Dmitry Pirog - The Grandmaster (Defense Highlight)

Defensive highlights of the highly skilled former WBO Middleweight world champion.
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Dmitry Pirog - Is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2012. He held the WBO Middleweight title from 2010 to 2012, and although his career was cut short due to a debilitating back injury, he is one of the few professional boxers to win a world title and retire undefeated. Pirog's first world title shot arrived on 31 July 2010, against fellow undefeated prospect Daniel Jacobs, with the vacant WBO Middleweight title on the line. Pirog scored a major upset when he knocked Jacobs down with a hard right hand. Jacobs was unable to get back up and the referee waved off the fight, giving Pirog a knockout win and making him the new WBO Middleweight champion. Pirog's final record stands at 20-0 (15 KO's).
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[@ckekawarkhalsaghallugara5065]

Ducking, Rolling, Shifting, staying in pocket,Pivoting, and hitting accurately, he is very skilled

[@dennisg209]

Rite

[@9-LYFE-SPHINX]

Dead right

[@TheShowOff2I]

He fights like a Russian James Toney

[@MufcGgmu38]

Was

[@uu99ful]

Agree 💯

[@KenAllen87]

Whoever disliked this doesn't know shit about boxing.

[@abderrahmaneelkadiri4956]

WoW !

[@Martin-ki8jv]

It's so sad he had to retire... I've never seen a Russian fighter as good as him in terms of defense... Cruel world.

[@Martin-ki8jv]

Jeremy Wilson Since when? Most African-American boxers seemed to have the best defense to me... and a lot of other people. Russians are mostly known for their aggresive style.

[@Martin-ki8jv]

Jeremy Wilson True that..

[@brownjatt21]

the reason he is different is because he said he studied American fighters like sugar ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather. so he incorporated their styles into his own for a very unique aggressive defensive style. it's absolutely fucking Beautiful watching him box.

[@QED_]

Relaxed . . . effortless (looking) . . . fluid . . . smooth . . . intelligent . . . absolutely fucking beautiful.

[@ДмитрийЗубарев-ю5п]

greenrate yep

[@ronwood7029]

Absolutely unique boxer ,no one else like him .unbeaten middleweight. Pity he had to pack it in due to back problems. No interest in money he loved to box We miss him

[@antonioboxing4989]

It sure would have been exciting to see him fight triple g

[@adeem1861]

with a lot of movement in the upper body, the back injuries are coming sadly 🥲 his body just sadly reached its limits to early. Some more years would be amazing to see from him absolute legend this guy

[@IWanderedAsACloud]

This is James Toney level defense. Slickness is off the charts.

[@chinchecker464]

fighter i see mimicking the same style has to be Dmitry bivol

[@NotaRickRoll515]

@@chinchecker464 bivol does not fight like his tf and then clowns like the comment bivol uses the high gaurd he doesn’t use head movemen like that

[@100Denario]

@@chinchecker464, Bivol does not fight like Pirog at all.

[@SadBheeseChurger]

@@NotaRickRoll515 b-but they both have dmitry names and both are russians ☹️

[@eggsquizitine]

@@SadBheeseChurger lol

[@eugenedawis]

This guy is so good both defensively and offensively. His head movement and shoulder roll is amazing

[@chreyzor]

He was one slick MOFO. The middleweight division wouldn't be the same if he remained active. Such a shame

[@michaelsmith-ht2jy]

An excellent fighter, I learnt so much from watching the little footage of him ....Amazing , only hardcores will know this fighter

[@leandrei1900]

so uve just watched this then you will say only hardcores will know this fighter?

[@hellotcautiver]

@@leandrei1900 I mean he’s not a big name so the only people who will know him are hardcore boxing fans. He’s correct

[@Kalydosos]

*Dmitry Pirog* = beautiful boxing!

[@ГранитныйТарантино]

and Dmitry Bivol too

[@Local-Vibes4444]

@@ГранитныйТарантино Bivol doesn't have shit on this guy defensively but I hear what you are saying sad pirog had to retire before he fought ggg, ggg lucky that happened would have lost before anything.

