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Do you want him to do well or are you waiting for him to fall on his back?
If Tony the Tiger was to fight him now would it still be the same ending?
Is price on the way up this time and can we see a another British heavyweight get the crack at Wlad or wilder?
I like him but he doesn't need support from me, he needs support from his chin.
He was boring last night but did well in the round that ended hum. Beating costa proves nothing, he needs a bigger test.
The truth I don't think Price is up to the job, he had a poor chin in the amateurs and the proQuote:
Originally Posted by imp
game is a different ball game.
I just can't see him reaching the very top, he may be just above domestic level and that's about
it he's a nice guy, sorry but I think he has got to his limit.
Price is exciting , big punch and glass jaw , that is an exciting mix.
We need as many names in this division as possible as within the next couple of years unless more talent comes through its going to get boring again when and if everything is settled down again.
It seems like theres depth at the moment but its only because the titles have fractured now Vitali has retired and theres a handful of promising fighters o a similar level that will make a few good fights but once those fights are over where is the new talent?
Yes I support him
And you'd be daft as a brush to totally decide his future on the Thompson fights
I think he and fury would be a 50/50 fight, fury hasbt fought a puncher, nor has he fought anyone capable of hittng him back
Not that I don't support fury, I just mean he is untested
More like 65/35 in favour of fury.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Fury has fought far better competition with youth on his side.
Price has the amateur background but fury is more suited in the professional game.
I like price and want him to do well as fury, price and joshua are the potential future world champions.
Haye is just waiting for wlad to retire.
I think Price could do well, and that Tony T. is a seriously underated fighter and was a step too far for him. If Price can get some confidence back he could be awesome. He is currently a mini version of Vlad, and as such could beat him on points in a boring fight. If you introduce the rough and tumble of Wilder or dare I say it Fury then he may have some problems. Sauerland has not made a bad pick in selecting him. He has to get up the rankings to then pick his moment with Joshua, at the moment I would say that Joshua is definitely more comfortable on the job than he is.
Seems like a nice guy but he has never struck me as a fighter for some reason. People thought the same thing with Wlad though. Lots of similarity's with the two beyond their dodgy chins. Once Wlad learned how to clinch and work from behind his size controlling the fight behind his jab with the big right high and ready to slam it he was a different fighter. Maybe Lennox could train him because I'm not aware of any other trainers that can teach the way Manny did. Even if there was I just think he might be short on the mind set to go along with it.
I really like Price, but he does look like he's a bit more worried about throwing punches.
BUT .. He's one of those fighters that can end any fight with a single punch so that means he could still do very well as long as he lands and can cover up well.
He wouldn't be the first glass jawed fighter to do well (example: The current best HW on the planet).
He is a really nice guy ..... And that's his real problem.
Lots of fighters jaws crumble when getting hit by a fully fledged heavyweight. Lots of very. Good fighters managed to work around having a poor chin, Wlad has done a masterful job of it.
I don't think his chin is REALLY his issue (though he thinks it is).
His issue is his current lack of confidence. He started off horribly tentative against a very very limited fighter on the weekend.
I like Price but fear that he’ll never fully recover from the Thompson defeats and will always have that doubt in the back of his mind when he comes under pressure.
I hope I’m wrong but on the world stage I just don’t think he has it.
Some good money to be made for him with Fury and / or Joshua showdowns though.
He could have chinned that guy out in one round but made the excuse about doing rounds, learning etc. I think his issue is a total lack of confidence too. It's like he has no killer instinct/viciousness about him.
If he keeps plodding along he'll land a big fight. Then what his trainer/team need to do is force him to watch Benn-Barkley on repeat throughout the training camp, then inform him the tactics are - fuck the tactics just rip the cunts head off.
I reckon price needs rounds more than most
I didn't watch the fight coz I'm in Barbados, if I was his trainer tho I'd be forcing him to go at least 5 or 6 rounds in every fight
He needs to know he can do that in his sleep
How many more times you gonna drop that in?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Is it that good your on here?;D
Anyone know where Eric is at the moment? Haven't seem him mention where he is? :)
He's a British fighter so by default I support him, I can't not. There are exceptions to this rule but generally I always back the Brit.
He's got a black cloud hanging over him, he brought it on himself. He did the right thing in taking himself out of the spotlight (if that's even possible these days) but there's only so long he can turn over Euro plodders before he has to test himself, that time is now I'd imagine, he's mentioned himself that he's ready.
He needs to keep them hands up and glue them to his chin with a pillow
Job Biscuit (that's it)!!!!
eh eh!!!
Free wifi by the poolQuote:
Originally Posted by rossHow many more times you gonna drop that in?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Is it that good your on here?;D
In barbados
I support Price and he does need to get his confidence back by being active and taking on limited fighters.
Do not put him in with Joshua.
Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44Free wifi by the poolQuote:
Originally Posted by rossHow many more times you gonna drop that in?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Is it that good your on here?;D
In barbados
Buddy I just got back from there , go to Mullins beach its a great day out.
Still haven't seen the Price fight and I nearly ran his fan club. Yes Eric is a British fighter, ( though technically as a Viking he probably turned up on a longboat) and I support him but he is currently inactive. The fact that a ginger guy can sit out in the sun at least confirms he is not a daywalker.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
No idea where he has gone for his holiday though.
People are being WAAAAY too harsh on Price. Tony Thompson has never been a pushover, especially if you're trying to knock him out. I can't believe that just because Wlad demolished Thompson in his rematch that all of a sudden everyone that loses to Thompson is immediately written off as a legitimate contender....Price isn't alone, it's happened to Odlanier Solis as well (and may very well happen again when they rematch soon). Solis has at least shown he isn't as serious of a fighter as Price by his weight being so high, but Price went for the kill and he got caught in return.
I think Price will settle a bit, he's 31 which is just about the age a heavyweight should be finding his true level. Given his size and fighting style Price could very well fight for 10 more years, but he needs to be very dedicated to technical hit and don't get hit boxing. He also needs to understand that he won't KO everyone. He can do this with the right trainer there's plenty of time left for him to do so. I think Price needs to fight Chisora and that could lead to a much bigger fight, but the guy needs rounds, he needs confidence and everything else will fall into place for him. He shouldn't be looking at winning titles just yet, he should be lining up a shot against Tyson Fury which would be big money OR he can look at the winner of Solis-Thompson II to try and avenge his 2 losses.
I think he can do better, it's up to him to make it happen though....remember Wlad was being told by his own brother to retire after the Brewster loss and 10 years later he's still champion so it can turn around for Price and I hope it does.
Price is a nice guy.
I hope he gets a shot.
No, not being a Brit, I don't see him through those rose colored glasses.
Thompson is not a bum, but he is over the hill and a gatekeeper.
I respect everyone who gets in the ring, but I don't think Price will get anywhere near the top.