If rules against excessive clinching/holding were actually enforced. . .

[Luilun]

. . . then fighters like Mayweather, Ward, and Klitschko might not be stars. Their fans need to accept that their strategy is premised, almost in its entirely, on the ability to clinch/hold at will. Now there's nothing inherently wrong with this - boxers will do whatever is necessary to win if they are allowed to do it.

But don't act shocked when people say they aren't fans of that style. It's not because they have good footwork and defence that their styles are hated. It's because they rely on a questionable tactic and friendly refereeing. It's perfectly reasonable to take issue with that.

What are your thoughts? What would happen were these rules to be strictly enforced?

Well all I have to say is all these guys would have losses if judge mills Lane was still alive and ref their fights

[-Kev-]

Floyd & Ward are 2 of the best inside fighters in boxing. They would easily be unbeaten still

I'm like "WTF happened to DLT, does he post anymore? Let me see his last post". Dude still posts

What's up man?

[SN!PER]

If you grab your opponent more than 5 times in a round, lose a point.

[RightJabLikeZab]

It isn't illegal. Its part of the game. Lots of legendary fighters that you probably hold in high esteem used the clinch a lot. There are just a lot of crybabies on here who don't actually appreciate the sport and stan for certain fighters. There's more than one way to win a fight and you can definitely find something you like in these different styles.

[daggum]

]It isn't illegal. Its part of the game[/B]. Lots of legendary fighters that you probably hold in high esteem used the clinch a lot. There are just a lot of crybabies on here who don't actually appreciate the sport and stan for certain fighters. There's more than one way to win a fight and you can definitely find something you like in these different styles.

no its pretty clearly illegal. have you ever read the rules? you have just been conditioned to believe its legal since so many of your favs do it and you don't want to say anything bad about them. why do you think akwindade and others were dq'd if it's legal?

[stuff jones]

If the rules were actually enforced with penalty, then boxing would become a joke.

Boxing is about not getting hit more than it is about actually hitting. Hugging as a self defense technique is the bread and butter of scientific pugilism. It is the heart and soul of the sweet science.

Hugging and clinching should actually be rewarded. Boxing needs to purge itself of fans who desire action and excitement. We need to liberate boxing of it's fake fans and reward cash bonuses for hugging and clinching as a form of defensive wizardry would be the perfect start

Hugging is at the heart of boxing. Wow. Never thought I'd see that.

[stuff jones]

It isn't illegal. Its part of the game. Lots of legendary fighters that you probably hold in high esteem used the clinch a lot. There are just a lot of crybabies on here who don't actually appreciate the sport and stan for certain fighters. There's more than one way to win a fight and you can definitely find something you like in these different styles.

So you like hugging? You think it makes the sport better? Would you also be in favor of adding wrestling too?

[SN!PER]

Holding your opponent is meant as a last resort tactic when you are hurt.

You're supposed to use it sparingly. Boxing is about punching, not hugging.

[Larry the boss]

Name all the fights Floyd clinched in

[SN!PER]

http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Ma...ensberry_Rules

2. No wrestling or hugging allowed.