Everyone likes to think they are fast :)
And we see quite a bit of clips and demos of speed on things that DON'T hit back, but what about speed and combos VS someone actually fighting back?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URyaq...feature=relmfu
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Everyone likes to think they are fast :)
And we see quite a bit of clips and demos of speed on things that DON'T hit back, but what about speed and combos VS someone actually fighting back?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URyaq...feature=relmfu
gotta love sugars combination of fast hands and quick footwork
Greetings,
Looking at the clip, most of the speed boxers were also offensive fighters. Their opponents were not always answering back punch for punch. What is important to note is their positioning, sensitivity, timing, and ability to adapt fluidly to gates/targets that open and close. There were many instances where the attacker was vulnerable, just like some poor guy in some mcdojo who is putting a hurtin' on the guy in a bow stance holding his punching arm straight out, locked. The difference being the boxer's ability to adjust and deal with what may come his way.
mickey
Gonna have to watch that one for later.
Other than Sugar Ray Leonard & Sugar Ray Robinson, you may want to check out Meldrick Taylor.
Before the Chavez fight, that guy was FAST.
Also check out vintage Roy Jones if you haven't already.
For foot speed and/or defense, see Willie Pep, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, and Benny Leonard. All 3 of those guys are virtuosos.
Not just combos but speed, precision and hitting from every angle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPKdA4yAti4
Sugar Ray is my second favourite boxer of all time.
OF ALL TIME!!!
Ima let you finish....
*throws mic down*
Greetings,
sanjuro ronin, regardless of rankings there was an element that kept some of those guys from hitting back and it was FEAR. Those champions hit fast and HARD. At some point you will have to suck it up and deal or falter.
mickey