....impressive for a 41 year old, not for a heavyweight contender
....impressive for a 41 year old, not for a heavyweight contender
For the style of fighting Mansour does age is extremely relevant. I've said it time and time again, pressure fighters don't age well, age 27 is about the peak. Luckily for Mansour he has some pop, he's kept himself in top shape, and he's fought the right opponents.
I think Deontay Wilder would obliterate Mansour. Kelvin Price landed clean with some right hands, he didn't punch much on them but he touched Amir with them and if that's someone who throws with menace like Wilder then it's goodnight sweetheart.
If Mansour wishes to continue his ascent and wants to get a title shot (which is unlikely IMO) here's my path for him: Fres Oquendo, Dereck Chisora, and Tyson Fury. Win those 3 fights and you've got a title shot...heck win 2 of them and someone will probably lose an upset bout and he'd get a title shot by default. But the key for Mansour is to fight guys who can't take his punches, can't deliver huge punishment in return, and won't be able to keep moving away from him. Guys Mansour should avoid: Wilder, Jennings, Ruiz Jr, Arreola, Stiverne, Pulev, Haye. Dynamic fighters with power, speed, OR a rock solid chin and heavy hands.
Mansour needs to take the next step now. It is already too late, but if he's going to have a prayer of landing a big money fight at heavyweight, he needs to take a risky fight against a blue chip prospect or against a tough-nosed veteran.
I'm not sure how much we can trust Jennings' chin, and same with Ruiz Jr., and Mansour appears pretty durable. I agree with Lyle, a Ruiz Jr. fight is just what the doctor ordered for Mansour. It's risky, but if he wins it, he's in the spot light.
@Rantcatrat I think you misunderstood me. I was saying that guys like Jennings and Ruiz Jr were horrible style matchups for Mansour because Jennings is very athletic and WILL stick and move for 10 rounds and who knows if Mansour can move fast enough or cut the ring down well enough to catch him? And Ruiz Jr. is big and heavy handed...I don't think a 41 year old who is that small needs to try and meet a youngster like that head on.
If Mansour wants an immediate title fight then he should go fight Tyson Fury. Fury wants a "bum of the month club" well Mansour should step it up and take the challenge. Fury is a peach of an opponent because he fights stupidly. Mansour can pour the pressure on him, land big, connect, and honestly I don't think Fury could take much power. I mean if Steve Cunningham puts you on your ass when you weren't already off balance then you're going to get super fucked up when someone with power hits you.
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