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Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
Johnathon Banks : Boxer
Heavyweight prospect Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell is taking on Johnathan Banks, the man who just cornered Wladimir Klitschko this past weekend as a litmus test perhaps for a future showdown with Wlad.
This is the same Banks who was stopped by Adamek at cruiser a few years back, but it appears he's strung together a fairly nice little winning streak since then against journeymen at heavyweight.
Does Banks have a real shot here ? Or is he simply too small and another handpicked opponent for a heavyweight prospect ?
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
I like Seth. Banks could tip the cart here as he's pretty slick. I thought I read somewhere that he was going back to cruiser but these guys are really the same size and I think its an interesting style match-up.
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
i dont think its "hand picked"
i think its an interesting fight from the point of view of both fighters
a win for either would do a lot for them
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i dont think its "hand picked"
i think its an interesting fight from the point of view of both fighters
a win for either would do a lot for them
Agreed. It's a fight that makes sense for Mitchell now and it gives Banks the opportunity to get onto the world scene with a win. I see Mitchell by TKO.
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erics44
i dont think its "hand picked"
i think its an interesting fight from the point of view of both fighters
a win for either would do a lot for them
Agreed. It's a fight that makes sense for Mitchell now and it gives Banks the opportunity to get onto the world scene with a win. I see Mitchell by TKO.
yep i see it going the same way
ive seen both fights 2 or 3 times each and it seems like mitchell will have the size and power and banks might have a bit more skill
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
I think Jonathan Banks is a very game under dog, I do not expect him to win but I think he'll test Seth Mitchell enough to get Mitchell ready for he next level. I wonder if Banks' training was hlped or hindered by being the trainer for Wladimir's defense vs Wach. This could be a very exciting fight becausde I expect there to be a stoppage but it's a matter of who gets hit hardest first and can't recover.
If Mitchell wins I expect he'll get in 1 more fight before a showdown with Wladimir. If Banks wins I expect a rematch vs Adamek will be on the cards, he did well the last time albeit in a losing effort. An 8th round stoppage with the scores at 66-67, 66-67, & 65-68 isn't horrible and with the added weight maybe he's better equipped for Tomaz.
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
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Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like the way he works in the ring, but he's missing the "it" that a fighter needs to really be successful at the highest level. He has a good sporting head on his shoulders, he seems to know what he's doing out there well enough. On the whole I rate Wilder & Hanks better because those dudes are just boxers and they've been in the game longer.
If Banks fights smart, sets some traps he could pull out a win, even a stoppage.
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El Kabong
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like the way he works in the ring, but he's missing the "it" that a fighter needs to really be successful at the highest level. He has a good sporting head on his shoulders, he seems to know what he's doing out there well enough. On the whole I rate Wilder & Hanks better because those dudes are just boxers and they've been in the game longer.
If Banks fights smart, sets some traps he could pull out a win, even a stoppage.
Yep, Banks is probably a pretty live dog in this one due to his boxing pedigree.
Wilder looks like he could have some real potential as he is very smooth in there and obviously packs a punch.
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like the way he works in the ring, but he's missing the "it" that a fighter needs to really be successful at the highest level. He has a good sporting head on his shoulders, he seems to know what he's doing out there well enough. On the whole I rate Wilder & Hanks better because those dudes are just boxers and they've been in the game longer.
If Banks fights smart, sets some traps he could pull out a win, even a stoppage.
Yep, Banks is probably a pretty live dog in this one due to his boxing pedigree.
Wilder looks like he could have some real potential as he is very smooth in there and obviously packs a punch.
He got sparring in with Wlad so it's adding to his experience as well.
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I hope Seth wins and gives the Klits a good hard fight. He is exciting and dangerous something we have not had for a long time against the Klit brothers.
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
I cannot get away from seeing Mitchell seriously hurt by a Banks straight right hand down the pipe before he comes back to ko Banks. Hulk, he strikes me as a dead ringer of the two but better stamina than a Jefferson and no where near as wild...and better schooled and boxing smart than Etienne. But he also sponges rights like Clifford. He will be GREAT tv for as long as he goes, but I wouldn't leave the room once the bell rings when he fights. He adapted well with Witherspoon, tore into that body after nearly being stopped really nice!
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Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
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TitoFan
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
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TitoFan
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
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TitoFan
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Master
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TitoFan
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
I actually think Elephant Seal would smash Seth Mitchell at the moment. But, give Mitchell a few more fights and he might very well trump the elephant seal.
The seal is tough as shit though, hits hard and is very formidable.
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Master
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TitoFan
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
I actually think Elephant Seal would smash Seth Mitchell at the moment. But, give Mitchell a few more fights and he might very well trump the elephant seal.
