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Up and coming prospects
A thread for those with potential. Came across this today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKRYk0hJP8
This guy started in 2016 and at 6 foot 7 and a super welter . (That is 6 inches taller than Hearns ;D)
Early days, he is only 21 but maybe one to look out for.
Add your picks early. No need to be contenders yet just
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'The towering Inferno' (show our age if you remember that being a Christmas classic every year) fights Hector Zepeda in two days time on Friday 21 June. On Boxnation in the UK and on ShoBox in the USA.
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Beanz
A thread for those with potential. Came across this today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKRYk0hJP8
This guy started in 2016 and at 6 foot 7 and a super welter . (That is 6 inches taller than Hearns ;D)
Early days, he is only 21 but maybe one to look out for.
Add your picks early. No need to be contenders yet just
This kids a freak, never heard of him but fuck me he took a heavy body shot then banged the black guy right out.
Will definitely be keeping an eye on him, like the look of him already.
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6” 7 and 154 pounds:o It almost seems like it should be physically impossible for him to make it with that build. Hard to make a lot out of that other than he isnt a bum, but yeah definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Have to admit I find it hard to follow who the good prospects are these days. I miss ESPN friday night fights and such a fair bit, that used to be a good platform for up and comers fighting stateside. Now you can only hope to see decent undercards for big fights, but they seem more few and far between, maybe just me.
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6” 7 and 154 pounds:o It almost seems like it should be physically impossible for him to make it with that build. Hard to make a lot out of that other than he isnt a bum, but yeah definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Have to admit I find it hard to follow who the good prospects are these days. I miss ESPN friday night fights and such a fair bit, that used to be a good platform for up and comers fighting stateside. Now you can only hope to see decent undercards for big fights, but they seem more few and far between, maybe just me.
No.. you're right. It used to be easier to identify and follow up and coming prospects where there was more free coverage on TV.
Regarding this kid..... oh yeah, 6 foot 7 at 154 pounds with skills and power is an absolute nightmare for any super welter at this point. It's almost unfair. But boxing's about making weight, not height, so..... ;D
I'm thinking he makes a pretty good splash at that weight (gotta watch that defense, though), before his age and body frame makes it impossible for him to remain at that weight. Eventually he'll move on to middle, super middle, and who knows... if he's still around he's got the height to make heavyweight (not that I think he'll make it that far).
Oh... he's also a southpaw. Double nightmare for the 154 pounders.
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p4pking
6” 7 and 154 pounds:o It almost seems like it should be physically impossible for him to make it with that build. Hard to make a lot out of that other than he isnt a bum, but yeah definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Have to admit I find it hard to follow who the good prospects are these days. I miss ESPN friday night fights and such a fair bit, that used to be a good platform for up and comers fighting stateside. Now you can only hope to see decent undercards for big fights, but they seem more few and far between, maybe just me.
No.. you're right. It used to be easier to identify and follow up and coming prospects where there was more free coverage on TV.
Regarding this kid..... oh yeah, 6 foot 7 at 154 pounds with skills and power is an absolute nightmare for any super welter at this point. It's almost unfair. But boxing's about making weight, not height, so..... ;D
I'm thinking he makes a pretty good splash at that weight (gotta watch that defense, though), before his age and body frame makes it impossible for him to remain at that weight. Eventually he'll move on to middle, super middle, and who knows... if he's still around he's got the height to make heavyweight (not that I think he'll make it that far).
Oh... he's also a southpaw. Double nightmare for the 154 pounders.
Have to third that. There seems to be less regularity..that consistency..when it comes to regular shows/cards. Times are more random now, half on this app and half on this social media site etc. There's everything to be said about the consistency of a regular series on the screen.
Fondura is fun stuff. Definitely has a P Williams thing going and is a complete buzz saw inside. Pretty accurate for reach and hellacious uppercuts. Looking forward to his fight tomorrow night. One of the best things about Showtime is the focus some up and comers featured on the off shoot ShoBox The next generation.
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I would have loved to have seen him as an MMA fighter. With those long ass legs and southpaw stance he could kick his opponent's liver into orbit from a mile away.
But he'll outgrow 154 very soon and get exposed. Dude has no clue how to utilize his size other than run people over.
Funny enough he has a 74 inch reach. For comparison Anthony Joshua is the same height and has an 82 inch reach. Even Errol Spence has a 73 inch reach and he's about 5 foot 9.
But I suppose that doesn't take into account the torso length and length of your legs, which can effectively increase your 'range' by leaning. Interesting cat, worth watching just for the freak show
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I think that this young man has a tremendous future: http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/807163
He was supposed to have fought last night in Mexico against this guy:http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/248749
But I haven't heard how, or if, the fight turned out.
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It is next Friday, the 28th.
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Otha Jones III is 2-0 fought on Friday on the undercard Benn and Cheesman fights. Very talented and has a good back flip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNLWK5KkezQ
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Otha Jones III is 2-0 fought on Friday on the undercard Benn and Cheesman fights. Very talented and has a good back flip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNLWK5KkezQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNLWK5KkezQ
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This is another one: http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/818461
I think they are matching him a bit too soft, but he is getting too quality sparring. He recently sparred with Rigondeaux, and is currently working with top ranked Brandon Figueroa as they both prepare for upcoming fights.
