The Glass and Shaky Chins of Boxing

[@Governing368]

Cotto poker face was legendary! Couldn't ever tell what was going on with him inside.

[@tdyerwestfield]

I've always said that Gamboa didn't have a glass jaw, it was just that he always had a big reach disadvantage so was more likely to get caught because of that, and I'm glad someone has brought that up.

[@williamminter7057]

Yes. I always said that when Gamboa went down, it was usually because he was out of position or moving due to the reach. Still on Enzo and betting Juan “Wobbles” Lopez is on here. That’s what my friends group called him.

[@cerberus3426]

That's such a dumb statement, then why doesn't Canelo get dropped when he's fighting guys 6ft+ while being 5'8. Truth is, Gamboa just had bad habits and would get caught in a bad stance.

[@incredibleXMan]

Gamboa did not respect his opponents power. He was too macho.

[@ariq1731]

On the contrary, dude has no defense, gets caught clean and never really been hurt hurt

[@RemyMac]

No, Gamboa just tanked damage flush because his defense was awful. And his chin was undeniably shaky. Loved him as a fighter but no point making excuses.

[@misterd5593]

In Kahn’s defense, he never ducked anyone. He was always game to go up against the top names.

[@dlmqsd]

He ducked Kell Brook until the end of his career. Took PEDs and got whipped

[@WhatDemocracy]

Tell that to Kell Brook 😂

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

​@@WhatDemocracy He was too busy trying to chase a Floyd fight while having nothing Floyd would want from him and also a rumored beef about boxing boots . Khan very well could have gotten the Floyd fight , if he fought Brook when he was IBF champ in 2014 . The winner of May Pac fight for the undisputed title. Or if Khan fought him earlier , he could have gotten that Floyd fight instead of the Maidana rematch . Either way , man ruined his career chasing after Floyd .

[@WhatDemocracy]

@@OfficeHanchoBoxing I couldn't agree more 👍

[@carlosgaleotegandara7812]

​@@OfficeHanchoBoxingKhan could won vs Floyd easily with that speed as Floyd had problems vs faster fighters as shown vs Judah until he gassed

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

What's good Kings and Queens, hope everyone's August is going smooth. Since I covered the Best chins in boxing. I decided to combine what is the glass chins and Shaky chins. A shaky chin is not necessarily a bad or glassy chin. To cover the entire opposite side the good chin topic instead of having multiple videos , both types are included.

[@IceTC2847]

How's Mayweather-Hatton coming along?

[@johndroos9486]

Felix Trinidad was a strange example. Easy to go down but hard to knock out.

[@Crzysquirrel124thst]

I've honestly never heard someone refer to getting smoked in the military as getting slayed. Surprised it was the Marines that came up with that term and not the Navy.

[@IceTC2847]

@@johndroos9486 Lol IKR

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

The slaying no not good to fight but YES good for fighter mentality

[@J4sse]

Gamboa and Khan always had the craziest looking knockdowns, so entertaining.

[@jamanyoukno]

A fight I was very interested in seeing, but never happened was Ruslan Provodnikov vs Brandon Rios around 2013-2014. These two were blood and guts fighters in the same weight division trained by two rival trainers in Freddie Roach and Robert Garcia.

[@drinfernodds]

Mike Alvarado had a rough stretch going against those two.

[@jamanyoukno]

@@drinfernodds Very Rough stretch, but the guy was such a warrior! From 2012-2015 he fought Rios, Provodnikov, and Juan Manuel Marquez. Kinda wish we didn’t have the boxing cold war during that time. We could’ve had the modern day version of the Ferocious Four with Brandon Rios, Ruslan Provodnikov, Mike Alvarado, and Lucas Matthysse.

[@TheIkaraCult]

If that fight had happened it should have been studied by Neurologists.

[@BLake-ul5pi]

Good observation man I totally agree would love to see that fight

[@drinfernodds]

@TheIkaraCult Neurologists: this match confirms our previous research that getting punched in the head is terrible for the brain. Especially if you get as much as these two do.

