I always thought that PGL were good DD tanks. We do have second wind which allows us to stay alive longer when tanking, and some of our big WS's are dependent on evasion which helps us keep hate while tanking also. I really like the class, but I'm kinda biased since my next highest fighting job is 33. I would say pugilist is one of the most well rounded jobs.

an example of this is the other day I ran up to the devlitt NM in Muy Tuy and a R50 lancer was attempting a solo. He had a hauby +2 and all other +1 or +2 gear and he wiped. I finished him up, and then solo'd him again for good measure as a pugilist with no problems.