Triangle Theory versus "Styles make fights."

[billeau2]

good post.

"Fans" WILL always use triangle theories. Even if they know better

most aren't fans of the sport they are fans of fighters.
or have an agenda whether it be based on race or nationalism.

Thats exactly right, Even the nationalism can be benign. Its to have fun...

[Anthony342]

yeah I read that in the four kings and steward actually said I knew hearns was done even before the fight.
Hearns As it is never had the strongest legs in the 1st place

I remember when Steward used to do commentary on HBO and he even mentioned at least once a fighter being rubbed down in the corner in between rounds. He said that fighter is spent and might not last much longer and sure enough, the guy lost by TKO.

[Rusty Tromboni]

yes that’s spot on mate...styles only come into affect when you are at the highest level.
A common example would really be Duran who seemed to struggle with boxers that had feet footwork and speed and lost to Leonard and Benitez and even lost to Kirkland Laing who although not on Duran’s level in terms of sheer ability Laing was an extremely quick footed and slick boxer and Duran was outboxed.
Certain fighters will always struggle with a certain type of boxer.
Even Ali had a certain style that he struggled with and that was with ken norton.
I would also say the pacquiao and marguez trilogy are a good example of a certain style.
Pacquiao could never fully get to grips with him because the style Marquez used negated his aggression most of the time

How did you manage to dodge the hanger for 9 straight months?

[Rusty Tromboni]

Well Most people have a certain amount of interest and knowledge of any particular subject. Its important not to let that stop others from looking at topics in a more circumspect knowledge.

being a fan of the sport is fine, no harm in being partisan for your fighter. the problem comes when individuals mix up these sentiments with legit trying to look at something objectively. Posters like QueenB who are emotionally invested in many implausible ideas and has to belittle those who do not see things irrationally like he does...

And Rusty! Talk about a triangle theory queen! Always talking about how this guy lost to that guy and therefore is... I mean people make incredible errors when they assume this theory has validity. I would sooner ask someone to clean out a sewer...but if you ever had an inclination to read some of the more argumentative threads here, and how various points are argued, you would see the triangle theory applied to support the most ridiculous assertions. Rusty being king in that particular department lol.

Oh my! What got into your kanish!?

Do you mind providing me instances when I applied the Triangle Theory? I'd gladly correct the situation, just present them to me.

And when do we get to see you define the Triangle Theory?