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Oscar De La Hoya and Muhammad Ali Win Over Michael Buffer With Their Signature Moves

Published 05/25/2022, 12:42 PM EDT

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The boxers have entertained their fans through their various skills. Some of them have also entertained through their styles and signature moves. In the same vein, the famous ring announcer, Michael Buffer, opened up about his favorite signature moves from Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya. 

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The Top Rank engaged the boxing fraternity with a post recently on their Twitter handle with an interesting question. They asked, “Whose signature move comes to mind? 💭”

Buffer shared his views on this question. He said, “Ali “shuffle” and @OscarDeLaHoya tribute to his late mother as he looked to heaven when referee gave final instructions at ring center!”

Buffer brought the nostalgic moment when the legends like Ali and De La Hoya impressed their fans with their styles during their career.

The “shuffle” of Muhammad Ali that impressed his fans

Muhammad Ali is often referred to as the greatest athlete of the century. He impressed his fans with his skills and ideology, which is still in the minds of many. 

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He achieved a great feat in his amateur career when he bagged the Olympic Gold medal to his name. Moreover, he reigned as the world champion during his professional boxing career

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Ali dominated his opponents with his hard and swift punching skills. The fans adored him for his great footwork, which he portrayed in the ring. One of such moves which he displayed was the shuffling of legs in the middle of the fight. 

 

Even now, many of the fighters try to copy this move while showboating, which brings out a nostalgic moment for the Ali fans. 

Oscar De La Hoya’s tribute to his mother

The ‘Golden Boy’ had a great fan following during the peak of his career. He first made it to the news when he won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1992.

Later, he entered professional boxing and won several titles to his name. Many fans know that De La Hoya credits his late mother for his success in the sport. 

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The fans still remember his famous signature move when he looked up at the sky, giving a tribute to his mother. This celebration was emotional and remembered by fans.

Well, Michael Buffer states these two signature moves of the legendary boxers, Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya, which are prominent amongst the other boxing fans.

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Mohit More

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Mohit More is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate of the International Institute of Sports Management, he is a sports enthusiast and has played boxing, cricket, and basketball at various levels. Mohit is a staunch follower of Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin.
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