Who Are The Best Defensive Fighters in Boxing Today?

[Zaroku]

When you got the one punch KO power,..
I don’t know chit about boxing but.... I got a turtle head poking outta my azz

[kidbazooka1]

Canelo
Teo

[Blond Beast]

there is no clear #1 since Floyd retired

but Canelo comes closest

I’ll back that up. The fact that Canelo can come forward landing hurtful shots ( even against tall fighters ) all while blocking or slipping anything that comes at him is what puts him above the rest. Some fighters can throw pillow punches all night and not get hit back. Thats not as impressive as throwing hurtful committed punches and still being able to slip, block, and land counters which I consider a part of defence. I think Floyd was very honest and accurate when he said “I damn near feel every punch coming.” Canelo with his current head movement is actually reminiscent of that now. I didn’t think his defence or footwork would improve as greatly as it has. He’s improved all over the board but his defence is the most notable. He’s also a thick muscular guy while doing it. I was always impressed with how well an older heavier Duran could slip in the pocket.

[Zaroku]

Stevenson, Canelo

Every time I see view your name I’m thinking mamoth
Wooly

Man to man bro why how did you choose your name

My online name was given to me at@ in prison.

Za ーtheーーーろく
Rock
Mods got me on a tight leash

[Scopedog]

As much as I hate to admit it I think Canelo is probably the most successful overall. Aside from the two Golovkin fights, how many times can you recall Canelo getting hit with clean and heavy shots? Probably not all that many. It's all the more impressive because he just never seems to be doing much other than moving his head, but regardless he just seems to be able to do no more or less than what's necessary to avoid being hit while also moving forward to deliver his own offense. It's probably the biggest reason that he made Callum Smith, who actually is a good fighter, look so average.

[PredatorStyle]

There doesn't seem to be many who spend most of the fight in the opponents punching range but still avoid being hit. Canelo is the most obvious, Loma also. Maybe Shakur is getting up there. People will laugh but I'm tempted to add both Tank and Golovkin; on account that they can defend well while remaining in punching range. The thing about those guys is they are so strong they usually don't have much fear of their opponents power, so occasionally just walk through. If they had be more careful I think they could. They remind me of Chavez Sr in that sense.

[Mammoth]

Every time I see view your name I’m thinking mamoth
Wooly

Man to man bro why how did you choose your name

My online name was given to me at@ in prison.

Za ーtheーーーろく
Rock
Mods got me on a tight leash

I always liked wooly mammoths, bro.

[Zaroku]

I always liked wooly mammoths, bro.

Majestic creatures ... I hope to see one before I check outta the Bush called life..

Whales, Elephants got a message that we are missing... dolphins too..

I’m called crazy by guys who think they know....

Bro. I’m going *** on you

My GOD bless you and your people.. may you be blessed and teach you children


Too ***ish.

Peace bto

[Queen_Leia]

Shakur Stevenson & Saul Alvarez.

Everyone else is a distant second.

[Mammoth]

Majestic creatures ... I hope to see one before I check outta the Bush called life..

Whales, Elephants got a message that we are missing... dolphins too..

I’m called crazy by guys who think they know....

Bro. I’m going *** on you

My GOD bless you and your people.. may you be blessed and teach you children


Too ***ish.

Peace bto

Happy hannukah, my friend