Check out boxing’s pound-for-pound rankings. Barring a few exceptions here and there, more often than not, pure boxers occupy most of the top ten positions. To name a few, you have Oleksandr Usyk, Dmitry Bivol, and Shakur Stevenson. There’s a reason why, alongside greats like Muhammad Ali, pure boxers continue their dominance in pound-for-pound ranks. Their ring IQ and masterful application of techniques keep devastating blows away, allowing for a continued longevity in the sport. Brawlers typically have a shorter shelf life.

Perhaps that could be the reason why it pains many a pure boxer when they come across instances where fighters take ill-advised risks. One such instance saw lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson step in after Regis Prograis shared a sparring video.

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