Fighters that don't fight often enough

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05-26-2009, 04:10 PM
killersheep

Fighters that don't fight often enough

I know I just made a thread about Steve Cunningham another name that comes to mind now is Mikkel Kessler. Both guys are phenomenal talents and it's a shame to see that skill go to waste. Can you think of others?

I'm not including guys that are in legacy mode like B-Hop and ODLH.
05-26-2009, 04:14 PM
LEGION

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:
05-26-2009, 04:18 PM
Hulk

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Ricardo Mayorga. The guy has fought once, or twice a year every since the spinks robbery.
05-26-2009, 04:25 PM
killersheep

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:

Wasn't Linares injured though?
05-26-2009, 04:32 PM
LEGION

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by killersheep

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:

Wasn't Linares injured though?

Yeah I believe you're right. A wrist injury:confused:
05-26-2009, 04:52 PM
kingfrnk

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Joan Guzman has to be one.
05-26-2009, 05:11 PM
Pugilistic

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Arthur Abraham has been quiet lately.

His last fight was in March i think and there has been no word of his next bout.
05-26-2009, 05:13 PM
LEGION

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Anyone know what he scoop on Bobby Pac is? Does he still fight? I'm sure Saddobooby will know the score;D
05-26-2009, 06:02 PM
BlackRazor

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Daniel Santos, he KO'ed Alcine to win a belt last July & it's almost June & I don't see that he's even scheduled another fight yet.
05-26-2009, 06:09 PM
Master

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

David Haye fights once or twice a year.
05-26-2009, 06:33 PM
Bethnal Green

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

paul williams.

so talented, would love to see him fight more often
05-26-2009, 07:00 PM
ElTerribleMorales

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Winky Wright
05-26-2009, 07:44 PM
bzkfn

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by Pugilistic

Arthur Abraham has been quiet lately.

His last fight was in March i think and there has been no word of his next bout.

Isn't he fighting Giovanni Lorenzo in his IBF mandatory?
05-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Pugilistic

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Tyson Fury doesn't fight enough either.
05-26-2009, 07:52 PM
The Fightfan

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

I think the majority in the elite of the divisions only fight once or twice a year. The only one who is consistant is Wladimir fighting every 3-4 months or so. I do believe this might be his longest stretch of inactivity though. Hopkins really dosen't fight anymore. Shane Mosley at that to.
05-26-2009, 07:57 PM
Pugilistic

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by The Fightfan

I think the majority in the elite of the divisions only fight once or twice a year. The only one who is consistant is Wladimir fighting every 3-4 months or so. I do believe this might be his longest stretch of inactivity though. Hopkins really dosen't fight anymore. Shane Mosley at that to.

Hopkins is at the end of his career now. I think he is going to retire very soon.

I would be surprised if he fights again tbh.
05-26-2009, 08:11 PM
kingfrnk

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

hmmm now that i think about it mosley hasnt fought since jan and doesnt have anything lined up. Cottos fighting soon, pac just fought, floyd doesnt fight til july, hell he might not fight another few months which aint good considering his age.
05-26-2009, 08:45 PM
jon09

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

I know he is getting older but I still like watching James Toney.

Andre Ward should fight more often.

Chris John- Hopefully stays more active

Paul Williams- Has enough talent to fight more often.

Lamon Brewster- A decent heavyweight who can still make noise.
05-26-2009, 08:49 PM
holmcall

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Mikkel Kessler should becalled the "Invisible Man." I can't stand inactivity because it frequently translates to cherry picking.
05-26-2009, 10:22 PM
Pancho V

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Nonito Donaire - hopefully Top Rank will keep him busy
05-26-2009, 11:54 PM
THE THIRD MAN

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Kessler
Williams
Forrest
05-27-2009, 01:02 AM
markb018

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

How much of williams not fighting is his fault?? Think he is at the point where he deserves good fights and not just against bums. So I think it will be a catch 22 for him. If he fights often it will be against bums and he will dominate or he is going to have to weight and probably still dominate. :) not biased towards Williams at all ;)
05-27-2009, 01:42 AM
blegit

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

Paul Williams has fought 5 times in the last 15 months. How is that not often enough? This while being boycotted by the welterweight division. I think people jumped on the bandwagon after one person said it.
05-27-2009, 02:32 AM
CutMeMick

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:

It was an ankle injury then a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined.

