Pea was the greatest defensive fighter of all time

[GrandpaBernard]

"All-time" is debatable, but certainly modern times. I only caught a few fights at the tale end of his career, when I was still a kid. But his body of work, and the way his peers rave about his ability speaks for itself. Maybe not as fashionable as the likes of Floyd, Leonard and RJJ, but definately belongs in that company.

Whitaker was definitely as Fly as Floyd and RJJ.

I place em all a tier higher than SRL when it comes to being fly

[GrandpaBernard]

I've seen people step off the sidewalk lost in thought. It happens. Now with earbuds and cellphones it's getting worse.

Going through life with earbuds on as a pedestrian or looking at phone while walking tops the list of ****** things people can do.

[Joe Beamish]

I'd put Mayweather ahead of him, but okay.

[champion4ever]

He simply was. His back never touched the ropes as he was constantly circling and moving. Moreover, he always kept the action in the center of the ring, which made it very difficult for his opponents to time and catch him flush. He relied heavily on both his legs and upper body movement to evade punches.

[GrandpaBernard]

He simply was. His back never touched the ropes as he was constantly circling and moving. Moreover, he always kept the action in the center of the ring, which made it very difficult for his opponents to time and catch him flush. He relied heavily on both his legs and upper body movement to evade punches.

All that + amazing inside fighter if need be

[ELPacman]

Toney was far from the first one to do it...

I figure he wasn't, Toney's just the first one I watched Live use it.

[danceswithfire]

i agree 100%...RIP champ

[W1LL]

It takes serious ability to make defence look attractive and fan-friendly. Watch a Sweet Pea highlight reel, some of that stuff looks like he is in the matrix.

[Doctor_Tenma]

I'd like Pernell Whitaker to be appreciated more for his offense, he was great offensively, had every punch in his arsenal and his ability to box has made many overlook the fact that he was an exceptional inside fighter. Very precise body puncher as well and arguably the best southpaw jab, or at the very least up there with Hagler and Winky in that department.

As for Whitaker being the greatest defensive fighter ever, I've watched Whitaker's entire career set multiple times and while Whitaker is up there, it's Mayweather.

[Citizen Koba]

Going through life with earbuds on as a pedestrian or looking at phone while walking tops the list of ****** things people can do.

Ain't just the traffic either - you're virtually asking to get a punch in the back of the head and your shit stolen in a lot of places. The fuck anyone would deprive themselves of one of their most important senses is beyond me. I won't even wear that ish now that I live in a relatively safe suburban environment, but I guess old habits ain't so easy to break.