Thread: WILL PETER MANFREDO JNR BECOME WORLD CHAMP??????????

he's a chump, forget, it was emberassing to watch that fight with Calzaghe he just didnt know what to do. Too many other decent fighters in the division, and a few to move up from MW.

Originally Posted by superheavyrhun

Against most of the other posters, I think that Manfredo Jr has as much a chance as anyone to grab a title, because if the Calzaghe v Kessler fight is to come off, I can see a few fights for vacant titles in its aftermath. And in honesty there are not that many fighters in the SMW division who are that good, and bouts against some of the contenders (pun intended) could see Manfredo get one of the belts, but I guess it depends which one he gets.

I definetly wouldn't say he has as much chance as anyone... Unless there is some very suspect matchmaking involved in fights for the vacants straps... There are just too many other up and comers or contenders in the division who are better than Manfredo... Check the rankings, if any of the belts are to be vacant anytime soon you've got Lucian Bute, Froch, Inkin, Mundine, Jean Pascal, who should all get a chance before Manfredo does, rightfully.. And I don't think Peter could beat one of those guys, not a chance actually. Im not even sure he can beat the next tier of SMW contenders, there are still several good fighters like Allan Green, Lacy, Andrade, etc. I think Manfredo should focus on fighting some more guys with real experience so he can hope to imrove... Fight William Joppy, Antwun Echols, Brahmer, Mario Veit, Vitali Typsko instead of going straight from the Joey Spinas of the world into another title shot he hasn't earned.

Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO

WBO Calzaghe

WBC/WBA Kessler

WBA Mundine

IBF Berrio

I think Berrio would be his best route if he was going to win one or back down to middle opinions guys please.

He seemed to have his motivation fired up after losing to Calzaghe. I really do not know the answer to if he will be champion. I have to see how he fights anyone who is a good fighter. But my guess is if he fights the right guy he can become champ but he is not that great a fighter. So we will see. He does seem to need a little more punching power, which it doesn't look like he has. Against the top notch guys the power can be the equalizing factor in winning a championship fight.

Hell No.... Sorry but he is to limited, if it wasnt for The Contender of Pride of Boston we wouldnt even be talking about this BUM

You're talking about a guy who couldn't win a belt that dubbed him The Contender. Not only didn't he win a fake belt that made him "The Contender" he lost the rematch. No he never will.

NEVER!

I was looking at The Ring rankings after the fight last night and it looking mighty bleak for Pete. I think Allan Green would pulverise him.

The Godfather score made for a ridiculous ring walk.

Originally Posted by killersheep

While I don't feel that Manfredo Jr. is elite and I don't think he has what it takes to grab a title at 168.
I have to say that I have enormous respect for his trying to go "old school" by taking a lot of fights.I wish more fighters would do the same. After all that's what boxing is all about.

And yeah good thing Banks (from last night) didn't have much power, cause that tattoo he put on Manfredo's eye could have been him getting knocked down.

I definately see him being the working man at 168 which every division needs.

More power to him.

Me too, but I think it is starting to wear in him a bit. He needs to rest after last nights messiness.