He knows when to strike, and isn't foolish and over aggressive. ****ing Sun Tzu style. Even up against guys who are 15-5 like Kamya. The fact that he isn't overly aggressive at first and highly analytical clues me in that he'll have a very long prime, when he gets to the world class level and those skills get a little bit sharper he is going to be the true definition of 'phenom'. Mark my words, he will surpass the level of many fighters we consider, or considered, great. This kid is from another ****in planet.
#2 Jose Luis Castillo
Not the most skill out of all the fighters but he has this '**** it' warrior mentality, coupled with a granite chin and picture perfect left hook. He's a machine..He gave Mayweather a pretty tough fight. Excellent at cutting off the ring and staying in your face, he has loads of stamina, and has many other little tricks. He has some interesting little tricks too. One move I've seen him do is pushing a guy's head down into his right uppercut on the inside. And he has boxing gloves on his 3-4 year old kid already..you gotta admire it. No wonder the mexicans love him.
#3 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
While I don't agree with Floyd's recent moves, he is one truly amazing fighter to watch if you really want to learn something. The way he defends himself with his shoulders and elbows, and escapes corners is amazing. His power isn't amazing but he's so accurate that when he tags you on the chin flush with a hook, you're in trouble, even if you have a decent chin. The power is there when he needs it, although I haven't seen him vs a true world class fighter in a few years. I'd like to see him fight a multi dimensional puncher with a good chin who knows how to cut off the ring, because watching Floyd work the ring is amazing. Another thing about Floyd is how he's either on offense or defense, he never tries to do both. I think he's a better defensive fighter than offensive because in the past when he's stood and traded he's been caught and dazed. Never in any 'real' trouble though, and the kid knows how to survive when he eats leather. The kid has some serious defensive skills, he just knows when the punches are coming by looking at body language. To catch him on defense it's almost impossible, but Augustus managed to do it. It wasn't a big shot but it was right after a feint. Mayweather thought Augustus was going to the body with a left hook but it was a left hook feint to the body and Emmanuel came up top with a left hook that caught him flush on the side of the head, but wasn't a big shot.
#4 Ricky Hatton
The mini-slugger. His style is very interesting to me. It reminds me of a more polished and technical version of jeff lacy, combined with a clinch-happier version of george foreman's style. Always loading up looking for that big shot. His lead left hook to the body is absolutely devastating, he does a little step to his upper left and just throws every bit of weight on the end of that shot. Always arrives in excellent condition, yet he is a blob between fights, which tells you how much of a crazy work ethic the guy must have...to be a blob and transform himself into a machine come fight night. He's dedicated his whole life to the sport and now, he's grown some balls and came to the US...and plans on fighting mayweather on his own home turf. Say what you will but that takes balls.
#5 Joe Calzaghe
His handspeed is so fast it's hard to imagine how quick he is with just wraps on and no gloves. He must be a blur in the gym when he's warming up without gloves on. Throw in excellent technical ability, he's great at rolling with punches and has excellent anticipation/reflexes/head movement. I just wish he would be as brave as Hatton and head on to the US rather than sit at home, but still, he could go his whole life and never leave that continent and I'll still think of him as an excellent great fighter. Slick, technically brilliant counterpuncher with blazing handspeed, knows the game and clinches when he has to. You have to appreciate his clinch ability. He's excellent at it, and his style is one of those styles that's tough to beat out there for any fighter. That handspeed of his is truly amazing though and the way he mixes his shots. I realize Jeff Lacy wasn't exactly a textbook world beater, but you have to admit that it was impressive that lacy wasn't able to do much damage at all to him. I can't wait until Joe fights again, he is truly a joy to watch. Watching the aforementioned fighters get in the ring and box reminds me of drinking a fine wine or 10.00-a- bottle beer. not everyone appreciates alcohol, just like not everyone appreciates boxing, but those that do appreciate it are treated to a great treat come fight night.
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