[@CornerStoreDrums]

Hancho is absolutely TOP NOTCH!! LETS GO! 💯

[@djstyles97]

Nothing better than seeing a new Hancho video pop up on your feed. Great video as always!

[@briandomingo523]

Pacquiao-Valero would've been fun to watch! I also liked the idea of Cotto-Marquez at 150.

[@mirai5850]

Very surprised I did not see Jhonny González on this list, he’s the perfect example of a glass cannon. Unbelievable power at bantamweight-super bantamweight, and knocked out some great fighters but his chin just did not hold up. Same thing with Julio Ceja as well great fighter with insane power but a chin that holds him back

[@gangang69]

Johnny had Bambi legs if he got a lil touched

[@rspct9654]

My boy Amir cannot catch a break. He just had bad defense. The shots he takes would hurt anyone

[@panchotaqito]

Nawww he Does have a Glass chin. His defense was above average, and every time he gets clipped he gets dropped . MEANING … GLASS jaw .

[@Umar-gw6fy]

Bad defence with a glass chin

[@2Flukey_]

Not dropping Triple G

[@joaoii1082]

Naw his chin was the weakest I'd ever seen

[@midnightblues9895]

Nahhh I don't think everyone would get hurt by glancing blows. Dude gets knocked down from glancing shots

[@junkim2789]

Khan in the thumbnail is like "Move boys, this is my stage here"

[@BoxingLegends2024]

Not only glass chin he has glass balls too!

[@tdyerwestfield]

It was the Lewis fight that really did it for Bruno. He wasn't the same after that. A really amazing person though to this day, and the best laugh in Boxing.

[@evenbest4952]

I remember that one. He had Lewis beat against the ropes and then one Lewis punch changes it all and reversed the roles.

[@samraadj2138]

Frank was such a powerhouse with excellent conditioning in those days. I honestly feel he doesn't belong here in this glass chin list..

[@evenbest4952]

@samraadj2138 I kind of agree with you here. There were very heavy hitters back then . Guys that could clean the divisions in today's heavyweight landscape.

[@samraadj2138]

@@evenbest4952precisely...plus the 'small' fact that literally no one could have withstand the Force called Lewis the True undisputed👑 so nothing but respect for Frank 👏

[@thegreathadoken6808]

His fist size was the same as George Foreman's, and that physique he had was no joke, when he hit you properly I'll bet you felt it for weeks after.

[@joanharmonize]

I feel quite bad for Amir Khan - his chin is so glassy, his opponents see a reflection of themselves whenever they fight him.

[@gringobronx7670]

Khan was really skilled and super fast, if he couldve handled a punch he would of been one of the best ever he had it all

[@drinfernodds]

Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Juan Manuel Lopez. Both were undefeated knockout artists with crazy handspeed. But then Salido beat up Lopez twice, and Gamboa was in promotional purgatory until he lost to Crawford. Edit: Hey, Hancho said the same thing!

[@rugerREL07]

For mma I’m still mad we never got Brock lesnar vs Fedor in boxing kinda upsetting that GGG vs Andre ward was taken off the table

[@Feverishkiller]

GGG didn't want that smoke. His team knew ward would've tapped that ahhz

[@placidcasual9872]

@officehachoboxing - the best boxing channel on KZbin. Unparalleled analysis and knowledge, does not depend on tired cliches or previously established opinions or platitudes, no hyperbole, rarely biased but honest when his own preferences have an influence on his view and most importantly an advocate for the true principles of the sweet science. 'Journalists' reporting on more popular sports with far less knowledge and analytical skill have a bigger platforms - which is a crime and a poor reflection of the quality of your work. I am a long time fan of your content brother - your hard work is much appreciated, please keep it coming - you're ensuring boxing's home fire is still burning in these difficult times for the sport.

[@MrGil78]

Another pristine production. Big love from Samui.

[@whodatboi2567]

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson definitely the fight that got away 😢.

