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This fight has spoiler written all over it.
Although I'm definitely picking Crawford to win, I wouldn't be shocked to see postol win. Postol is a good fighter that is long which is a stylistic match up for many people. Especially since Crawford seems to be the longer fighter in most of his fights.
It's just hard to pick against Crawford because he is a great talent, but postol has shown that he is a solid fighter.
It will be an interesting fight. Postol took shots from Matthysse, but I do think matthysse was just loading up trying to outgun a fighter going up in weight and that made him seem horribly one dimensional and flat. Crawford could be a lot more offensively creative than that but i do wonder if Crawford is setting himself up by taking Postol lightly as Postol could also be more offensively talented than some of his past opponents.
I think it'll be who steps up and handles the unexpected better. I have a feelin that crawfords going to come in bigger than postol and that will allow him to throw with postol while perhaps taking some ugly shots. He might not look as good doing it but i somehow see him giving better than gets, mostly because of the weight. I also have a hunch that we could see postol turn out to be a one hit wonder type. Not sure why...
Interesting take. At a glance it would appear that Postol is bigger and he does have a longer reach by 4 inches and is almost 6 feet tall but Crawford was coming in at 152/153 when he was a lightweight. I just think Postol has been simmering while all the stars get all the hype. I don't take all that much out of that Lucas fight on how he matches up style wise with Crawford. As you noted Matthysse reduced his chances by looking for the one shot and didn't seem to have a plan B. Crawford has a pretty full tool box. I just have this feeling that Crawfords mind is a little in the clouds and the height, reach and unorthodox style of Postol is going to win on this night.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_Undisputed
I'll be rooting for Postol, but I think Crawford will likely win.
I think Postol's long layoff may be a factor.
The promoter of both Bob Arum will want his younger US-born boxer to win. And let's face it, the American officials are going to be on the side of the American boxer - I can't imagine Postol being given a fair shake by the Las Vegas judges, he'll need a KO to win.
I just hope there won't be a crooked referee like Lawrence Cole or Jack Reiss working the fight.
The better fighter will win without interference. I doubt Crawford has earned that kind of play. He is only a big name in his hometown
IMO.
Yep, Crawford is currently in "Pretty Boy Floyd circa 1998 - 2001" statusQuote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
This is Mayweather/Manfredy all overy again...all things considered. I remember being amped for that (free) fight too.
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Originally Posted by SleepwalkerYep, Crawford is currently in "Pretty Boy Floyd circa 1998 - 2001" statusQuote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
This is Mayweather/Manfredy all overy again...all things considered. I remember being amped for that (free) fight too.
Lets hope not. The ending of that fight was a farce.
If you are claiming it was a premature stoppage, Floyd landed a barrage of uncontested punches. Angel NEVER fired back. The ref gave him plenty time to retaliate or even take a knee. If Manfredy wasn't affected by Floyd's shots, he should have responded in some type of way. That was on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuitQuote:
Originally Posted by SleepwalkerYep, Crawford is currently in "Pretty Boy Floyd circa 1998 - 2001" statusQuote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
This is Mayweather/Manfredy all overy again...all things considered. I remember being amped for that (free) fight too.
Lets hope not. The ending of that fight was a farce.
you make some interesting points
I doubt it though
I've not seen a lot of Postol, but I've seen a lot of Crawford, and that makes me think Crawford will win. Still if Postol is as good as people are suggesting,you have to admire Crawford for taking meaningful challenges.
I don't want to go overboard, but I do think he is the real deal.
Crawford or Postol?
Crawford is very good but he gets bummed by americans as the next big thing coz America is a bit short on talent
Postol is a nightmare but has been brought along to look good against brawlers. I think this and the gamble that a long lay-off will leave Postol tight at the weight, is why the fight is happening.
As long as Crawford doesn't try to force anything, get frustrated or do anything silly then it should be a UD win for him.
No mate, Crawford IS top notch, that's why they rate him.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
He fights Southpaw, orthodox and you wouldn't know no different, he's technically very good although he can also have a war and is a spiteful fucker. And he's a big guy as well. Fuck knows how he used to make lightweight, but he totally outclassed Ricky Burns and now Burns is a so-called World Champ at that weight.
Crawford is class.
Good call if you get this right. It would be a huge upset as Crawford has looked flawless so far.
For everything Postal brings on the awkward front Crawford trumps with some very well rounded boxing from not one but both sides. The huge factor for me is a mental let down as Crawford has pretty much skyrocketed into the scene with voids opening around division. That in no way means its not earned and he in fact has top notch skill. I just don't like all of the "I want to be the next...I want to be the face of boxing...I want to be next superstar". His big draw at first was down to Earth approach, quite confidence. Stay humble and keep your head on straight..no need to try to over compensate and force what is already natural ability on the rise. That's how you run into dumb shots and have to dig out of a hole. Oh and he is massive for division.
You must hate American fighters because you always have to mention that a great fighter is American and that they are overrated because they are American . Crawford isn't at all a household name in the US. Nobody cares that he is American . He actually gets less recognition than he should IMO considering his skill level.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
I really don't see Crawford losing, God I love seeing how him fight
Nope Crawford too quick. Should go the distance though
Some good boxing coming up in the next few days.
On Thursday we'll see Sergiy Derevyanchenko vs. Sam Soliman in a semi-final IBF. Winner gets to fight another middleweight for a mandatory shot at Golovkin. Ievgen Khytrov will also in be action, against Paul Mendez. Also, 11-0 up-and-comer Ivan Golub will fight a TBA opponent.
On Saturday we'll see Crawford-Postol and Karpency-Gvozdyk. Karpency has a win over Chad Dawson and shows great courage and determination in the ring. There will be also showcase fights for undefeated Ryota Murata and Jose Benavidez on this card.