Others:
Can't believe no ones showed the biggest bust of recent times some love. Joan Guzman.
Abner Mares (eye injury)
Nonito Donaire (after the biggest win and the upset & KO of the year he goes for almost a year without fighting, waste of talent)
Zsolt Erdei (twice in 2 yrs.)
Can someone go wake up Tavoris Cloud and tell him he was one of the hotest prospects and also that he won an Eliminator bout
Brahim Asloum (injury)
05-27-2009, 02:38 AM
kingfrnk

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:

It was an ankle injury then a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined.

Others:
Can't believe no ones showed the biggest bust of recent times some love. Joan Guzman.
Abner Mares (eye injury)
Nonito Donaire (after the biggest win and the upset & KO of the year he goes for almost a year without fighting, waste of talent)
Zsolt Erdei (twice in 2 yrs.)
Can someone go wake up Tavoris Cloud and tell him he was one of the hotest prospects and also that he won an Eliminator bout
Brahim Asloum (injury)

:wavey: i did
05-27-2009, 03:29 AM
XaduBoxer

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by BlackRazor

Daniel Santos, he KO'ed Alcine to win a belt last July & it's almost June & I don't see that he's even scheduled another fight yet.

Daniel's case I think is more of being avoided... High risk, moderate reward...
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05-27-2009, 06:19 PM
BlackRazor

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

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Originally Posted by BlackRazor

Daniel Santos, he KO'ed Alcine to win a belt last July & it's almost June & I don't see that he's even scheduled another fight yet.

Daniel's case I think is more of being avoided... High risk, moderate reward...
.

I'd read Sergio Martinez wanted to fight him but Daniel claimed he wasn't given enough time to prepare. Then on boxrec I saw he was going to fight Mayorga on May 30th but with Mayorga, he may have backed out of it too. I'm surprised Santos doesn't just fight or at least defend his title so he can let people know he's a viable guy & one of the champs. Maybe he should fight Paul Williams - 2 lefties who can both claim nobody wants to fight them.
05-27-2009, 06:26 PM
pacman79

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by BlackRazor

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

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Originally Posted by BlackRazor

Daniel Santos, he KO'ed Alcine to win a belt last July & it's almost June & I don't see that he's even scheduled another fight yet.

Daniel's case I think is more of being avoided... High risk, moderate reward...
.

I'd read Sergio Martinez wanted to fight him but Daniel claimed he wasn't given enough time to prepare. Then on boxrec I saw he was going to fight Mayorga on May 30th but with Mayorga, he may have backed out of it too. I'm surprised Santos doesn't just fight or at least defend his title so he can let people know he's a viable guy & one of the champs. Maybe he should fight Paul Williams - 2 lefties who can both claim nobody wants to fight them.

Good call
05-27-2009, 08:17 PM
CutMeMick

Re: Fighters that don't fight often enough

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Originally Posted by kingfrnk

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Jorge Linares has been quiet as of late and went almost a year between fights. I think he's got one coming up in 2 months:confused:

It was an ankle injury then a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined.

Others:
Can't believe no ones showed the biggest bust of recent times some love. Joan Guzman.
Abner Mares (eye injury)
Nonito Donaire (after the biggest win and the upset & KO of the year he goes for almost a year without fighting, waste of talent)
Zsolt Erdei (twice in 2 yrs.)
Can someone go wake up Tavoris Cloud and tell him he was one of the hotest prospects and also that he won an Eliminator bout
Brahim Asloum (injury)

:wavey: i did

Good stuff...

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