Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
I've watched the fights you've put up of him on youtube, much thanks. But is it a mirage or is he that fast, he looks even faster then his brother, and he's 20+ north of Jr. Do you know if he is waiting around for the olympic or trying to go pro at 18? Also if you know what Rau'Shee Warren and Gary Russell Jr are planning for their futures? I know they both really want that gold in the Olympics, but that could forestall, and even hurt their inevitably great careers at the pro level. You guys have had great physical talent come out of hte states before, but I have never seen this many fast fighters come up at the same time, these guys have speed, but not just handspeed or footspeed, but they all have that Roy JOnes Jr type quickness where they are so well balanced, can turn and punch on a dime, and they can counter moving backwards, also they throw all the punches in the book with that incredible ease that Roy Jones possessed.
No camera trickery, he's amazingly fast. All of the Russell's are very quick with great hand speed. (There are now 6 of them boxing from about 7 years old up to Gary Jr., the Olympian) I've been told by both Raushee and Gary, they are both going pro. Not sure who they are signing with or the timetable. As for Allen, if you take a look at the first half of his bout with Manny Taylor - that's a good demonstration of how quick he is against another top amateur. He just didn't seem to be in great shape, but when he is - he's on top. I know that he just lost in his first bout at the 2008 National PAL, but I've been told the decision was to a chorus of boos. I didn't see it yet. I'm not sure how long he will stick around considering his brother will start making money shortly. I'd love to see him stick around for '12, but that's a long, long way away.

I was watching an old interview of Daryl Tyson's and he was asked if handspeed is natural or can be taught. He replied that either you have it or you don't. If that's the case, there must be something in the water because I agree - I see a lot of juniors with really fast hands and feet nowadays.

Just how fast is Allen? Take a look. . . Click through to the youtube direct video for high quality.BTW, If anyone saw his PAL fight, let me know what you thought. I hope to get my hands on that video.

YouTube - Gary Russell III vs. Manny Taylor (High Quality Option Available)