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My Name Is Earl
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or world class attributes. Most boxers have a strong point, some more than others. Who had a particular
top drawer quality?

McCullough...durability, chin
Wharton..chin
Khan..hand speed
Fury...personality
Hatton..fan power
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Noxy
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Herol ... reflexes
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forcefraser
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Riddick Bowe - Schlort
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Muttley
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Dave 'Boy' McAuley: Chin,durability,bravery
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dookus
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My Name Is Earl wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 06:47 or world class attributes. Most boxers have a strong point, some more than others. Who had a particular
top drawer quality?

McCullough...durability, chin
Wharton..chin
Khan..hand speed
Fury...personality
Hatton..fan power
Hatton - foot speed. Could close distance incredibly quickly.
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Calzaghe: Combinations, workrate, chin...

Brook: Jab

Wlad: Jab and left hook

Toney: Inside game

Andy Lee: Right/left hook

Junior Witter: Erm patience :doh:
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Counter-puncher
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dookus wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 10:03
My Name Is Earl wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 06:47 or world class attributes. Most boxers have a strong point, some more than others. Who had a particular
top drawer quality?

McCullough...durability, chin
Wharton..chin
Khan..hand speed
Fury...personality
Hatton..fan power
Hatton - foot speed. Could close distance incredibly quickly.
:TU:
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My Name Is Earl
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Holmes....jab
'Enery;s....left hook
McCallum, Hatton, Frazier....body work
Hopkins...ring nous
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(craig)
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Connor Benn has a cracking beard!

Back on topic GGG has a granite chin
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Black Sam Bellamy
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Julio Cesar Chavez (Snr) - defence.
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margaret thatcher
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Roman Gonzalez = combination punching

Wach, McCall, Tua, Canelo, GGG, of course Davey Allen etc = chin

Khan, Russell, Mel Taylor, RJJ, Ali, Dokes = hand speed

Hughie Fury = air jabbing
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bigjack
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Colin Jones left hook
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My Name Is Earl
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bigjack wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 14:22 Colin Jones left hook
Now we're talking :clap:
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Stuarty
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Josh Taylors body work is top class :TU:
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My Name Is Earl
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margaret thatcher wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 14:15 Roman Gonzalez = combination punching
Wach, McCall, Tua, Canelo, GGG, of course Davey Allen etc = chin

Khan, Russell, Mel Taylor, RJJ, Ali, Dokes = hand speed

Hughie Fury = air jabbing

:bag: especially Hughie's ;-)

Pernel...defence
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My Name Is Earl
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Stuarty wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 14:44 Josh Taylors body work is top class :TU:
Yep, could become one of the greats. Everything taking shape nicely.
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Verdi
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My Name Is Earl wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 14:45
Stuarty wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 14:44 Josh Taylors body work is top class :TU:
Yep, could become one of the greats. Everything taking shape nicely.
Taylor Vs Bud is my #1 dream fight at the moment.
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Chris Edwards had one hell of an engine, elite level
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Wee Tommy
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handsofstone wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020, 17:18 Chris Edwards had one hell of an engine, elite level
Great shout mate
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What no Hamed yet? Power, excitement, charisma.
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johnty1888
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Duran

Ringcraft
Aggression
Defence
Spite
Fitness
Power (at 9st 9lbs anyway)
Chin (see above)
Beard - flamboyance 10/10
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Dean B
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Wharton's left hook stood out most about him
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bigjack
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Julian Jackson one punch ko power
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Bigdogsnose
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Hearns jab

Micky ward chin and body shots
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ThereByTheGrace
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Haye - excuses

Bellew - shithousery
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