[@TPnoTP]

I told you to do the Glass Chins video. Can I get MY RESPECT BRO!! 😂

[@largemouthfisherman5298]

I had to pause it when they showed her chain that man's hands & make him run. That lady needs a history lesson. Unreal.

[@SuperCrazyEstonian]

Enzo had a really good career, considering he got KO´d so many times. And I remember Molina clearly hurting Kirkland a few times. Which is a testament to Kirklands stamina.

[@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55]

Khabib v Ferguson was the one fight i wish happened

[@pong86r]

man to see someone winning and just get smoked with one wild counter is in itself, wild! Great video!

[@jimtreglio3950]

I love the resignation in your voice when you introduced the Amir Khan segment.

[@elnegrobembon]

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I remember when there were talks of Mayweather vs Khan. That fight was intriguing to me, honestly. I wanted to see how Floyd handled a fast, busy, combination puncher (not counting a past-prime Manny). Floyd kinda played with us putting up a poll so the fans could decide his next opponent and then picking Maidana instead of the winner of the poll, which was Khan if I'm not mistaken.

[@AlStone2]

I said the same thing. I thought style-wise he might actually have posed a threat to Mayweather. Shame it never happened.

[@mileab6725]

He wanted that Latino audience, he’s been all about money/business since he became ‘Money’ Mayweather

[@slimtig3r755]

Tony Ferguson Vs Khabib Nurmagomedov was my most anticipated fight that never happened.

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

The dragonball intro music. 🎉 Great job hancho, keep it up!

[@tobygeo]

Watched the Isaac Cruz vs Gamboa fight and man Gamboa had huge heart. He could get knocked down every round but still go the distance if they let him.

[@johngotti3487]

You know it's going to be a good day when OfficeHancho AND MMA On Point post the same day salud fellas

[@rpointstr4998]

David Price was quite sad because he went from being comparable to Tyson Fury (albeit this was early in their careers) and even considered the favourite if they fought to becoming a very average fighter almost overnight. I think he even beat Fury in the amateurs (if I remember correctly).

[@elijahmadrid7573]

Loved the part on Cotto and Kirkland, very in depth and explanatory

[@seanmcclure]

Khan was ridiculously skilled which helped make up for his chin. He is still one of my favorites.

[@complexfellow4961]

The fight that did happen but we missed the golden moment for was Tyson Vs Holyfield in 1990....... And how can I not include Morales Vs Marquez 😒

[@drucexx]

Ferguson Khabib was the fight to make for years in the lightweight division in the ufc. I started watching mma in late 2015 and my early fandom was defined by the cursed matchup.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Now that the UFC is clearly the best and biggest MMA organization it's rare to be denied a great matchup. Back when MMA started you had the UFC and Pancrase in Japan then Pride took Pancrase's place. Bas Rutten spent almost his entire career fighting for Pancrase and only had two fights in the UFC. In his last he won the heavyweight title over Kevin Randleman but unfortunately years of fighting had taken their toll and her never fought again. Pride meant we didn't get a fight like Fedor Emilianenko versus Randy Couture and didn't see Chuck Liddell versus Wanderlei Silva or Big Nog fight Frank Mir until one or both of the guys were on the downside of their careers.

[@thomas_the_cat]

khan was the poster boy of glass jaw for most of the past 10‐15 years 😅 gotta respect his grit though for always trying to get up

[@SoNewEnglandsux]

N getting in there with bud but idk about that low blow he could have took the 5 mins to try n recover, seemed like he didn't want none

[@orllyfools14X8]

So disappointing on how Gamboas career went. I remember watching his first US fight and was such a fan.

[@hkay93]

Khan is one of those boxers I would always take the time out to watch. It was almost always pure entertainment.

[@ShinM.]

Randy Couture vs Fedor was the MMA fight I always wanted to see and thought we would get in the early early days of Bellator/Strikeforce and Affliction. The boxing bout would be Logan and Jake Paul vs a rabid polar bear.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I think Paris Island is in South Carolina , but I may be wrong. Idk

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

I'm stupid, I can't believe I said North Carolina. It's South Carolina.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

@@OfficeHanchoBoxing I can’t believe I actually corrected you when you clearly just misspoke. Sorry dude

[@cocaroto9650]

Lets be real about Kirkland, he never lost with Ann Wolfe as trainer.

