The myth of Kermit "the Killer" Cintron...is it real?

Kermit Cintron update!

Thursday, November 2 2006

By Karl Freitag

Just days after Kermit Cinron was crowned IBF champion by virtue of his fifth round destruction of Mark Suarez, promoter Bobby Bostick is hard at work looking to negotiate megafights for 'The Killer.' "We are prepared and ready to fight Margarito," Bostick told Fightnews.com. "Bob Arum and I are already talking. We're prepared to fight Cotto and unify a crown with either one of those guys. We're prepared to fight Baldomir. We hope he sticks his chin out there because Kermit will retire that one. We're talking to Golden Boy tomorrow. Richard Schaefer called me today and, yeah, we'll fight Shane immediately, and after that we'll fight Oscar, too. I don't think any of these guys that I just mentioned or even Floyd Mayweather can handle Kermit Cintron's power. We're calling all of them out. We're ready to fight. Whatever comes down to the best deal because we're looking at our deals." As for the proposed fight with Arturo Gatti? "He and Kathy Duva called me going 'no way are we fighting Kermit Cintron.'"


So take the poll & gimmee your thoughts on the matter peoples.

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

Kermit Cintron update!

Thursday, November 2 2006

By Karl Freitag

Just days after Kermit Cinron was crowned IBF champion by virtue of his fifth round destruction of Mark Suarez, promoter Bobby Bostick is hard at work looking to negotiate megafights for 'The Killer.' "We are prepared and ready to fight Margarito," Bostick told Fightnews.com. "Bob Arum and I are already talking. We're prepared to fight Cotto and unify a crown with either one of those guys. We're prepared to fight Baldomir. We hope he sticks his chin out there because Kermit will retire that one. We're talking to Golden Boy tomorrow. Richard Schaefer called me today and, yeah, we'll fight Shane immediately, and after that we'll fight Oscar, too. I don't think any of these guys that I just mentioned or even Floyd Mayweather can handle Kermit Cintron's power. We're calling all of them out. We're ready to fight. Whatever comes down to the best deal because we're looking at our deals." As for the proposed fight with Arturo Gatti? "He and Kathy Duva called me going 'no way are we fighting Kermit Cintron.'"


So take the poll & gimmee your thoughts on the matter peoples.

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I am not going to say this kid can't make it to the top. Hopkins, Whitaker, Norris, etc all had early career setbacks and they will all go to the HOF (Terry Norris is already in). But if he would have beat Margarito he would be in a great postion right now, not only did he lose but he go KTFO. But he has plenty of time to rebound and he has already taken a couple of steps forward, Paul Williams would be a great match for him to move back up the ladder, maybe Cotto or Zab Judah. Stay away from Margarito and Mayweather.

I'd like to see Cintron-Williams. Paul's the hot prospect but he does leave that chin hanging up in the air, and Cintron can punch.

Just happy its not Cintron-Gatti

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Originally Posted by OumaFan

I'd like to see Cintron-Williams. Paul's the hot prospect but he does leave that chin hanging up in the air, and Cintron can punch.

Just happy its not Cintron-Gatti

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Hell Yeah man I would really like to see this fight since there saying Williams is the future of the welter division if he can stay there and Cintron was getting alot of props before his fight with Tony. I think this fight would open allot of doors for whoever won.

I would like to see a rematch with Margarito, especially if Kermit is focused and prepared this time around with a healed hand..I think his height and power gives anyone trouble at Welterweight, I think the kid has a bright future and is taking steps to rebound nicely after the Margarito setback ;) I think if Tony beats Clottey and Citron beats a good fighter in his next match, like a Williams then a match with Margarito must be made, then the winner can step up to Floyd pending on what happens this weekend and the supposed bout with Oscar

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I would like to see a rematch with Margarito, especially if Kermit is focused and prepared this time around with a healed hand..I think his height and power gives anyone trouble at Welterweight, I think the kid has a bright future and is taking steps to rebound nicely after the Margarito setback ;) I think if Tony beats Clottey and Citron beats a good fighter in his next match, like a Williams then a match with Margarito must be made, then the winner can step up to Floyd pending on what happens this weekend and the supposed bout with Oscar

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Williams is Margarito's mandatory right now...I think we'll see that happen before we do a rematch with Cintron.

I voted i still aint sure about him. Because while he obviously has some skill he just seems to flop in the big chances he gets. I hope he turns it around becuase he seems like an alright kid.

I think he can be the real deal. He has good skills and having ES in his corner isnt going to hurt at all. I think we will know more when he fights another big name, but I think he can go on and do some good things with his career.

No, its not. He's just another Mario Viet

And if he was black, Starr would be singing a different tune 8) :o

couldn't resist!

I thikn with Manny Steward,he can go far. Peeps just discredit him because he Margarito beat on him badly but I don't see anyone else making him look that bad. I #d LOVE to see him against Williams,I think he could beat Paul for the simple fact that he would nail those bombs on Paul's wide open chin although if Williams can take his punch,Cintron will get KTFO!! Would be fight of the year contender.

Kermit Cintron is what I call a no mis fighter. What do I mean by that ? His style is extremely pleasing to watch. He is tall , He has very good technique . and is blessed with some solid power , all which makes for excellent viewing. . Kermit is thekind of fighter who will always be a threat to his opponent regardless of his record. He will always draw interest because of his assets and style.

A good looking , solid fighter will always find a home in the hearts of fight fans !

