Johnson's
boxing style was
very distinctive. He developed a more patient approach than was
customary in that day: playing defensively, waiting for a mistake, and
then capitalizing on it. Johnson always began a bout cautiously, slowly
building up over the rounds into a more aggressive fighter. He often
fought to punish his opponents rather than knock them out, endlessly
avoiding their blows and striking with swift counters. He always gave
the impression of having much more to offer ...
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