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Fundora did we he needed to and impressed me with his ability to not get distracted by head hunting. Some great work to the body and Zepeda just never really wanted to mix it after getting caught early.
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Great thread Beanz, love seeing fighters I am not aware of.
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I like the look :toff: of Carlos Balderas:box3::D:):box3:
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Hardly under the radar but Efe Ajagbe may well be worth keeping an eye on. Fights on Saturday on the Pac/Thurman card
Here he is last time out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKF_gGHsjc
and here earlier in his career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WZx8-aKbSA
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Ajagbe v Dubois will be a good fight for the future.
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Ajagba has a tough task infront of him tonight :D
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Morales is now 9-0, 5 by ko. He fought on Friday and won by 2nd round ko, a very impressive outing. He had one pro fight at 16, 4 while he was 17, and four since turning 18 last December. He fights again at the end of August.
His trainer is doing an amazing job with this young man, and he has another 18 year old undefeated fighter that also won by ko last Friday. In fact, he had 3 fighters on that card and three ko victories.
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vergil ortiz fighting today, guy ticks a lot a boxes
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I think that this guy has a lot of potential. He was originally trained by his father and had an incredible amateur career before turning pro. He is now trained by Robert Garcia.
https://3dboxingblog.com/2019/08/12/...ZMufuhshAiME4M
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Xander Zayas. Only 16 and already signed by Top Rank.
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TitoFan
Xander Zayas. Only 16 and already signed by Top Rank.
Thank you Titofan, I keep an eye on Zaya. Many young fighters are starting in pro rank. Hopefully it is a good sign for the future of boxing
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TitoFan
Xander Zayas. Only 16 and already signed by Top Rank.
Thank you Titofan, I keep an eye on Zaya. Many young fighters are starting in pro rank. Hopefully it is a good sign for the future of boxing
Amen to that, Baal. :)
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Xander Zayas. Only 16 and already signed by Top Rank.
Another young gun is Tristan Kalkreuth who is 17 and signed to Golden Boy :)
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TitoFan
Xander Zayas. Only 16 and already signed by Top Rank.
Another young gun is Tristan Kalkreuth who is 17 and signed to Golden Boy :)
Good looking kid. At 17 and 6-4 he's almost sure to move to heavyweight. But for now he's a lot better off at LHW.
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San Antonio, Texas, has a bunch of good prospects. I posted about Hector Tanajara Jr above. In addition, there is Mario Barrios;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/665878
And there is also former #1 in the world amateur, juniors, Bam Rodriguez;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/791293.
San Antonio has a strong boxing culture, turning out a lot of top amateurs that look to become world champions like Robert Quiroga, John Michael Johnson and Jesse James Leija.
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greynotsoold
San Antonio, Texas, has a bunch of good prospects. I posted about Hector Tanajara Jr above. In addition, there is Mario Barrios;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/665878
And there is also former #1 in the world amateur, juniors, Bam Rodriguez;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/791293.
San Antonio has a strong boxing culture, turning out a lot of top amateurs that look to become world champions like Robert Quiroga, John Michael Johnson and Jesse James Leija.
not sure about tanajara, maybe it's the power. bam looks good, wasn't he in japan for awhile? barrios is more of a contender
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greynotsoold
San Antonio, Texas, has a bunch of good prospects. I posted about Hector Tanajara Jr above. In addition, there is Mario Barrios;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/665878
And there is also former #1 in the world amateur, juniors, Bam Rodriguez;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/791293.
San Antonio has a strong boxing culture, turning out a lot of top amateurs that look to become world champions like Robert Quiroga, John Michael Johnson and Jesse James Leija.
not sure about tanajara, maybe it's the power. bam looks good, wasn't he in japan for awhile? barrios is more of a contender
Bam was in Japan but his last fight was in Texas, his last few, I think. His brother, Big, is also an undefeated pro.
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Here is another one for you. His trainer is really high on this guy. You heard it here first.
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/864531
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greynotsoold
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TIC
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greynotsoold
San Antonio, Texas, has a bunch of good prospects. I posted about Hector Tanajara Jr above. In addition, there is Mario Barrios;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/665878
And there is also former #1 in the world amateur, juniors, Bam Rodriguez;
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/791293.
San Antonio has a strong boxing culture, turning out a lot of top amateurs that look to become world champions like Robert Quiroga, John Michael Johnson and Jesse James Leija.
not sure about tanajara, maybe it's the power. bam looks good, wasn't he in japan for awhile? barrios is more of a contender
Bam was in Japan but his last fight was in Texas, his last few, I think. His brother, Big, is also an undefeated pro.
Bam Rodriguez is signed with Teiken Promotions
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Yes, I saw him fight in a live stream at the undercard of Bam's last battle. He looks good
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Danielito "Zorro" Zorrilla...... junior welter. Good prospect as well.
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greynotsoold
This young man fought last night and won by first round ko with a liver shot.
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There are brothers named Bam and Big? I think their parents deserve a mention here.