One thing that has yet to be seen is how he deals with a boxer.. He hasn't faced one skilled/slick fighter with a jab, footwork, ring generalship, etc. I could see Mosley, Mayweather, Quintana, Cotto, all outboxing him. He's completely untested against skilled boxers. I also think Paul Williams would beat him just like MArgarito did, based on Kermits showings against Tony and Estrada. He doesn't seem to like pressure at all, and noone knows how well he can box. I voted not sure yet, obviously....

Never really heard of the guy he beat for that title. His career reminds me of the career of Alex Garcia.

I'm not sure if Cintron can hang with the BIG BOYS!!!
I mean he could beat some decent fighters but IMO once he steps up to the Champs. he will fall short....

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I would like to see a rematch with Margarito, especially if Kermit is focused and prepared this time around with a healed hand..I think his height and power gives anyone trouble at Welterweight, I think the kid has a bright future and is taking steps to rebound nicely after the Margarito setback ;) I think if Tony beats Clottey and Citron beats a good fighter in his next match, like a Williams then a match with Margarito must be made, then the winner can step up to Floyd pending on what happens this weekend and the supposed bout with Oscar

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didn't know he fought that fight with a bad hand....that changes everything....a rematch would be very interesting.....

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Originally Posted by OumaFan

I'd like to see Cintron-Williams. Paul's the hot prospect but he does leave that chin hanging up in the air, and Cintron can punch.

Just happy its not Cintron-Gatti

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That would be a great undercard for Feb PPV

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I would like to see a rematch with Margarito, especially if Kermit is focused and prepared this time around with a healed hand..I think his height and power gives anyone trouble at Welterweight, I think the kid has a bright future and is taking steps to rebound nicely after the Margarito setback ;) I think if Tony beats Clottey and Citron beats a good fighter in his next match, like a Williams then a match with Margarito must be made, then the winner can step up to Floyd pending on what happens this weekend and the supposed bout with Oscar

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didn't know he fought that fight with a bad hand....that changes everything....a rematch would be very interesting.....

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The bad hand excuse was just damage control. He got his ass kicked plain and simple. And by an overrated fighter like Margarito. Since than he's struggled against Estrada and took shots against Suarez. He's a "champion" only cuz his title was stupidly stripped from Baldomir and than vacated by Mayweather. I'm not sold Cintron at all.

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I voted i still aint sure about him. Because while he obviously has some skill he just seems to flop in the big chances he gets. I hope he turns it around becuase he seems like an alright kid.

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:coolclick: Pretty much agree with ya on that.

I aint too sure about the guy meself...but he is fun to watch. I rate him as a step up from Gatti...just with less losses.

Damn...that was cold.

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Originally Posted by El Gamo

I thikn with Manny Steward,he can go far. Peeps just discredit him because he Margarito beat on him badly but I don't see anyone else making him look that bad.

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Personally...I view Manny about like you view Baldo = OVERRATTED!!!

If a fighter has it...he's got it...a trainer only polishes off the talent.

Losing to Margarito was just an explanation point on the problems. He concentrates on power & when that fails...he bails.

I aint big on Margarito...so that pretty much closes the book on Cintron for me.

...and NO Margarito won't beat Floyd if they ever fight. ;)

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I would like to see a rematch with Margarito, especially if Kermit is focused and prepared this time around with a healed hand..I think his height and power gives anyone trouble at Welterweight, I think the kid has a bright future and is taking steps to rebound nicely after the Margarito setback ;) I think if Tony beats Clottey and Citron beats a good fighter in his next match, like a Williams then a match with Margarito must be made, then the winner can step up to Floyd pending on what happens this weekend and the supposed bout with Oscar

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didn't know he fought that fight with a bad hand....that changes everything....a rematch would be very interesting.....

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The bad hand excuse was just damage control. He got his a** kicked plain and simple. And by an overrated fighter like Margarito. Since than he's struggled against Estrada and took shots against Suarez. He's a "champion" only cuz his title was stupidly stripped from Baldomir and than vacated by Mayweather. I'm not sold Cintron at all.

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Agreed in full. Just before the fight...all talk was on how easily Margarito would be taken down...lose the fight & out comes the hand excuse. Had he had a history of brittle hands...I might have bought that shit...but come the fwock on...say you lost & be done with it.

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Originally Posted by El Gamo

I thikn with Manny Steward,he can go far. Peeps just discredit him because he Margarito beat on him badly but I don't see anyone else making him look that bad.

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Personally...I view Manny about like you view Baldo = OVERRATTED!!!

If a fighter has it...he's got it...a trainer only polishes off the talent.

Losing to Margarito was just an explanation point on the problems. He concentrates on power & when that fails...he bails.

I aint big on Margarito...so that pretty much closes the book on Cintron for me.

...and NO Margarito won't beat Floyd if they ever fight. ;)

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I basically agree with you about a fighters trainer, however I think it's different when a fighter has had one trainer from a young age and for his entire career.. It's when you get these fighters suddenly switching to a big name trainer, and people expect them to be so much better by next month.. No trainer can make a fighter more than he's capable of or willing to do.. Your dead on in that sense, but I wouldn't call Emanuel overrated as he has trained many champions from a young age and the amatuers.

I'm struggling to stop smirking every time someone says his first name. A fighter called Kermit, you cannot be serious (!).

I can't wait for him to meet his nemesis - Fozzie Bear Jones.

Still - just like A Boy Named Sue - I bet he had to fight like fuck all the way through his childhood?