Underrated defensive fighters

[tha golden boy]

Who were some defensive fighters that don't get talked about often?

Winky Wright had a solid defense, IMO. It's sort of a peek-a-boo style that worked great with his counter-punching ability.

[Southpaw16BF]

Roberto Duran.

[HaglerSteelChin]

I think Vitali Klitschko is underatted for his defensive skills. We usually don't think of the HW division having great defense as the smaller guys get that credit. But if you notice Vitali rarely gets him with any combos and he is great movement for a big man. The Lennox Lewis and Cory Sanders are rare exceptions to the rule as there wes alot of toe to toe action in those fights.

[sonnyboyx2]

Roberto Duran.

Duran was the 1st that came to mind - Great minds think alike

[mickey malone]

Duilio Loi and Packy McFarland..

[JAB5239]

Roberto Duran.

Duran was the 1st that came to mind - Great minds think alike

Its almost funny the amount of people who think Duran was not a great defensive fighter. Not a defensive specialist, but great defense just the same.

[1SILVA]

Who were some defensive fighters that don't get talked about often?

Winky Wright had a solid defense, IMO. It's sort of a peek-a-boo style that worked great with his counter-punching ability.

Buddy McGirt
Ivan calderon
Jimmy Young
Oscar De La Hoya
Dwight Qawi

[Joey Giardello]

Jake la motta had under rated defensive skills, carlos monzon had a solid defence

[oldgringo]

Mark Johnson
Tyrone Everett
Buddy McGirt
Montell Griffin

[mhager91490]

Julio Cesar Chavez gets the reputation that he takes every punch on the chin but he had a solid defense, he could get caught when trading but he wasn't the most available to be hit by a long shot.