Lerone Murphy: Defusing A Puncher

How Lerone Murphy used elbows, side kicks, and crafty defense to frustrate Josh Emmett's power punching.

Josh Emmett might be 40 years old and past his best, but as he reminded Bryce Mitchell in his last fight, he still packs a hell of a punch. Lerone Murphy’s task against Emmett was clear - apply volume while avoiding Emmett’s big swings and staying out of positions likely to get him caught clean. He accomplished it in typical Murphy fashion, cruising to …