Footwork might be one of the most important things in all of boxing, not just professional boxing, but doesn't get enough time put to it at all.

While Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. was perhaps best known for his elite defense, much of this defensive aptitude was owed to his having some of the greatest footwork ever seen in the sweet science.

When you look at much of the big fights in professional boxing these days distance control is still key at all levels of pro boxing.