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Originally Posted by Nimmy
Barry Mcguigan.
i used to like and to a certain extent still like him (he is irish mikes friend) and world champion boxer.
But don't tell me these finely-honed musclemen are human fighting machines.
Take away the kick and they would not stand a chance against a boxer. It takes years to develop competence in the ring.
Not for nothing is boxing known as the sweet science. The UFC boys spend most of their time rolling about on the floor grappling with limbs entwined.
Any punches they let go or any punches they throw have no leverage and carry only the weight of their arms.
When a world-class boxer hits you his punches are anchored to the floor. Every fibre from his big toe through to his legs and trunk explode when the fist hits the target.
The blood you see in UFC is a consequence of the limited protection in the gloves, not the impact of the punches. Compared to a UFC shot a boxer's punch feels like a sledgehammer.
In my view we are not comparing like with like, therefore I don't see the threat UFC poses to boxing.
It has a different rhythm. It gives primacy to size and strength as opposed to boxing, which places far more emphasis on speed and balance.
Holding and stifling your opponent shapes the UFC drama. As a result it slows down the action.
You can get explosive moments but nothing of the quality seen in London last weekend when Graham Earl and Mike Katsidis went toe to toe for five thunderous rounds and Michael Sprott poleaxed Audley Harrison with a punch from outer space.
The sight of Harrison, all 6ft 5ins and 18 stone of him, toppling like a giant redwood defined boxing.
Inherent in that explosive moment was drama way beyond the gift of UFC
BLOODY AND THRILLING.. BUT NOT THE ULTIMATE IN FIGHTING - McGuigan - Columnists - Sport - Mirror.co.uk
this is light in comparison to what barry has said in the past, so much so that micheal bisping invited him to his gym to show him what MMA is all about |
I dont think what's been said here is anti MMA?? He's just stating his opinion! He prefers boxing! I dont think he is sledging MMA? I agree with him on the punching thing 100%! I cant see how anyone could say otherwise!
Can we make a counter thread for anti boxing guys like Dana, Joe Rogan and Bomber? Make it happen Bull!