Is there any of you that thinks that? Not the Crawford that beat Spence. Boots is good, don't get me wrong. But I don't think he is of Crawford's calibre... In fact, ATM, no one is.
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Is there any of you that thinks that? Not the Crawford that beat Spence. Boots is good, don't get me wrong. But I don't think he is of Crawford's calibre... In fact, ATM, no one is.
Probably not but a young hungry undefeated and confident challenger Like Ennis would be a more dangerous challenge than facing Spence again.
I would pick an Ennis fight over Spence Jr 2 to be honest with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Ennis would likely beat Spence but not Crawford.
he might not but i still want to see the fight
I've unfortunately concluded Boots does not have the opponent depth and urgency to top the last Bud I watched. I'd pay and it would be exciting, great fight. But. Crazy to think a year or two ? ago some were calling Boots basically the uncrowned champ. He went the interim championship route feels like waiting for Bud to jump up but the promotion is doing him no favors. Guys like Ugas and Mario flippin Barrios are now fighting for one of those interim trinkets now. And on a massive event and spotlight like Canel vs Charlo card. Mario Barrios for 147 'interim' champ :vd:. Just wanted so much more for Boots by now
Boots looked really good in his last fight- but I feel like that is deceiving as his opponent was tough but limited. Boots is skilled and can punch, but Bud is an enormous leap in level of competition. I would like to see Boots fight Thurman or someone at that level prior to getting in the ring with Bud. It saying it is t the most intriguing fight at 147 right now, nor that I wouldn’t pay to watch it, I just think it is a little too soon for Boots and I would rather watch that fight when Boots is at his best (after fighting tougher opposition).
I’m not sure we’ll ever see it. After Bud’s fight with Spence, at this moment in his career he now moves into the “bigger fish to fry” zone. And that probably means moving up.
Jaron has a better chance than you think. Don't forget he from Philly. Them boys r differen, cuh!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamaja
Crawford is a great fighter but he doesn't scare me. I don't watch him and think "WOW !!"
Ennis switch hitter, possess a height advantage, just as athletic if not more athletic than Crawford, and the KEY is : Boots likes to fight on the outside, which will pose problems.
Problem is Ennis got hit way too often against Villa for my liking. Crawford hits harder than Villa and is more accurate, not to mention way more brutally vicious BUT Ennis doesn’t seem to be discouraged by clean hits. He’s always happy to throw hard shots non stop until he’s taken you out. I notice that Bud’s opponents all get more and more discouraged as they fight him, but I doubt that’ll happen to Ennis.
The only thing Boots lacks is seasoning. That's Crawford only edge
Who has Boots beat?
Let him fight Ugas or Thurman.
Crawford has bigger fish to fry.
Stanionis is the natural fight to make for Ennis
The Barrios vs. Ugas winner is another good option
Thurman should be at 154 at this point
If Crawford isn't going to fight Stanionis or Ennis
He should be looking north to Tszyu
Not in a month of Sundays or Thursdays for that matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamaja
Bud Crawford is on another level and that would become brutally apparent if Ennis fights TC whilst Bud is still in his prime, which he still appears to be.
Anyone at all actually watching him fight David Avanesyan tonight ???. It's on Dazn so missing it here. David will pretty much be a comparative measuring stick and Ennis hoping to get him out sooner than Bud did.
I only opened this thread because I thought you were going to be asking a question about a pharmacy chain
Avanesyan is 35 years old and beat up. His reflexes are worse than what they were when he fought Bud. This is by no means a measuring stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Boots is basically the anti version of Shakur.
People complain that Shakur is boring, doesn't take risks and is scared to engage and don't like it. Then Boots comes along and is exciting, takes risks and isn't scared to engage and people don't like that either. Make up your mind guys. Boots has a fan friendly style and I'm appreciative when a fighter comes in there and does what he's suppose to do and not play tag for 12 rounds against an overmatched opponent like he did against Ava last night.
That said, the day Boots meets a good fighter who can match his physicality and can punch, I think he may be in a lot of trouble.
Vergil Ortiz would be a serious problem for him.
But then Boots would be a problem for Ortiz too because Boots defence is his offence
If he plans on hitting 154 soon, he 'll need to tighten things up 'cos those boys up there are strong. Right now (and I could be wrong) I'm not sure Boots could beat V.Ortiz or Tszyu, much less Bud. He's never been in a 50/50 fight & his best wins are against guys that moved up from 140. When he fights someone his size that can crack, we'll see what he's made of.
I question his lack of counter punching and his ability to cut off the ring and fight a mover. He's a guy that relies on his physical gifts. He has a bad habit of trying to impose his physicality and sitting in the pocket admiring his work too much. I didn’t like the way he was being pushed on the ropes by the smaller guy or all the counters Avanesyan was landing. They need to keep him active and mix up his opponents, also wondering if his dad is the right trainer to get the most out of him as he rises in comp.
But his offence is great to watch; plenty of variety, fast hands, and good pop from either hand. He really is a philly fighter in the Meldrick Tyalor mould.
But then even though he likes to stay in the pocket a little too long, and gets caught with shots you wouldn't necessarily expect an elite fighter to take. Maybe this could possibly be down to complacency given his level of opposition and his desire to put on a show.
Seems like staying active will be very important for him to remain sharp. Sounded like Hearn doesn't want to throw him in with Bud just yet, so deep down they know dude ain't ready for that level.
Caught highlights and in spots Boots looked very sharp. But as has been said many times prior, I think he's developing some bad habits that are becoming trained into his game. I put much of that in the lack of serious competition and in turn needed natural development. Trial and error. He has masterful reflex but purposefully gives up defense and he'll have to "learn in the heat of the moment" when he steps up. And it's nuts to think we're still talking about needing a comp step up when Boots is going on his 9th year as a pro. No matter how much I like the guy, that is alarming.
if boots can't get a unification he should move up to jr middle
No. Last night wasn't a spectacular night for Boots and that's the risk when taking empty rematches that don't need to happen with guys you already shut out 12-108 across the board prior. You have zero room for error or a backward step and public scrutiny will be off the charts. I mean, who really looked like the improved fighter, Boots or Karen :-X. Clearly Karen in the moment. The style of Boots is fan friendly and he's convinced himself there are few worries about what is coming back at him but that just catches up. It always does. And it wasn't just the left hook he was getting clipped down the middle and off angles. At the end had it 115-113 Boots. But he's got in ring charisma by the truck load and is tenacious with it. Just wish he would have dropped the empty ibf trinket and moved up rather than jump thru the hoops of the governing body. As much as I like the guy and was always waiting for the next step, last night was clearly a step sideways if not backwards. Still a big fan and want him to get right back in the ring. Stanionis seems like a commonsense fight and will be entertaining.
I don't think Boots can beat Spence, tbth... But a fight with Bud would be an entertaining feeding for Bud. I just would hate for Bud to have to destroy him so early in his career.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli