Kaizer Mabuza - Boxer
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Kaizer Mabuza - Boxer
Huh ???
What's that all about? I need to find more info...
just read a brief note that Holt took a beating- the African was too strong for him hoping to catch a stream of the replay later.
Doesn't surprise me though. Holt never impressed me as having a strong chin
Mystery to me but have to love the upsets.Keeps boxing world going around.Guess that chin caught up to him.
Wow. It's like that for Kendal? Oh well. Wonder what this Mabuza guy fights like...?Quote:
Originally Posted by djcione
Here's the wire story-note Moretti's comments at the end of the srticle
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Philadelphia welterweight Mike Jones remained undefeated Saturday night with a unanimous decision over Henry Bruseles at Bally's Atlantic City.
Former junior-welterwight champ Kendall Holt did not fare as well. With his close friend Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants looking on, Holt lost his bid to get back into title contention with a sixth-round knockout loss to Kaizer Mabuza.
Jones (20-0, 16 KOs) retained his regional belt, which brings with it a top-10 rating in the WBA. He is ranked eighth by the organization and 11th by the IBF.
Bruseles, who had not lost in five years, kept the fight close early, but Jones dominated down the stretch behind a sharp jab and crisp right hands.
Judges Luis Rivera (97-92), Alan Rubenstein (98-92) and Walast Roldan (98-92) all had Jones winning comfortably, as did the Associated Press (98-92).
"This fight was real important," Jones said. "I'm not disappointed at all (about going the distance). I like going 10 rounds against better competition. He's a veteran."
Mabuza (23-6-3, 13 KOs) became the mandatory challenger for the winner of next Saturday's junior-welterweight unification fight between IBF titleholder Juan Urango and WBC title-holder Devon Alexander at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
Mabuza dominated Holt (25-4, 13 KOs), the former WBO champion, using an aggressive style to batter him with body shots and uppercuts.
"I could tell right away that I was too strong for him," Mabuza said. "I could see that he didn't like getting hit to the body and that my uppercuts were hurting him."
After the sixth round, referee Lindsey Page stopped the scheduled 12-round fight on the advice of Holt's trainer, Aroz Gist. Holt and Gist were not available for comment afterward.
"I thought Kendall won the first round, but after that, it was the fastest downhill (slide) in the ring that I've ever seen," said Carl Moretti of promoter Top Rank. "After a while, it was like (Holt) was a heavy bag and he could hit him whenever he wanted.
"I know 20 junior-welterweights that could beat (Holt) right now."
Holt got mopped and then quit on his stool, pity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimboogie
This is what i have been saying about a lot of fighters at 140, in regards to who Khan should fight next. Holt was on a few peoples lists and i questioned what he'd actually done to warrant being a more legitimate opponent than Marquez or Malignaggi. This answers the question. It won't be long until Maidana loses to some unknown. :cool:
Maidana can fight! His power is dangerous & Khan knows that! Marquez would definitely be a more legitmate test for Khan but Maidana would be coming to win!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
Kendall has been off for about a year off a loss and been through a lot of personal stuff outside the ring he wasn't ready for an opponent like that it seems.
I think he's a fighter of average ability with good power and intensity. I can see him getting outboxed quite easily by some fighters at 140, and i don't think it's longefore that happens imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyMaidana can fight! His power is dangerous & Khan knows that! Marquez would definitely be a more legitmate test for Khan but Maidana would be coming to win!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
I think it's clear to see for everyone that Khan is ducking Kaizer Mabuza ;D
Kaizer would probably beat Floyd as long as he kept his shots straight :pQuote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkin
I think it's obvious Floyd only made the Mosley fight so he didn't have to get in the ring with 'The Kaizer'. And people say Pac was quick to make a fight with Clottey to avoid Floyd, when in fact he just wanted to avoid the 'Monstor' Mabuza.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimboogieKaizer would probably beat Floyd as long as he kept his shots straight :pQuote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkin
As for hypothetical fights, I think Kaizer beats Robinson, Leonard & Hearns on the same night. He's just that good.