The seal is tough as shit though, hits hard and is very formidable.
After this fight should Seth win early then put him in with a Wlad and go for it. Why risk him against anyone else.
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To see if he has any kind of chance against Wlad perhaps? After last weekend I think Mariusz Wach would actually be a solid test for Mitchell, who would certainly have to think and move more than he's accustomed to. Arreola vs either of those two would be a bloodbath as well come to think of it, I'm not sure what he plans on doing though seems like he hasn't had a real opponent in ages. Banks is a decent fighter, but I'm hoping Mitchell gets through this with ease and can actually drum up some interest for himself.
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Master
Oh well...:-\
Fitting tribute to Steward. Really wasn't giving Banks a chance there. Proper upset.
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Oh well...:-\
Fitting tribute to Steward. Really wasn't giving Banks a chance there. Proper upset.
Banks should make up his mind whether he wants to train or be a fighter. I dont see him doing both even though he's been sucessful with it so far theres a conflict of interest now. He said in the interview after he knows how to fight Wvladimir from working with him. The brothers are inteligent guys and wont appreciate that and will be weary in camp.
As for Mitchel he got exposed vs Witherspoon and Banks finished off the job tonight. He can comeback and be in entertaining fights but he has found his level.
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Go Banks! I was kind of expecting this to happen to Mitchell eventually. I think a Banks vs Wilder fight could be interesting. And Mitchell vs Hammer could be fun to watch.
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That was a nice little set trap by Banks, rode off the ropes with a straight right and it caved in on Mitchell.
Rewatching Mitchells last 3 and I think we have seen where he is going already. Fun style but those fifteen minutes are near.
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That was a nice little set trap by Banks, rode off the ropes with a straight right and it caved in on Mitchell.
Rewatching Mitchells last 3 and I think we have seen where he is going already. Fun style but those fifteen minutes are near.
Right, unfortunately. Where does Mitchell go from here? Where does Banks go from here?
Banks versus Arreola would be a good undercard fight on HBO. Banks against Helenius or Fury would also be good. Mitchell should take a rebound fight, but against whom?
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Master
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.
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Unfortunately it appears Mitchell has a glass jaw....and temple.
Good for Banks though, and despite Merchant trying to draw tears out of him in the post fight interview like he did to Katsidis a couple years back, Banks held it together and was very well spoken.
Both guys were classy after the fight.
Neither had a pray against either Klit before the fight, nor do they after the fight, but wish em the best.
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Unfortunately it appears Mitchell has a glass jaw....and temple.
Good for Banks though, and despite Merchant trying to draw tears out of him in the post fight interview like he did to Katsidis a couple years back, Banks held it together and was very well spoken.
Both guys were classy after the fight.
Neither had a pray against either Klit before the fight, nor do they after the fight, but wish em the best.
It remains to be seen about his chin but it 's not looking good for Mitchell. That's what makes the heavyweights so much fun to watch. When they start swinging anything can happen. I hope Mitchell stays with it and has a good career, needs to work on defense some.
Merchant is the most annoying person in boxing, in my opinion. When he starts interviewing fighters, I head out of the room.
Good for Banks and I agree that he should stay away from fighting either Klitschko.
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Re: Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks
I don't think Banks will fight Vitali or Wladimir and it's probably a wise move.
If I'm Seth Mitchell I assess my career and think long and hard about continuing in boxing because if your heart isn't 100% into it then you will end up getting hurt. I think Julius Long would be a nice comeback opponent.
Jonathan Banks is a good fighter, he's got a chance to avenge his defeat to Adamek and I think that should be the A#1 fight he tries to make. At cruiserweight Adamek had the advantages but I think at heavyweight it could be a different story. Other interesting fights could be Boytsov, Cunningham, Dimitrenko, Chagaev, Povetkin. As the highest ranked American Heavyweight next to Arreola he can do whatever he wants.
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Master
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.
Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.
:scratchchin:
Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.
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Onix
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Master
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TitoFan
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Hulk
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TitoFan
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Hulk
Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.
Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.
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Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.
Not really, Im not particularly a Arroela fan but I do think he blows away the two heavyweights that fought on Saturday. Do you give either of those two an honest shot at beating Arreola?
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Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?
I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.
Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.
Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.
I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.
Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.
There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.
I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.
I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.
Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.
Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.
Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.
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Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.
Not really, Im not particularly a Arroela fan but I do think he blows away the two heavyweights that fought on Saturday. Do you give either of those two an honest shot at beating Arreola?
Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.
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That was a nice little set trap by Banks, rode off the ropes with a straight right and it caved in on Mitchell.
