DeMarco vs. Broner - Saturday night chat/fight thread

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A quick question for those who believe DeMarco is a live underdog or perhaps a clear winner, do you base this assumption based on the Ponce De Leon fight "win" by Broner or the Linares victory by DeMarco?

A little of both, but besides Ponce what 'top' fighter has Broner faced or beaten? Broner may be really good, the thing is he hasn't proved it yet. If he blitzes though DeMarco, his fans can start saying he's all that, right now he's just a great prospect. Keep in mind, Broner's only claim to fame is winning the vacant WBO super featherweight title and defending it twice against mediocre opponents. Let's keep it fucking real.

Its quite clear that you do not like the man but I'd like to know how his fans are not being real? People make far to big a deal out of the Ponce fight. That happens and it was Broners 20th fight. Much to do about nothing. Anyone who has watched the sport in any kind of a serious way can see that this kid has enormous talent. He's only 23 and only has 24 fights. Floyd fought a battle warn Hernandez (rip) in his 18th fight followed by a weird stop against Manfredy and then a selection of worn out vets and then fighting Augustus in his 24th fight. All along being touted as special. Very similar competition background. Alvarez is drawing in on 50 fights and you barely hear a peep about his lack of comp. Yet he's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Broner could be the next Floyd or maybe the next Ibeabuchi but I think he is going to frustrate the hell out of DeMarco and stop him.

Broner has fought no one on the level of Hernandez this early in his career. I don't question Broner's talent one bit...but the Floyd comparisons the media is so desperately trying to make, are complete bs...even when comparing them at the early stages of their respective careers. Floyd was a MUCH better defensive fighter early in his career than Broner. I understand...the media is always looking for the next "big thing"...but this kid doesn't have the same pedigree or skill level that Floyd possessed early on. That doesn't mean Broner does not have the POTENTIAL to be a great fighter...but his competition so far has proved nothing. You are right IamInuit...he is talented...but "special" he is not yet.

As far as the Demarco fight...Broner SHOULD easily win considering his superior skill and athleticism. But Demarco is a southpaw with power and heart..and while i think he will lose...he is going to make things interesting.