[@craigjoe8691]

He lost his nuts and started going downhill from there. Something broke him.

[@cocaroto9650]

@craigjoe8691 it feels like every big money fight he dropped Ann and lost, it sucks because he was exciting to watch and leaves me wondering what if Wolfe was his trainer vs Canelo, how much better he would have done. Lots of people forget he rocked Canelo too

[@PatkaBoy831]

Her training methods ruined him and other fighters. Thats why nobody works with her.

[@cocaroto9650]

@CainanBilling831 he never lost with her, that's the point. They day its the training but I say if he won every time with her, something worked well

[@ty-uk4ux]

Khabib Nurmogamedov vs Tony Ferguson the fight that got cancelled 10000000000 times till Tony fell out of his prime

[@timothythomas8082]

Remember, the first guy we were matched up against in Nintendo's Mike Tyson's Punchout? "Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing tin the challengers corner,... Glass Joe!" 😅😂🤣

[@itownsend1426]

I would've loved to have seen Shawn Porter vs Tim Bradley. The battle of will and grit would've been crazy

[@bettylouchessor2653]

RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV BEAT THE EVER LIVING SHIT OUTTA TIM BRADLEY AND WAS ROBBED.. AND TIM BRADLEY NEVER BEAT MANNY

[@sfdko3291]

The reason why Haney couldn't hurt Gamboa is because...it's Haney.

[@leowilliams5102]

Fury vs Haye was very interesting back in 2013, Haye was in his prime and Fury was on the come up. Fury also struggled and even got knocked down against Cunningham who was a blown up cruiserweight and a similar build and height to Haye

[@HarryHeath-pb6rv]

Khan got a butter nutter butter chin

[@saulkorzenecki]

People blow that Cunningham knockdown WAY out of proportion. Fury didnt take a feather fisted LHW seriously (why would he?) and got stunned for it, wasnt even hurt, then won every round easily and practically broke Cunningham's neck with the finishing blow. A meaningless flash knockdown that people have held out as a weakness of Fury ever since

[@thegreathadoken6808]

@@saulkorzenecki To a large extent I agree. Fury would go out on the lash the night before a fight. I suspect he was nowhere near fit in the Wilder 3 fight, too, though I think that was due more to things beyond his own control, like his daughter's illness.

[@pmc8451]

Fury goes down a lot for someone his size.

[@SouthsideSlugger]

Looks in the distance. Sees new OfficeHancho video. Clicks said video. I'm s simple man.

[@MarillSweatshirt]

I ain't gonna lie 2:06 that slip to overhand right was clean af

[@evenbest4952]

Your right about adding Cotto because I was disappointed in the Chop Chop fight in PR . I thought he lost by KO but the ref bailed him out.

[@4sake123]

Fernando Vargas comes to mind. Maybe a bit unfair since he did have some other health issues but I always felt like he had a lot of potential but his chin and conditioning held him back.

[@ronpi4286]

Always wanted to see Julian Jackson vs James Toney. Unfortunately, never happened

[@FOHrpg]

Rigondeaux had a shaky chin

[@matterking1]

No fucking way is Gamboa on here. Man took shots from the hardest hitters Crawford and Gervonta. No way you're disrespecting him like that.

[@joel8692]

But he's also been dropped something like 20 times In his career

[@jonathanlewis1981]

Lewis Vs Bowe in boxing and GSP Vs khabib in MMA are fight's I'd loved to have seen

[@coreyallsopp1960]

Earnie shavers would be good on this list, perfect example of his biggest attribute being his biggest weakness, a man with so much power who just couldn’t handle power

[@TY-km8hj]

"Tommy's got power that can bail out today's economy" what a bar🤣🤣

[@michaeltalksanime]

7:30 the obvious answer is Tony vs Khabib specially the time Tony had to pull out because he tripped on a cord and tore his ACL. Can't make that shit up.

