I'd like to add to the list of unorthodox, out of the box, 'water' fighters.
1. Mike Tyson. Tyson was known for KO power, but many people who spend a little time studying his style are always surprised at his early career dedication to defence, footwork, counter-punching and speed.
2. Prince Naseem Hamed. This guy was ****y as hell, but gee he really did toy with some fighters. He was almost the incarnation of a WWF wrestler than a boxer. Insane reflexes and crazy angles with power to boot.
3. Tim Witherspoon. Tim wasn't exactly eye-catchingly different, but he had those hands ****ed for one punch - the clubbing, chopping, overhand right. And boy, did he put some guys to sleep with it.
4. RJJ. In his prime, I'm sure Roy saw his opponents move in slow motion. It seemed he could do whatever he pleased - even when he faced a red-hot James Toney.
5. Israil Madrimov. I love watching this guy. What I hope is that once he starts to climb the rankings, some old school trainer comes in and tries to mould him into a straight up and down orthodox fighter. He will certainly need to deal with uppercuts during his career, but I just love the way he twists and shifts his body for either offense or defense.
1. Mike Tyson. Tyson was known for KO power, but many people who spend a little time studying his style are always surprised at his early career dedication to defence, footwork, counter-punching and speed.
2. Prince Naseem Hamed. This guy was ****y as hell, but gee he really did toy with some fighters. He was almost the incarnation of a WWF wrestler than a boxer. Insane reflexes and crazy angles with power to boot.
3. Tim Witherspoon. Tim wasn't exactly eye-catchingly different, but he had those hands ****ed for one punch - the clubbing, chopping, overhand right. And boy, did he put some guys to sleep with it.
4. RJJ. In his prime, I'm sure Roy saw his opponents move in slow motion. It seemed he could do whatever he pleased - even when he faced a red-hot James Toney.
5. Israil Madrimov. I love watching this guy. What I hope is that once he starts to climb the rankings, some old school trainer comes in and tries to mould him into a straight up and down orthodox fighter. He will certainly need to deal with uppercuts during his career, but I just love the way he twists and shifts his body for either offense or defense.
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