Which newcomers to boxing would you say are worth looking out for and you predict will have what it takes to make it in the big leagues in the next few years or so?...and why? :D
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Which newcomers to boxing would you say are worth looking out for and you predict will have what it takes to make it in the big leagues in the next few years or so?...and why? :D
The winner of saturdays kirkland-julio fight should go on to dominate at 154 for years to come.
In the UK we`ve got Nathan Cleverly, Derek Chisorah, Darren Barker, Tyson Fury who are all worth keeping an eye out for!!!!
sorry hatton hammer gotta add kell brook to that list!
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Originally Posted by fugaziuk
Was hoping someone would mention Kell :D
I think I may just include Yuriorkis Gamboa ;)
Ive not seen much of him but i like what ive seen of Daniel Jacobs. I saw him win at the weekend and thought he has some top notch power, still got alot to learn in his game but power like that takes you far enough on its own.
I like Alfredo Angulo,and the new Ray Robinson.
paul appleby definetly gotta be followed i think this kid can probably win a WT within 2 years
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Originally Posted by ukansodoff
Jacobs is defintly one to watch.
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Originally Posted by The Fightfan
If Ray leans to mix his punches up and go downstairs more, he will become awsome.
Danny Jacobs most definately.
Erislandy Lara looks pretty sharp he's a newcomer, but he's kinda old.
Gamboa is a given.
Matt Korobov is a name that comes to mind too, only had 4 fights but all KO's...think he needs some polishing but looks durable, 26 already though :P
Humberto Soto is moving up weight to 135 hope he can get some spot light.
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Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina
Whenever I think of Soto I just think about his fight with that dude and bloody Joe Cortez giving the DQ for the tiniest of touches, what an a hole, after Soto had pummeled him aswell.
Good luck to Soto if he does move up, would make for some interesting matches
Soto is amazing, but I wouldn't really call him a newcomer anymore, he's been pro for over 10 years and fought for titles. Both he and Antillon, I expect to have breakout years in 2009 though!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina
No way about Tyson FUry, or the Kirkland-Julio winner, Kirkland is has way too many holes in his defense, and a poor chin, a good boxer would pick him apart, and Julio isn't all that either.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
Guys to watch are
Demetrius Andrade, Gary Russell Jr (and all these brothers when they eventually go pro, so start watching them in the amateurs), Erislandy Lara, Gamboa(could still getting bigger in popularity), Rigondeaux, Raushee Warren(if he ever goes pro), Omar Henry, DeGale, Matt Korobov, that other guy with big wins already, Beibut Shumenov, Juan Manuel Lopez, Victor Ortiz, Danny Jacobs, Petterson brothers, Dirrell, Andre Ward, Amir Khan.
Obviously there can be obstacles in any of these guys roads, but these are the guys I see likely to do well in the future, though obviously some of them will fall due to bad chins, mistakes they can't correct, etc.
If your looking for the next american Roy Jones or Mayweather caliber fighter, then I suggest watching Rau'Shee Warren, and the Gary Russell brothers their credentials are great for their age, they have amazing athletic ability, they are tough, but obviously there are other qualities PBF and RJJ had, and I think out of 6 amazing brothers, and Rau'Shee there is bound to be at least one of them that is amazing at the pro level.
Also look to Brittain and Thailand, their amateur programs are going crazy, which means better athletes and better coaching is happening. China too, if they ever let their amateur boxers go.