[@funkmastert2455]

Babe wake up new office hancho dropped

[@mrjjman2010]

This but unironically

[@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55]

Cringe

[@ballskin5984]

@@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55not really i actually watch these with my gf lol soooo

[@reptilez13]

Haha i love Miatas, stock or lightly modified (no stance bs) so i guess i gotta like and rewatch all your vids a couple times to keep the ol Miata pure.

[@heavymetal6910]

Frenkel's ko of Enzo was one of the most savage ever seen in a ring

[@jarrettfullerton2580]

Seeing fury in the thumbnail always riles me up. Guy took the best shots of a man who some say is one of the hardest punchers ever and was never koed. I don't think fury has a weak chin...he just fights massive humans

[@williamdungee]

That hook, uppercut by Floyd was so fast and pretty... Textbook

[@reubenkhoumeri2576]

Ferguson v Khabib

[@karldubelheimer3959]

Stallone v Schwarzenegger

[@bunaldiaries6418]

GSP - Silva was that particular fight that never happened, but it got me heavily invested...

[@Kaiserbill99]

One of the worst chins I can recall is a fighter called Errol Christie who has sadly passed away. Active at MW in the 1980s he was considered one of the UK's top prospects but had the glass chin of all glass chins.

[@peterbates8187]

Kaylor v Christie was a classic. Neither had a solid chin.

[@Kaiserbill99]

@@peterbates8187 Yes. Classic domestic dust up.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

There's some strange phrasing in here, eg: "who many were at doubts" @8:40, which I assume was meant to be something like "who many had doubts about" Even if using text to speech due to english being a 2nd language etc, I don't understand why more people don't get someone to watch their video before uploading, to point out any errors.

[@nycitylifeandhistory]

fantastic channel

[@saitojharry]

7:35 Khabib vs Ferguson Cancelled 5 times.

[@theeggreat4]

Couple fights Witherspoon vs Tyson(Don King bad contract killed this one) Wilder vs Povetkin(drug testing) Trinidad vs De La Hoya rematch(Money and weight clauses) Charlo vs Hurd(Harrison then J Rock)

[@papapawer4043]

Which fight was I highly interested in seeing but never happened? Pacquiao vs. Edwin Valero

[@bigstacks1463]

The fight I wanted to see the most that didn't happen was: Riddick Bowe vs. Lennox Lewis.

[@leonardiephang8425]

What about jorge linares and wladimir klitschko ?

[@thegoat6116]

devin haney and ryan garcia are the new glass jaws in boxing🤣

[@jbart4183]

Bro.. when you asked the question about the most anticipated fight but never happened, I immediately thought of Juan Ma vs Gamboa, that fight should've really happened but didn't, instead Juan Ma fell victim of Salido got knocked out twice in a row with their fight and Gamboa, well, we kinda know what happened to his career. Just sad it didn't happen.

[@Kamo_tsuyu]

I know Khan gets some flak for having a glass chin, but to be fair, in most of the weight divisions he's fought in, most guys are big and strong enough to one shot almost anyone if they slip up and Khan was unlucky enough to get rocked a few times. Not everyone is built like George Foreman, or Marvin Hagler

[@geedee1264]

He started off at lightweight, fighting blown up superfeathers because he's been badly flooded in his last amateur fight, it was suspect from the start, when those blown up sulerfeatherweights then started making him dance the alarm bells started

[@kenwood2682]

Khan should have done GGG neck muscles drills

[@stitch684]

Making "Glass Joe" proud!!🤣🤣

[@thelukos]

I grew up in England when Bruno was the nations sweetheart. He had incredible power, amazing conditioning and a ramrod jab. The problem was always once someone really connected, he would never take a knee. He would rarely go down at all. Just lie against the ropes taking more punishment. Jeez I have ptsd remembering the Lewis and Tyson fights 🤦‍♂️

[@raymondgirardtan4978]

Where would you put Michael Moorer?