[@supremercommonder]

best defensive middle weight I have seen in the modern era he could of gone far

[@user-st5vx4vu1r]

He just makes it look so easy...

[@Conconreny]

this guy is true old school. looks like a russian james toney what a shame

[@HuyNguyen-vj1uw]

Disappointment is immeasurable

[@Local-Vibes4444]

Which is so rare he was a rare russian european fighter most of them don't know what defence means and rely on toughness, most of them tough meatheads with skill he was a intelligent fighter and person with the toughness what makes him truly complete

[@kiboma4209]

@@Local-Vibes4444Loma, Usyk, Beterbiev and Bivol all have great defense, what are you talking about?

[@Local-Vibes4444]

@@kiboma4209 Loma who got hit with 50+ significant body strikes by haney? all due to his all offence and no defence style loma still fights like he is in the amatuers he doesn't have good defence, or usky who has been dropped multiple times and lost his last fight? beterbiev offence is his defence he has been dropped for this too none of these guys have good defence good foot movement and top tier boxing yes I fully agree but defence? Should watch them fight and not just when they are winning you will see what I saw years ago

[@whatname4613]

His finish of Danny Jacobs is legendary and beautiful.

[@khalidmehrabi303]

I agree, I also found our all the judges had him losing on their cards in favor of Jacob's, but luckily, Pirog got the KO, otherwise it was a planned robbery

[@Sam-ht4og]

Look behind the referee when he KOed Jacobs. You will see first man who stands with yellow black striped tie. His the president of WBO and his expression shows the fight didn't go planned and I love it

[@Sam-ht4og]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbai6qbedOFhqs At 24:25 if you want to check

[@wheelinthesky300]

Let's not forget how good Danny was at his best. That says a lot about Pirog.

[@Overlord_DH]

@@Sam-ht4og Now I know why he is nicknamed as "The Grandmaster" That whole fiasco was a Chess match between him and the President, And Pirog checkmated him!

[@Northbank5]

god damn he's an artist in the ring

[@Hamzak786]

This guys is one of my favorite fighters and I've learnt alot from watching him. I use alot of techniques in sparring and stuff. Truly one of a kind..He has perfected the shoulder roll the right way by using leaning the correct foot work that goes with it. Such an excellent fighter. I personally I think he would have beat Canelo and GGG with his ring intelligence alone...

[@Imthatguy8797]

Facts When I first saw him and watch more of him I came with the conclusion that he was definitely a S class fighter not only that but he would Emmulate a lot of mayweather and James toney defense into his own using both stances and having that lateral footwork plus constant pressure the guy was amazing It’s a shame what happen to him I would definitely buy a ppv

[@itsurmombruh1391]

Floyd Mayweather: The defense master Dimitry Pirog: Hold my beer

[@TheShowOff2I]

Dimitry Pirog: Hold my Vodka

[@Undeblfigh]

Floyd does have better defense tho and he’s shown that against actual champions and HOFs

[@vince11harris]

This wasn’t it

[@firellparker7463]

@@Undeblfigh he does but purog would've done it against HOF too if injuries cost him

[@Local-Vibes4444]

@@firellparker7463 Yh this is true his last opponent that he was supposed to fight for title was ggg in his prime I think ggg would have gotten exposed if they fought

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

He is probably the best technical boxer there ever was, not kidding in the slightest. He's just mesmerising.

[@raulorlando788]

ni cerca...

[@cmoney3035]

Slick defensive genius...amazing footwork and timing. True student of game

[@AK-74K]

Pirog was a very attacking boxer, but at same time very elusive with the feints and head movement. A really exciting style

[@haitianmaniac74]

Years of practice makes this stuff happen

[@MishaElRusito]

He used to study De La Hoya, Kelly Pavlik, Hopkins on VHS tapes when he was a kid. He said that's how he mastered his style

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

@@MishaElRusito That strange. Only one closer to that style of fighting would be hopkins. If he haf said James Toney we would def understand. Never the less the boxing world lost a very good talent.

