Would you consider alis style of fightingas Running.

[soul_survivor]

what consensus agreement is that ali wasnt a "runner" unless your name is elroy so lets end the thread

[juggernaut666]

what consensus agreement is that ali wasnt a "runner" unless your name is elroy so lets end the thread

The consensus that's what it has been labled by many boxing writers!

[juggernaut666]

he could do it all, he could use footwork and outbox you on the outside, or he could stand toe to toe and fight with you. Running is when you just move and dont throw punches, whoever you are arguing with dont know **** about boxing lol.

Running is just footwork aspect of boxing,has little do do if you throw punches or not...seems like I know more than you however.

[juggernaut666]

Get a bar of soap and wash your mouth out!!!

'Running' pft

Running is a term nothing more,you idiot....lol

[juggernaut666]

ali used his legs a hell of a lot more in the 60's.

after his layoff, he generally couldn't fight on his toes for such extended durations.


trust me, if you were 6'3", moved like a welterweight, had 80 inches of reach, and fought gigantic punchers, you'd use the ring too.

If I was 6'3 I wouldn't be 210 pounds I would be much bigger and compact...ali in the 70's was so...he planted on his shots more and had better accuracy with them despite the less mobility,this was due also to bigger faster 70's guys....he was more gifted with the footwork but do you think his less girth of the 60's would have beat the better 70's fighters?This isn't the debate I was just looking and see many boxing historians classify him as a runner type style.

[soul_survivor]

The consensus that's what it has been labled by many boxing writers!

dont be ******, no writer worth a damn uses the term runner to describe ali. he was a boxer/counter puncher with exceptional footwork. far from a runner.

[juggernaut666]

dont be ******, no writer worth a damn uses the term runner to describe ali. he was a boxer/counter puncher with exceptional footwork. far from a runner.

You are wrong Bill coxx being one of them...try again.Being a runner style is FOOTWORK...really this is dumb!

[SlySlickSmooth]

People saying people today would hate Ali? yeah ****in right.

Anyone with common sense would probably be fascinated to see a 215 6'3 heavyweight glide around the ring with more flexibility and agility than a lightweight.

Guys like Crawford and Algieri wish they could move like Ali.

[Joe Beamish]

Ali moved so well on his feet, he could dictate when engagement would happen. On his terms. Total ring generalship. "Running" connotes escaping exchanges as much as possible. Think Cotto after he got knocked down by Pacquiaio. At some point he just stayed the hell away to avoid further punishment.

Moving well is not running.

Playing it safe to avoid getting KTFO when you are losing the fight is running.

Floyd is not a runner. He's a superb boxer who lands punches on opponents without sustaining damage. People can't hit him clean.

[juggernaut666]

Ali moved so well on his feet, he could dictate when engagement would happen. On his terms. Total ring generalship. "Running" connotes escaping contact. Think Cotto after he got knocked down by Pacquiaio. At some point he just stayed the hell away to avoid further punishment.

Moving well is not running.

Playing it safe to avoid getting KTFO when you are losing the fight is running.

Floyd is not a runner. He's a superb boxer who lands punches on opponents without sustaining damage. People can't hit him clean.

He was hit all the time?And again Runner style is not evading throwing punches it is simply footwork...this will be my last reply my common sense meter on this topic is used up,except if new England posts!