[@DSonBlue]

Great video!

[@jay_volpe]

this biggest fight i was hyped for but never happened was Triple G vs Demitri Pirog.

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

Imagine if Frank Bruno started boxing from when he was a kid or his teens

[@kawaiiafangirl]

What about guys like Tommy Hearns and Marquez? For JMM, his legs never completely left him so maybe he wouldn't fall under the shaky chin category but Tommy had a lot of fights where his legs were gone after a dramatic punch. People say that his "6'1" (potentially "6'2") frame was too thin to carry 147 lbs. but he went up to 154 lbs., Middleweight, and Super Middleweight where he had similar moments. Could it. be bc of his lack of conditioning? idk if strength & conditioning coaches were popular in the 70s and 80s but that would surprise me if it was bc of his conditioning since he was trained by the legendary Emmanuel Steward.

[@BadselS]

Khan is the greatest knocked out artist

[@TheRohrman93]

Tony Ferguson vs Khabib which fell through probably 5 or 6 times. Khabib retired in his prime and Tony is still fighting even though he’s a shell of himself.

[@TheMadDabbler]

Give Bruno his props. He was the 1st guy to buckle Tyson's legs.

[@dubya9622]

Rumble vs Jones is the one that got away for me.

[@matthewavramovitz6640]

Ferg vs Khabib 😮‍💨

[@michaelhagen2712]

If u do a vol 2, consider Sergio Martínez.

[@astrayproductions]

Amir Khan and Glass Chin in youtube thumbnails go hand-in-hand 😅

[@ExecutionerHopkins]

Remember randall bailey hitting urango with that sledgehammer of a right hand and urango got up like it was nothing. Scary dude

[@slimtig3r755]

I feel like there will be a part 2 to this since you forgot many boxers. When I think of active boxers with shaky chins, I think of Anthony Joshua

[@Anderton-sy4jz]

Joshua chin isn't great but it's his side of his head which is glass. Ruiz was smart he kept hitting their and Joshua was all over the place. I've seen worse chins by active heavyweights then Joshua. Whyte's chin is a lot worse

[@ethanryan3367]

Joshua chin isn’t as bad as others chins it’s his recovery which is really bad

[@Anderton-sy4jz]

@@ethanryan3367 Similar to Bruno when he's hurt he was done then same as AJ when he fought Ruiz. Dubios chin is shaky

[@ethanryan3367]

@@Anderton-sy4jz that’s true, I feel both Bruno and AJ and dubois are glass cannons, nuclear power but terrible chins

[@Anderton-sy4jz]

@@ethanryan3367 No Joshua and Bruno have poor recovery's when they get hurt but subpar chins whilst Dubios has no chin a glass cannon

[@dominiquejohnson9848]

The one fight in MMA i was looking forward to would have been the Demetrious Johnson (DJ aka Goat) vs TJ Dillashaw, but DJ was traded to one fc.

[@jrayner21679]

It’s friggin scary how many times Enzo went full ASLEEP with arms to the side falling to the canvas looking,all dead and shit.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

It's scary to see a guy get put out like multiple times.

[@jrayner21679]

@@BiggieTrismegistus most def. He did it to RJJ if I’m not mistaken.

[@mrknowitall126]

It’s unfair to say Khan has a glass chin. Every shot that’s knocked him out has been a one punch that would KO most. He got hit plenty against Maidana and still won

[@JeffyHart]

Fedor vs Couture at Affliction FC. Should have been the biggest fight ever.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Thank you. I was looking to see if someone was going to mention that fight.

[@b0ajvk8]

Parris Island is in South not North Carolina. I did Boot Camp there!

[@force7285]

There it is! Now I know what's in the menu tonight ;-)

[@khoraaaa]

uhhhh if i’m not mistaken parris island is in south carolina?

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

I messed up , in disbelief I said North Carolina 😑 it's too late to change .

[@ubermikesocal]

Manny Pacquiao vs Edwin Valero is my pick for the fight that never happened. That would have been an epic fight