[@yvans.]

@@MishaElRusito i never heard him saying this. The fighters that he said he used watching were Floyd and Sugar Ray Leonard

[@MishaElRusito]

@@yvans. Well, you don't know Russian haha he made plenty interviews since he retired, he was basically watching all the boxing fights available on VHS at the time, he asked his friend to record them from TV

[@yvans.]

@@MishaElRusito I never said that what you Saying was wrong. I just state that I only heard the story of him watching Sugar Ray Leonard and Mayweather...

[@Motorfirez]

Masterful , the kind of boxing you don't see every day . What a pity he got injured .

[@itti930]

Nice video on a boxer many forget about. Would have loved to see Pirog vs Golovkin but unfortunately that fight was thrown out after injuries ended Pirog's career but I still feel Pirog would have been Golovkin's biggest test at middleweight.

[@neffy46king]

SE SN1PER more of a test than canelo i tell yah

[@vrizkvrizk3401]

Yeah this skillfull fighter will outbox canelo

[@azahel1975]

That's what I've always thought. We missed a hell of a fight. I think Pirog would have beaten Golovkin. I know styles make fights but he dominated Jacobs whereas Golovkin struggled with him.

[@netcodam]

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[@melw9528]

I hope he trains other fighters. It would be such a shame to let such technique disappear

[@olivierlubrano3648]

haNZAgod another great video. The best boxing highlight channel by far.

[@poochiebaker5216]

Forget Floyd, we are talking James Toney, Pernell and Salvador Sanchez levels here. You have to master the basics then you can begin breaking the rules to become a grandmaster. Absolutely beautiful

[@humann6831]

If he were from Philly or LA or Brooklyn he would've been a superstar. Great talent.

[@vince11harris]

Well he was gonna blow up till he got hurt

[@pepeperez7299]

Wow how horrible he had to retire this guys boxing skills are amazing so smooth & fluid like ..looks like he's not even trying i guess he's just a natural

[@hunterazaola]

If there's Alekhine defense in chess, there's a Pirog defense in boxing.

[@netcodam]

Dima is unique. Greetings from Russia Lake Baikal...

[@mcsmoothstyle]

Very impressive, brilliant defense, great video.

[@ГеоргийГроховский-г6э]

Элитный боксёр, настоящая звезда ! Пирог! Пирог! Браво! Брависимо! Феномен!

[@rudimerm7686]

That head movement, top notch footwork, and mastery of distance. Wow.

[@ironkyrgyz2048]

Очень технично, его защита, его движения смотрится как балет, он сам получает удовольствие от своих действий, не форсируя и не расчитывая на один сильный удар изматывал соперников. Очень жаль что он уже не боксирует, не знаю что случилось. Я от души желаю ему, его семье счастье.

[@Ickiz]

У него обнаружили грыжу в спине из-за которой пришлось завершить карьеру столь рано.

[@jhonsepulvedo6750]

His pivots and timing are so slick. He move like a cat super intelligent fighter!

[@FlashZack]

thanks for this! he's on of my favorite! Sad to see his injury derail his illustrious career! I was hoping you would end it with the "Dempsey" switch into the overhand right that he hit Jacobs with, but it was still a GREAT video. Thanks brethren! Bless Up

[@thomashedley9253]

beautiful movement. your videos consistently inspire, thank you

[@Jaytisphere]

His style is sneaky and he can hit you with unexpected shots. His defense is good this guy should have gotten a title fight with GGG. The way he beat Jacobs was impressive thats a big name in boxing. Jacobs went toe to toe with GGG and held his own.

[@hanzagod]

He did get a fight with GGG but pulled out due to a back injury and retired.

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

@@hanzagod a damn herniated disc ruined the MW division. It would have been a war of the ages.

[@JG-zs8tr]

So sad we never got to watch him fight Golovkin or Canelo. This guy flows like water.

