Do You Think Its Possible To Become A Great Fighter (Boxing) Without Being Able To Read Your Opponent?

Im Am Talking About Boxing I Believe In Order To Slip Punches And Have Great Defense And Offense You Need To Time Your Opponent Which Means You Need To Be Able To Read Your Opponent Some People Say Its Instinct Reacting Like A Robot I Think Thats Bull Great Fighters Like Joe Louis , Wilfred Benitez , Willie Pep , Sugar Ray Leonard Every Great Fighter Was Able To Read Their Opponents Not Just For Defense But For Timing And Catching Their Opponents Opening What Do You Think And Why