Maidana's arguably undefeated! The same can't be said about Khan, the dude was blitzed by an UNKNOWN!!! Sure Maidana can be outboxed but Khan's chin will never hold up. Khan has improved under Roach but he still gets tagged. Khan would get KTFO!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI think he's a fighter of average ability with good power and intensity. I can see him getting outboxed quite easily by some fighters at 140, and i don't think it's longefore that happens imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyMaidana can fight! His power is dangerous & Khan knows that! Marquez would definitely be a more legitmate test for Khan but Maidana would be coming to win!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
Well, he's not, because he lost to Kotelnik. Losing a close fight doesn't make you arguably undefeated.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyMaidana's arguably undefeated! The same can't be said about Khan, the dude was blitzed by an UNKNOWN!!! Sure Maidana can be outboxed but Khan's chin will never hold up. Khan has improved under Roach but he still gets tagged. Khan would get KTFO!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI think he's a fighter of average ability with good power and intensity. I can see him getting outboxed quite easily by some fighters at 140, and i don't think it's longefore that happens imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
A good fighter makes light work of Kotelnik.
I thought he won that fight, so imo he should still be undefeated. A good fighter should make light work of Prescott, not get owned by him!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by onoWell, he's not, because he lost to Kotelnik. Losing a close fight doesn't make you arguably undefeated.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyMaidana's arguably undefeated! The same can't be said about Khan, the dude was blitzed by an UNKNOWN!!! Sure Maidana can be outboxed but Khan's chin will never hold up. Khan has improved under Roach but he still gets tagged. Khan would get KTFO!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
A good fighter makes light work of Kotelnik.
Quality Banter ;D
I thought it could have gone either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI thought he won that fight, so imo he should still be undefeated. A good fighter should make light work of Prescott, not get owned by him!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by onoWell, he's not, because he lost to Kotelnik. Losing a close fight doesn't make you arguably undefeated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
A good fighter makes light work of Kotelnik.
I agree, but getting ko'd in the first round says more about a fighters chin than it does about his ability....in this instance anyway.
Maidana proved he is of similar ability to Kotelnik, so imo that doesn't hold out much hope for the future. Don't get me wrong, he could knock Khan out, but imo he also looks like the sort of fighter who will end up losing to some unkown.
Bad chin + big puncher = bad news for Khan. This is boxing after all & anything can happen, so I won't say your wrong but I don't see it happening anytime soon. If he loses it will be to a ranked guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI thought it could have gone either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI thought he won that fight, so imo he should still be undefeated. A good fighter should make light work of Prescott, not get owned by him!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
I agree, but getting ko'd in the first round says more about a fighters chin than it does about his ability....in this instance anyway.
Maidana proved he is of similar ability to Kotelnik, so imo that doesn't hold out much hope for the future. Don't get me wrong, he could knock Khan out, but imo he also looks like the sort of fighter who will end up losing to some unkown.
Kotelnik can't punch! But he tagged Khan enough times for me to be worried about him facing a puncher. Which is a reason why he's facing powder puff Malignaggi!
If Khan manages to get by Paulie I'd be interested in seeing him face Maidana! I think it has the makings of a great fight!!!
getting KO'd in the 1st round doesn't say that a fighter has a weak chin. The first round is when a fighter is most vulnerable and can get caught cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI thought it could have gone either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI thought he won that fight, so imo he should still be undefeated. A good fighter should make light work of Prescott, not get owned by him!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
I agree, but getting ko'd in the first round says more about a fighters chin than it does about his ability....in this instance anyway.
Maidana proved he is of similar ability to Kotelnik, so imo that doesn't hold out much hope for the future. Don't get me wrong, he could knock Khan out, but imo he also looks like the sort of fighter who will end up losing to some unkown.
just saying
I know, that's why i said 'in this instance anyway' - relating it to KhanQuote:
Originally Posted by djcionegetting KO'd in the 1st round doesn't say that a fighter has a weak chin. The first round is when a fighter is most vulnerable and can get caught cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI thought it could have gone either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
I agree, but getting ko'd in the first round says more about a fighters chin than it does about his ability....in this instance anyway.
Maidana proved he is of similar ability to Kotelnik, so imo that doesn't hold out much hope for the future. Don't get me wrong, he could knock Khan out, but imo he also looks like the sort of fighter who will end up losing to some unkown.
just saying
Just saying :p