MMA’s top 5 boxers

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With a pool of talented boxers,MMA is close on the heels of overtaking boxing as the most popular combat sport. Offering considerable advantages including stability, boxing is the sport of choice for many MMA fighters and here are the best 5:

5) Conor McGregor:This versatile fighter combines boxing with May Thai and started his training at the age of 12. His strong left arm has helped him win fights against several UFC fighters in the featherweight and lightweight division, such as Nate Diaz, Eddie Alvarez, and Jose Aldo. McGregor has also fought against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match and is the only MMA fighter to have done so.

4) Nick Diaz: Originally favouring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as his combat sport of choice at the MMA, Nick Diaz has now become a well-loved boxer who is well known for his popular boxing style, which involves aggression and a high volume of punches that tire his opponents out. The versatile boxer also participates in triathlons, and credit cardio exercises and boxing fights with famous boxers like Andre Ward and Joe Schilling, for his evolution.

3) Junior Dos Santos: One of the most well-known boxers in MMA, the Brazilian earned his UFC Heavyweight title for 2011, after his knock-out of Cain Velasquez in the first round of the Championship fight. He has delivered equally power packed performances against other top fighters like Mark Hunt and Stipe Miocic. With a combination of good time management, and distance from his opponents, he remains one of MMA’s most impressive boxers.

2) Holly Holm: The best boxer in women’s MMA, Holm had already won 30 boxing fights before she joined the MMA to defeat the bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. With a conclusive win, that saw Rousey deliver missed punches and lose her balance, Holly has been unchallenged so far in her boxing skills at the MMA. However, this could soon change with the rise of fellow boxer Claressa Shields.

1) Jorge Masvidal: While he has never participated in professional boxing, his years as a street boxer have made Masvidal a standout boxer in MMA. Known for his defense, he is a difficult target who rarely sustains injuries, and excels in a selection of skilled punches. With several knockouts of top fighters to his credit, such as Darren Till and Ben Askren, Masvidal is a boxing superstar in the welterweight division, and a strong contender for a third attempt at the title.