Can Gavin Rees make Broner Jeff Lacy II?

[ross]

The ONLY similarities are that Rees is from Wales and Broner is from the US. For a better comparison with a Welshman fighting an American, look no further than when Gary Lockett made the trip over to face Kelly Pavlik in 2008, and Kelly Pavlik blew him out of the water in three rounds. Like his trainer was when he faced the Ghost from Youngstown, Lockett, Rees is a good domestic-level pug, facing a world-level talent in Broner. The sole reason this fight is getting attention at all is because Broner is in it. Otherwise, it belongs on ESPN FNF. It's a total mismatch. It won't go more than 4 rounds. Mark my words.

Please don't take that as any disrespect for Rees. Credit to him. He's coming to the USA to fight a p4p-type fighter. He also seems like a good dude and hopefully he makes a pretty penny for this fight.

Not a good comparison because he lost. Idiot.

Also, Rees wan a world title. He has been world class. Lockett never was and whereas Rees has moved down after winning a world title, Lockett had moved up from light middle. Rees will not be the weeker man. He mit be smaller but Broner will be surprised at Rees strength!

[p4pking]

Hah, what a thread. Rees will be the stronger man, Ross are you high? This fight will be over whenever Broner wants it to be the way I see it, and I think he's a turd as well.

[ross]

Hah, what a thread. Rees will be the stronger man, Ross are you high? This fight will be over whenever Broner wants it to be the way I see it, and I think he's a turd as well.

I didnt say Rees will be stronger, just that he wont be weaker. Not like an ex light middle Lockett moving up to fight a very strong Natural middle Pavlik.

Broner has had it drummed in to his head with fans, media and odds makers telling him this is a complete walkover and he will destroy Rees very quickly. If he has taken any of that in he will be in for a surprise that Rees will be able to push him back.

[tysonesque]

I don't give Rees any chance at all, but he comes to fight so this should be interesting while it lasts. Gavin will put everything he's got into this and could potentially give Broner a few uncomfortable moments, but that's about it.

Rees probably gets stopped on his feet in the middle to late rounds.

[Domiko]

Said it earlier broner will take him out in 4 or 6

[Britkid]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

[IamInuit]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

Broner is no Lacy and will not be a Jeff Lacy. Broner has that born with talent that was not developed by anyone but himself. Yes he's a twat but he's also a kind of hybrid. A subtle mixture of Benton, Floyd and Burley. Lacy was a one dimensional hooker and the only reason he had the success he did is because his opponents broke a cardinal rule which is never hook with a hooker.

In a perfect world he fights Gamboa but due to strained relationships I cant see that happening. Marquez would be interesting but the timing of his rise may coincide with Juans retirement.

FTR there is a part of me actually cheering for Gavin because of the odds and the way he has been written off as some domestic unworthy of the task.

[Britkid]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

Broner is no Lacy and will not be a Jeff Lacy. Broner has that born with talent that was not developed by anyone but himself. Yes he's a twat but he's also a kind of hybrid. A subtle mixture of Benton, Floyd and Burley.

Possibly; but who is to say that hindsight may show it was a mixture of Benton's power, Floyd Snr's drug habit and Burley's political connections?

Lacy was a one dimensional hooker and the only reason he had the success he did is because his opponents broke a cardinal rule which is never hook with a hooker.

That is written with years of hindsight. Many of us were seriously high on Lacy, who was a hybrid too, of Barkley (limited but brave), Tua (left hook) and Davey Moore (one fight ruined him)...

[IamInuit]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

Broner is no Lacy and will not be a Jeff Lacy. Broner has that born with talent that was not developed by anyone but himself. Yes he's a twat but he's also a kind of hybrid. A subtle mixture of Benton, Floyd and Burley.

Possibly; but who is to say that hindsight may show it was a mixture of Benton's power, Floyd Snr's drug habit and Burley's political connections?

Huh? That is your interpretation to what I said.

Here is mine. Bentons shoulder roll defense combined with Floyd Jr's counter punching with mule kick power from either side on a Burley seek and destroy mission.

