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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
Maybe I'm just different. I love rewatching old Tyson fights, but I don't need a Pinklon Thomas-style knockout to enrapture me. In fact, I find a lot of enjoyment in the technical brilliance in Floyd's defense, and I respect his ability to use a stiff jab and potshot his way to points. Similarly, what I enjoy the most about watching prime Tyson wasn't the knockout shot, but his ability to use his defense to break down the opponent and set up the perfect combination.
I don't see what Floyd does as defensively fleeing, but inviting the opponent to make mistakes that he will capitalize on.
I appreciate the drama of Gatti-Ward, but so much of that is just stupidity and technical incompetence.
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It's the same in MMA...I've grown to really enjoy BJJ and I can appreciate the intricacies and amount of strategy involved with it.
I love it when two high level grapplers match up and it turns into a ground war with strikes mixed in...a lot of casuals HATE IT though and just want blood or highlight reel KOs.
People hate Floyd's style but I enjoy it honestly and think he's a boxing genius...after all the point is to not get hit and he does it better than anyone. People just forget that....