[@LimerickR266]

Only guy to beat Jacobs and KO'd him... Shame his career came to an end... he was just really getting going

[@dynasty33677]

LR266 lol he’s gonna shoulder roll them bullets

[@stevenconner3082]

his head movement was amazing

[@Jesusjuicerful]

The hand never leaves his face... amazing

[@dominicclarke7875]

A true artist

[@tomsnir]

Incredible defensive skills.

[@matts6805]

It's a real shame we didn't get to see him and Golovkin matched up together.

[@Hamzak786]

It would have been any interesting matchup but a battle of minds. I think GGG wouldn't be able to keep would the movement and would have struggles cutting the ring off. Which could lead him to walk into a punch like Jacobs did.

[@edwardpine3468]

GGG jab wouldve lead to a KO for him. Jacobs jab was causing Pirog head to snap and his jab is no where near as precise and powerful as GGG.

[@STYLISHIAR]

@Dean Leckie Pirog winn GGG it's 100%

[@punchforpound2808]

I keep getting these Pirog vids recommended, its always bitter sweet clicking on them cuz I immediately think of how the whole era at middleweight basically went to shit from that back injury. Ruined not just Pirog's career, but in many ways, GGG's as well. And it led to racist narratives against foreign boxers persisting and growing more prominent than ever.

[@firellparker7463]

@@edwardpine3468 Jacobs was doing nothing with pirog. Progress hot too much head movement

[@procioneintubato]

Shifting, shuffling, shoulder rolling, bobbing and weaving at the same time. Then he counters you and it’s night night. What a loss for the sport.

[@drekoforbez3525]

Boxing Genius never beaten

[@salohcin79C]

Beautiful

[@El_Kuko1]

Our Samplus yeah! Nice work Hanza

[@Vincentvega293]

Underrated boxer

[@constantinevu48]

Pirog should be a trainer! I don’t know much about him after injury retirement but he could do a lot. He is not just a brilliant Russian fighter he is brilliant fighter with nice knowledge worldwide. He have more to offer to the boxing scene.

[@jeffersonromero2669]

He’s a Russian politician now

[@jasonrolfe5585]

Incredible

[@abudujana13]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 SUPERB EXCELLENT Thanks for the video

[@Юрий-ж8й8ш]

Это просто гениально! Такая отработанная и умная защита такие контратаки и атаки, просто загляденье. Жаль, что такой талант больше не выступает.

[@getsmart3701]

Great video Hanzagod. Pirog is one of my all time favourites and one of the few none African-Americas to fight that "black code" style well.

[@pound4pound740]

Get Smart it’s more of an American style

[@michaeldooley3396]

He made Jacobs look like a total novice! 🥊

[@erikgambino4640]

Such a beautiful fighter! So much to learn from just his highlights. Footwork, upper body movement etc...

[@maksim56]

Можно смотреть бесконечно;))))

[@aztekwarrior23]

Pirog would’ve never let the ggg hype get too big..

[@TheShowOff2I]

GGG wasn’t a hype job. GGG was 1-1-1 against Canelo if you really think about it

[@topsecret1514]

Димон красавчик, хороший боксер! умный грамотный, порядочный парень,!

[@CambriaCandiceMaria]

This is how you marry the dance to the sweet science.

[@vadim9917]

Awesome defence skils!!! THX!!!

[@Cyeoable]

3:18 evasive shift to southpaw was beautiful

[@joelesi5274]

Beautiful!

[@brandonahmed5859]

If he doesn’t retire he cleans the middleweight division out

[@alonsogarcia1990]

First time seeing this guy. Amazing!

[@KennethGerecke-k8w]

As we say in AmeriKwa, this guy was No Joke

[@chew337]

would you rather fight someone who could ko you quick or fight someone who takes his time and slowly make you question your skills and make you doubt yourself through the fight?

[@jmann171]

Like a metronome. Stay with the beat, the rythym, the timing & the end result is near untouchable. Kinda tilts the scales I reckon. 👏

[@ГеоргийГроховский-й3у]

Пирог , это супер бок ер! Умница, техник, кра,ота, да и только!