Lacy was a one dimensional hooker and the only reason he had the success he did is because his opponents broke a cardinal rule which is never hook with a hooker.

That is written with years of hindsight. Many of us were seriously high on Lacy, who was a hybrid too, of Barkley (limited but brave), Tua (left hook) and Davey Moore (one fight ruined him)...

Years of hindsight? I followed both of their careers in real time. I knew Joe would make him his chamber maid. How was Lacy a hybrid?

How is the Lacy/Calzaghe fight even come close to this style wise or any other wise?

[Spicoli]

All I know is that if I hear Lampley lament Broner as the next coming of any proven and completed ATG and not simply a talented world champion with very high potential my TV is at risk .

HBO and hysteria/hype run rampant sometimes. Respects to Rees but this showcase is here to make it all the more easier and common.

[Britkid]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

Broner is no Lacy and will not be a Jeff Lacy. Broner has that born with talent that was not developed by anyone but himself. Yes he's a twat but he's also a kind of hybrid. A subtle mixture of Benton, Floyd and Burley.

Possibly; but who is to say that hindsight may show it was a mixture of Benton's power, Floyd Snr's drug habit and Burley's political connections?

Huh? That is your interpretation to what I said.

Here is mine. Bentons shoulder roll defense combined with Floyd Jr's counter punching with mule kick power from either side on a Burley seek and destroy mission.

Lacy was a one dimensional hooker and the only reason he had the success he did is because his opponents broke a cardinal rule which is never hook with a hooker.

That is written with years of hindsight. Many of us were seriously high on Lacy, who was a hybrid too, of Barkley (limited but brave), Tua (left hook) and Davey Moore (one fight ruined him)...

Years of hindsight? I followed both of their careers in real time. I knew Joe would make him his chamber maid. How was Lacy a hybrid?

How is the Lacy/Calzaghe fight even come close to this style wise or any other wise?

The big American favourite fighting the Welsh underdog, that was why the comparison was used.

As for you calling Lacy/Calzaghe; well done, but you were in a minority amongst the neutrals.

Your rating of Broner though is a hunch, a prediction. It may or may not come to fruition.

And as for the hybrid comparison, you do know Broner like Lacy before him, were not actually hybrids, as that technology is not invented/available, particularly for a three way conception? Thus as a metaphor it can be used for any fighter!

[Mars_ax]

Broner maybe Jeff Lacy II, time will tell. Sadly though, I doubt Rees is Calzaghe II, but instead, more like Reid II...

Hope I am wrong, but I am taking Broner in a mid to late round stoppage, with Rees bravely going out on his shield.

Broner is no Lacy and will not be a Jeff Lacy. Broner has that born with talent that was not developed by anyone but himself. Yes he's a twat but he's also a kind of hybrid. A subtle mixture of Benton, Floyd and Burley.

Possibly; but who is to say that hindsight may show it was a mixture of Benton's power, Floyd Snr's drug habit and Burley's political connections?

Lacy was a one dimensional hooker and the only reason he had the success he did is because his opponents broke a cardinal rule which is never hook with a hooker.

That is written with years of hindsight. Many of us were seriously high on Lacy, who was a hybrid too, of Barkley (limited but brave), Tua (left hook) and Davey Moore (one fight ruined him)...

Not to diss Mr. Rees, but he's in way over his head, i'm sure he will be courageous, but he hasn't got a fucking prayer.

[Kirkland Laing]

Rees won't make Broner look like Lacy, it'll be the other way round.

[imp]

Broner is following floyd footsteps but still has not had as much tough competition yet but he is making the right waves.

Hes a young guy with skills that are improving..whats not to like?

Theres no need in getting wound up over his stupid, arrogant attitude as its just hype.

Broner out boxes rees and mid 2014 he will be a strong contender in the 140 divison.

[Domiko]

Ross made a decent point locket was a too small at least reese is at the right weight. Broner is a hype machine but you dont get as good as him by taking things lightly, his team have watched reese even though they r pretending they havent. Its bad news for the rock.