Boxing vs Kickboxing in MMA

MalucoMino · 03-26-2006, 10:35 AM

We all know what happened to Art Jimmerson when he fought Royce Gracie, a grappler.
But what if a straight up boxer decides to fight a kickboxer!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSiE9Ed8jW4

BigFingerBob · 03-26-2006, 10:37 AM

all other things being equal, I would pick the kickboxer every time.

bobjones · 03-26-2006, 10:38 AM

yes if you add kicks into the mix iam sure the kickboxer has the advantage since he is prolly already an established boxer

Flashfan · 03-26-2006, 10:39 AM

Kick-boxer would deliver the leg kick of death that have been known to cut boxers down when they fight in MMA or kickboxing

Warrior789 · 03-26-2006, 10:41 AM

Boxer would be toast. Kickboxing has more variety than boxing and would kill it every time. Boxers just don't know enough to be even considered a speck in the MMA universe.

MalucoMino · 03-26-2006, 10:43 AM

I hope people are watching the video!!!

IMP · 03-26-2006, 10:44 AM

There are Kickboxers
a) that are actually boxers and use kick defense + punches
b) that are fullbred Kickboxers who kick and punch
c) muay thai/tkd guys who focus mainly on legs

A Boxer would beat a) but lose to b and c.

Cheap Shot · 03-26-2006, 10:52 AM

What about when Hearns KOed Sugarfoot in a kickboxing match when Hearns was well past his prime?

puff_da_magic_g · 03-26-2006, 11:01 AM

that video doesn't prove shit....i agree that a top caliber kickboxer will beat a top caliber boxer...but showing a video of a never was boxer catching a beatdown from a k1 top fighter doesn't prove anything

kdm78 · 03-26-2006, 11:05 AM

Depends on the rules of the kickboxing match. If it's muay thai rules, I pick the kickboxer everytime over the boxer. Boxers just don't know how to deal with the clinch.