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He is slated to fight a guy named Charles Howe. That may change though because guys like to pull out about 2-3 weeks before the fight lately. I would have liked to see a more live opponent but this may be a confidence builder type of fight after his last sub-par outing. This looks like a step sideways or even backwards IMO. They are smart to take this type of fight, let the new combo gel a bit. Hoping to see more boxing less brawling this time out.
Duddy is garbage
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Im inclined to agree. Ill watch him fight, he can be in some good scraps with low tier opponents, but he's never going to be, or beat a good fighter.
He may never be a champion, but he has a champions heart and an exciting style. That is all he needs to be successful. I thought he showed incredible heart and courage in his last fight. Would I call him championship material? Hell No!Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Im inclined to agree. Ill watch him fight, he can be in some good scraps with low tier opponents, but he's never going to be, or beat a good fighter.
I will not sit back and call him garbage though.
He has an exciting style, in the same sense that toughman contests are exciting. Hell I'd probably have an exciting style, because I'd have no clue how to defend myself against a good boxer either. He obviously has heart, otherwise he would've never stuck with boxing, being that he isn't very good. Garbage is perhaps a harsh word but relatively speaking, he is not about to beat good opponents. To be honest I think he's only remotely known and popular because he is Irish.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanrwHe may never be a champion, but he has a champions heart and an exciting style. That is all he needs to be successful. I thought he showed incredible heart and courage in his last fight. Would I call him championship material? Hell No!Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Im inclined to agree. Ill watch him fight, he can be in some good scraps with low tier opponents, but he's never going to be, or beat a good fighter.
I will not sit back and call him garbage though.
Shows what you guys know, Duddy is already World Champion. He holds the prestigous IBA belt and the one belt that truely defines the champion of the division the WBC Contental Americas Champion. ;D See how stoopit you guys look now.
Actually reminds me a lot of barry mcguigan.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingHe has an exciting style, in the same sense that toughman contests are exciting. Hell I'd probably have an exciting style, because I'd have no clue how to defend myself against a good boxer either. He obviously has heart, otherwise he would've never stuck with boxing, being that he isn't very good. Garbage is perhaps a harsh word but relatively speaking, he is not about to beat good opponents. To be honest I think he's only remotely known and popular because he is Irish.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanrwHe may never be a champion, but he has a champions heart and an exciting style. That is all he needs to be successful. I thought he showed incredible heart and courage in his last fight. Would I call him championship material? Hell No!Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
I will not sit back and call him garbage though.
Very fool-hardy approach that makes for a very exciting fighter. Cant help but wonder though what a pavlk/forrest or taylor will do to him unless he can shore that defence up.
Still though wish the lad nothing but the best. Dont think theres a single fan out there who wouldnt pay to see a john duddy fight!!!!
I would. He's garbageQuote:
Originally Posted by DeanrwHe may never be a champion, but he has a champions heart and an exciting style. That is all he needs to be successful. I thought he showed incredible heart and courage in his last fight. Would I call him championship material? Hell No!Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Im inclined to agree. Ill watch him fight, he can be in some good scraps with low tier opponents, but he's never going to be, or beat a good fighter.
I will not sit back and call him garbage though.
Garbage no. Inexperienced, yes.
Why don't you stick to what you know, there has to be a table tennis forum out there somewhere for you man. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseI would. He's garbageQuote:
Originally Posted by DeanrwHe may never be a champion, but he has a champions heart and an exciting style. That is all he needs to be successful. I thought he showed incredible heart and courage in his last fight. Would I call him championship material? Hell No!Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pking
I will not sit back and call him garbage though.
That shitt starts later on.Quote:
Originally Posted by No ContestWhy don't you stick to what you know, there has to be a table tennis forum out there somewhere for you man. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseI would. He's garbageQuote:
Originally Posted by Deanrw
Thing is Duddy is right about where he should be on paper, he's fought Campas and Eastman, who both had infinite experience. The problem lies with his ability not experience. I guess I can see why a big Carl Froch fan would put it down to inexperience though... But I think there's a reason Carl is inexperienced at 32 yrs old, I personally don't expect him to look much better than Duddy fighting world class opposition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Judging by your avatar your just jealous your Pantera will never be World Class. ;D
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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Of course a Froch fan would defend Duddy...... I am just kidding Tammy.
Duddy's a poor boxer, always has been. He grafted out a lot of amateur wins and internationals through hard work and diligence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
But he's not a natural boxer.
I respect him for what he's achieved, but he's pretty much a Middleweight Michael Katsidis or Arturo Gatti.
But we all saw Gatti's career and Casamayor stomped Katsidis.
Duddy's a fan hero.
But the difference between hero's and champions?
Hero's go down in glorious failure, earning the love of the fans for their effortsd.
Champions rise to the top and overcome all.
So he's not garbage, but he's not champion material.