AJ Banal to face winner of Kirilov v Darchinyan

[Julius Rain]

Pac got KO'd in his early career too. So obviously chins can improve. Although I don't think Bautista's will, Pacquiao has been KO'd before so he's not some superman who's had an iron jaw since birth.

Anyways, to the topic, after seeing Banal I think he is one of the better prospects in boxing, the hype is true and it's amazing to me that he's only 19. There are few things better then a good southpaw and that's what Bazooka is.

One trait prospects always seem to have is the lack of poise, whether it be the way Amir Khan gets overexcited in his fights or the way McGirt Jr. last not was not able able to stay composed after getting hurt, not knowing to clinch. It's something that goes away eventually for the good ones and Banal 90. Maybe it comes from all the high profile sparring with Pacquiao and others on the GBP roster, but he is very calm in the ring. He wastes no movement and he never lets an opportunity to score slip. A straight jab sets up his offense and his left hand is textbook, no looping, chopping or overextension and it always catches opponents at the end of the punch. He never falls in with the left, always balanced ready to punch or move out. Short quick steps give him an excellent feel for distance and he holds his hands high as part of a good defense.

I agree Sal, I think Banal beats both of them. Maybe Darchinyan can land a bomb and test the chin but for one, I think Kirilov beats the duck Darchinyan, and two even if Darchinyan wins I don't think he could catch Banal and we would be seeing a replay of the Donaire KO.

Big things from Banal, a big fight with him and Nonito is going to happen one day down the line because they are both the real deal.

bro pac has been knocked down (due to him running into a punch, those were years ago though) but his knock out loses were from body shots and semi low blows.

About Banal, the training he did in puerto rico with oscar sure help him a lot. his only 19 oscar was taking him under his wings. I like the way his been carrying himself. Most of the team filipino carry themselves like pro's that they are, but a.j is special even in the ring its suprising his only 19.

Not to turn this thread about Pac but do you think if Pac got hit with the same punches today that he falls down?

i highly doubt it, the last punch that knock him down was from hussien husseins jab.