FIGHTERS WITH ABNORMAL OR BIZARRE NATURAL ATTRIBUTES?

Was reading the story of Homicide Hank Armstrong and it mentioned his irregular heart beat that enabled him to throw so many punches at an alarming rate. I was always led to believe by others that this was just an excuse to take away something from Armstrong's achievements. It got me thinking about other fighter's past/present who have freakish natural attributes. I know about Sam Langford and Sonny Liston who share a weird but effective wingspan but are their any others?

Valuev is an obvious 1.

Hamed's ability to throw effective punches whilst off-balance was extremely unusual and entertaining to watch.

I never viewed that then anything other then poor technique.

What about Tommy Hearns' long arms and wide back, he was so big he started at welterweight and went all the way to cruiserweight.

You often get fighters with a good chin that is put down to abnormal skull thickness. Never quite sure how true it is though.

Fitzsimmons.

From the waist down he was skinny and unathletic, whereas from the waist up he was a bonafide heavyweight. Granted, his years as a blacksmith helped, but his broad back, shoulders and deep chest were natural.

I'd throw in the God given reflexes of men such as Nicolino Locche, also.

Joe Grim and his twice as thick skull is a good shout.

manos de piedra wrote:You often get fighters with a good chin that is put down to abnormal skull thickness. Never quite sure how true it is though.

Reading Charley Burley's book at the moment and it says Fritzie Zivic had an X-Ray which proved this, whether it's true or not i'm not sure like yourself.

Pacquiao's fitness\workrate.

Predictable, wouldn't call it abnormal or bizarre myself

Sandy Saddlers reach for a Featherweight was insane longer than Marcianos

Celestino Caballero 72" reach, fought at Super Bantam a lot of his career.

I have no idea of the ingredient ( s ) involved, but whatever it was that allowed Archie Moore's astonishing longevity would be a worthy addition, in my opinion.

What about Lennox Lewis's reach, his was pretty big even for someone of his height.

Raul Perez former wbc bantamweight champ (118) and 5ft 11 inches tall.

Thomas Hearns' stare: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/fotos/hearns5445666545.jpg

Larry holmes has an abnormal sized bank account.

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Larry holmes has an abnormal sized bank account.

I'm sure Lar thinks it should be bigger

joe frazier had an accident when he was younger that meant he couldn't extend the left arm, leaving it constantly cocked for the left hook.

Gerrie Coetzee's bionic right hand..................

audley harrisons self beleive

Herbie Hides charm.

ONETWOFOREVER wrote:I never viewed that then anything other then poor technique.

That's a surprise. Don't like Naz or Amir much do you ?

Jeffries' ability to absorb punishment has to be up there.

Also Graziano

Where is Union to mention Gary Mason when you need him

Calzaghe's charisma?

B-Hop's "born with a silver foot in his mouth"?

rowley wrote:Where is Union to mention Gary Mason when you need him

I thought Michaels would already have mentioned that one...

Howard Eastman's beard?

Union Cane wrote:Howard Eastman's beard?

It's a toss up between Howard and Floyd Mayweather Snr for the worst Predator style hair do

Timothy Bradleys massive head. Lethal.

Roy Jones Jr is pretty abnormal, one of the most physically talented fighters ever to lace up a pair of gloves

Pac's ability to remain scared of needles whilst having numerous tats.

azania wrote:Pac's ability to remain scared of needles whilst having numerous tats.

Haha!! He needs to MTFU!

wow_junky wrote:Roy Jones Jr is pretty abnormal, one of the most physically talented fighters ever to lace up a pair of gloves

alleged use of performance enhancing drugs in boxing went through the roof around that time!!!

Nicolino Locche's defense relied on his natural reflexes, don't think he was the type to train hard and study his opponents game, such as Whitaker.

Oh, and Primo Carnera's size was due to an over-active pituitary gland.

carl frochs nose.

I've never quite worked out where Julian Jackson's power came from.

He didn't telegraph, it wasn't a particular punch, they didn't have to land flush, and they never looked that vicious until they landed.

Bizarre.