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.
You can add Craig McEwan, Bernabe Concepcion
Antillon has champion written all over him.Would pay top dollar to see that mash up;DQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepSoto 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
David Rodriguez is a heavyweight to keep an eye on in the future. Good body puncher and seems to have a good left hook and chin.
Rau'Shee has said he is going to go for the 2012 Olympics, I wonder if he's going to go stale in the amateurs, definately a talent though, I would much rather see him turn pro.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaethNo 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.
Not sold on McEwan, I really like Concepcion though, great footwork and mixes his punches up nicely.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
Some of my fav.
Juanito Hndz. - Minimumweight
Cesar Seda - Fly
"WV2" Vasquez - Super Bantam
Rocky Martinez - Super Feather
"El Olimpico" Cruz - Feather
"The Great" Alexander - Light Welter
"Tony" DeMarco - Lightweight (Outstanding win over Kid)
"Canelo" Alvarez - Welter
Not so necomers BUT vastly overlooked and unoticed:
"Chemito" Moreno
"Maestrito" Cordoba
Devon Alexander's calling out Nate Campbell, I honestly haven't seen enough of him for some reason to say much.
Since most everyone's been taken, I'll go with Roman Gonzalez. I know he's not really a newcomer but he's a young kid with a lot of talent and he's under the radar due to weight and everybody else I was thinking of has been noted all ready.
I don't know how good he could be but, Alexander Frenkel, young ish german cruiserweight, unbeaten in 15, reminds me a little of Marciano ha, we'll see.
Right on that one big time.Liking this dude alot.Awesome frame and showd big maturity growth in with Diamond,closed it perfectly.Honestly have only seen Canelo once,but what a tank.Solid strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I caught a guy called Danny Garcia on the undercard of JMM/Diaz, he looked like a good prospect, some good combinations and movement, pretty slick, think he's only had ten fights so who knows. Maybe one to watch though, fightin at welter...
Jacobs was also on that card, although i've seen him a few times before too and he seriously needs to up the level of competition.....
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Originally Posted by themacmagician
Funny thing I know Danny Garcia he sparred a couple of times at the gym I work out of. He was going to the 2008 Olympic but was robbed I believe in Texas to the hometown boy. I believe he had ballpark 285 amatuer fight's. He sparred with everyone in the gym and only 1 guy who is the trainer was able to hit him. Danny is an awesome talent and will be a champ someday.
Excellent, i'm gonna be keepin my eyes out for him for sure. Its difficult to catch early fights of an american talent when your from the UK, but i shall be lookin. I was surely impressed.
Surprised nobody has mentioned him to be honest.
Soto and Antillon both are great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsAntillon has champion written all over him.Would pay top dollar to see that mash up;DQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepSoto 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
Alot of new talent has came out this year, tyson fury, all the olympic boxers. Who is everyone getting the vibes about? i rate them all so far but saunders looks good as a pro the most natural.
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Originally Posted by feeney
If i had to take a punt on the most succesful out of the Olympians this side of the pond im most excited about Darren Sutherland, i think he smashes De Gale if they ever meet, after that i think Gavin is obviously the most talanted but its to early to say, history shows that the probability is none of them will become world champs.