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Would you know of any other successful fighter that used peek a boo style other than Tyson and Patterson?

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Caleb,

Many from the old days used the style. When I say old, before that there wasn't much defense at all, it was mostly an offensive battle.
Modern day the first name that comes to mind is Winky Wright. Although he doesn't move his head like Tyson and Patterson, he just walks forward and let's his gloves to the blocking. Not too many guys can use it effectively so it's not used much. You have to get close to land and it's difficult to fight savvy boxers who move alot because you are less agile when in such a compact position, and your punches have a longer distance to travel before paydirt.

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