Yes. Conor McGregor's boxing technique is close to what you'd call perfect for MMA. At least for his frame and reach. A fighter of a different build may have to box like Garbrandt (Tyson style), very compact and simple.
Though we have yet to see anyone with true WBC-level striking technique (McGregor's left cross is close)
Garbrandt doesn't box like Tyson. Tyson's style wasn't particularly simple, either. D'Amato's system was fairly complicated and very distinctive.
The way Garbrandt moves to cut off the cage and gets in the pocket is the closest thing in the current landscape to a mini-Tyson with MMA gloves.
comon man, an actual fight? mma has rules like any other. look how badly ufc react to getting eye poked and how easy it is to do.of course....kicks are a threat....tds....clinching....thai plum.....not wearing pillows on ur hands.....
its completely different......
if an elite boxer moved to mma, he would have to relearn striking to get rid of all the bad habits that wouldnt work in an actual fight....
Tyson was the most technically skilled heavyweight ever. Todays heavyweights are winning by their sheer size and strength (coupled with excellent technique obviously)Garbrandt doesn't box like Tyson. Tyson's style wasn't particularly simple, either. D'Amato's system was fairly complicated and very distinctive.
It's comes the closest in mma tho. Would be funny seeing Cody using the peek-a-boo stance.Garbrandt doesn't box like Tyson. Tyson's style wasn't particularly simple, either. D'Amato's system was fairly complicated and very distinctive.
Tyson was the most technically skilled heavyweight ever. Todays heavyweights are winning by their sheer size and strength (coupled with excellent technique obviously)
The OG boxers fought bare knuckle, stances and techniques slowly died off with the introduction of gloves.fighters these days would do good to go back to the 1700-1800's styles to learn.Just think about it.
You can't defend with 4 oz gloves like you can with a boxing glove, u have to dodge, lean.
Also there's the threat of the td like you said, hand position is different also.
With 4 oz. gloves KOs are much more usual.
It's comes the closest in mma tho. Would be funny seeing Cody using the peek-a-boo stance.