The Boxing of John Makdessi

(Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)I’ve spent some time singing the praises of underrated fighters, trying to shine light on their talents and entertainment value. But nobody is perfect, it turns out I had been sleeping on one of the best technicians in the sport for years. After John Makdessi put on an absolute clinic vs. Ross Pearson in the summer of 2018, I was wide awake.

Canada’s Makdessi gets some love for his traditional martial arts stylings. Chiefly, spinning “stuff” and lead leg kicking techniques. You haven’t seen a Makdessi fight if you haven’t heard commentator Joe Rogan predicting a spin or gushing over the benefits of snapping off round kicks with no…