Gatekeeper (boxing)

In boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), a gatekeeper is a skillful and well-regarded fighter, but one who does not have the popularity or brilliance of a contender. They are considered to be a cut above most journeymen. A gatekeeper will often have an impressive record in terms of wins versus losses but will have a difficult time getting people behind them and especially obtaining promotion. An example from boxing is heavyweight New Yorker Monte Barrett, known for having tough matches with popular heavyweight stars yet failing to obtain the main title himself for a long time despite his best efforts.[1]

Characteristics

Gatekeepers will frequently have the following characteristics:

Notable examples

The following fighters have all been described as gatekeepers:[2][3][4][5]

See also

References

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