[@damightyom]

The music perfectly matches the video. Jazz improvisation is similar to boxing.

[@TheRomanKing7]

Excellent boxer retired on top really with 20-0 record , shame about his injury but id be happy with his career !

[@markanthoney93]

just heard of this guy his defence is awesome very well planed defence, his movement is calculated great defence.

[@apxsports5904]

This is Pernell, Floyd Mayweather jr, James Toney and Chavez sr rolled into one slick devastingly destructive Russian assassin. New fan.

[@dibujemaestro]

He does It in slow motion and even that the boxers miss the punch!!!!

[@gemaromayo5663]

I like his rhythem sweet science defence very good

[@gjrloiouyfchicfhhudrgky3470]

What I like about him more is when he uses his footwork to attack more than defend.

[@ReservoirPunk]

Damn shame what happened to Pirog. His style was a thing of beauty. Could have ended up being one of the greatest in his divisions history. Sad.

[@alvinmwangi]

It’s jus, so slick smooth like. Beautiful

[@Armogged]

Great video, I wish he didn't have to retire def think he could've beaten GGG. The music goes so well I could watch this endlessly

[@syedshabazs1036]

This is the style in evolution i always wanted

[@costaquanta5936]

Dude was cold wow

[@mrgrandi]

He will be missed by the boxing world. If not for the injury I easily see him giving problems and even beating the likes of GGG, canelo, and Charlo

[@stuartchapman7934]

GrandMaster is right, one of the most skilled Boxers I have ever seen. He was defensively supreme and wasted nothing in offense, everything was made to count and he never looked under any pressure even in the pocket under heavy fire, a Complete Fighter. Similar both Defensively to Floyd Mayweather Junior TBE and Offensively comparable to Charley Burley because he could and would hit any target his opponent left unprotected, any mistake or opportunity presented was rarely left unpunished which made him a Truly Effective Counter Puncher.

[@laptespaul7336]

Talent

[@АлександрМилюков-ф2х]

Пирог Дима красавчик молодчина талантище.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ultrainstinct4766]

defensive fighters in boxing are so fucking beautiful to watch

[@Transformers217]

Pirog had all the talent to beat Golovkin and clean out the middleweight division. I wish there was advanced back surgery to get him back into the ring for good.

[@alexjoseph4665]

Thank you!

[@vinceclockend3103]

A wonderful fighter who I was tremendously excited about. We got to see a fair few of his fights here in the UK via Eurosport. Then he sparked Danny Jacobs and just seemed to disappear...

[@fulvioalantonin996]

Grandi Capacità Difensive !!

[@pinchecabron623]

Daniel jacobs still fights the same this man and canelo would of been a true masterpiece to watch so sad he had to go.

[@AlienCel1]

Excellent skills

[@ironandwood5529]

Один из лучших российских боксёров, даже сказал бы лучший.

[@ХРЕНОРЕЗ]

Бивол тоже хорош, пусть не в такой защите, но у него своя защита маятника отскоки вперед назад

[@Joe-gl3tc]

Pirog v ggg imagine if he hadn't got injured that would of been a F.o.t.y contender

[@Muchomango1337]

I was todays years old when i heard about this guy man im so mad we couldnt See him fight ggg or canelo

[@cyborgboxing9993]

Class personified, a shame about the career ending back injury

[@yarkinimamov4816]

Пирог Красавчик!Ничего не скажешь.

[@ecoprintpuebla4803]

Un maestro es ese tipo de defensa que facilita atacar porque deja expuesto al rival

[@Hey-bv1oh]

Amazing!

[@REDDEAD_uzi]

Great video with great music sad he had to retire

[@PabloGonzalez-lb9xp]

great boxin talent

[@НиколайГалкин-з2э]

Мангуст со змеями!!! Суппер! ! !

[@christianshreve5101]

Holy crap! I had no idea this guy was so slick.

[@bambula1999]

Красавчик, хотелось бы увидеть ещё бои, но наверно увы. Все равно ждём ✌️✌️✌️