Boxing: styles make fights
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The stat
Record vs record is a start. How they fight is the matchup.
What it means
Orthodox vs southpaw changes footwork and open shots. Reach and height change who can work from outside.
Why it matters
A pressure fighter vs a boxer-mover is a different fight than two punchers. Conditioning and weight cuts can matter as much as a highlight KO.
Watch out
Judges add uncertainty on close cards. A “loss” can be a close decision, not a mismatch.