Rewatching Mitchells last 3 and I think we have seen where he is going already. Fun style but those fifteen minutes are near.
Right, unfortunately. Where does Mitchell go from here? Where does Banks go from here?
Banks versus Arreola would be a good undercard fight on HBO. Banks against Helenius or Fury would also be good. Mitchell should take a rebound fight, but against whom?
I'm honestly stumped on what Banks would do. The irony of having his two biggest oppurtunities come within a month has to be tons to swallow. To train in the footsteps of a legend and the heavyweight Champion and the top flight exposure of demolishing a would be challenger and now enter the division picture. Surely he cannot do both ??? He may have one of the biggest decisions in a lifetime to make here. If he did go I'd avoid Arreola though he does have the high exposure stateside. Don't think he has the firepower to hold Chris off. Maybe a pre Wlad go with Povetkin?
Mitchell is going to really tread lightly to get back into it. I like the guy but that was a bad bad exposure. He makes alot of mistakes and unlike a free swinger like an Arreola for example does not have the durability and thickness to stay in. He leans over, head out and looops hooks sometimes missing badly. Can dig the body nice but no jab, a sucker for rights and was for all intents and purposes caved in off one right hand from Banks off the ropes and it was all down hill. He doesn't tie up when hurt...he tackles to the waist like he was back on the field. I dunno man. Dude has his work cut out for him big time.
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Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.
Seth Mitchell just got hammered out in 2 rounds by a former cruiserweight. I'm not going to tell you he's a crap fighter but he ain't "on the rise" anymore. If any American fighter can beat Arreola I say it's probably still Eddie Chambers because the guy uses defense properly and never plans on getting a KO. Banks is better than we thought, Mitchell is not who we thought he was and at his age it's going to be hard to rebound from that loss. Arreola is a seasoned pro and guys like Wilder and Hanks aren't ready for him yet...perhaps Franklin Lawrence would have an outside shot at him but hell you never know.
I still say Banks vs Adamek II is a GREAT fight to make right now
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Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.
Seth Mitchell just got hammered out in 2 rounds by a former cruiserweight. I'm not going to tell you he's a crap fighter but he ain't "on the rise" anymore. If any American fighter can beat Arreola I say it's probably still Eddie Chambers because the guy uses defense properly and never plans on getting a KO. Banks is better than we thought, Mitchell is not who we thought he was and at his age it's going to be hard to rebound from that loss. Arreola is a seasoned pro and guys like Wilder and Hanks aren't ready for him yet...perhaps Franklin Lawrence would have an outside shot at him but hell you never know.
I still say Banks vs Adamek II is a GREAT fight to make right now
Bermaine Stiverne is pretty seasoned too. The fight between Stiverne and Arreola is intriguing. If Arreola beats him, I would like to see him face Helenius, Fury, or Price.
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Bermaine Stiverne is pretty seasoned too. The fight between Stiverne and Arreola is intriguing. If Arreola beats him, I would like to see him face Helenius, Fury, or Price.
Oh yeah, that's a great matchup. On paper it could really be a barn burner, fight of the year candidate, but given the fact that it's 2 heavyweights and 2 heavyweights who can be heavy or not box well on occasion I'm trying not to over sell it but it SHOULD be a very solid matchup and one that I want to see.
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Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.
Seth Mitchell just got hammered out in 2 rounds by a former cruiserweight. I'm not going to tell you he's a crap fighter but he ain't "on the rise" anymore. If any American fighter can beat Arreola I say it's probably still Eddie Chambers because the guy uses defense properly and never plans on getting a KO. Banks is better than we thought, Mitchell is not who we thought he was and at his age it's going to be hard to rebound from that loss. Arreola is a seasoned pro and guys like Wilder and Hanks aren't ready for him yet...perhaps Franklin Lawrence would have an outside shot at him but hell you never know.
I still say Banks vs Adamek II is a GREAT fight to make right now
My bad. Admittedly don't keep up with the HW's like I used to, you know.... back when it was a good division.
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LOL. Master u nob. Asif u thought mitchell would give K2 a fight!! Said it for years mitchell was a jokeass hypejob. 25-0 and had not fought anyone! Pathetic. Fuckoff back to YT and jackoff to a Ken norton HL . Take rest of em wiv ya too....
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My bad. Admittedly don't keep up with the HW's like I used to, you know.... back when it was a good division.
Fine then don't watch it. Some people like the heavyweight division some people don't but what I can't stand is your endless bitching about it which you being the dumb little bastard you are will no doubt take pride in but you go right ahead flaunt your stupidity nothing has stopped you so far.
