Quote Originally Posted by ender
Even DLH got dropped early .
Your right but compare Valenzuela & Campanella whom dropped ODLH to Rodriguez who dropped Escobedo... Don't get me wrong I like Escobedo I had him as one of the hotest prospects in 2005 coming in to 2006. I just feel that as of late hes struggled with weak opposition and I just don't see that fire in his eyes that I saw when he fought earlier in his career.

Quote Originally Posted by ender
I really like the kid. Very personable and open about the mistakes he made. He just got too aggressive with a guy that could punch and it ALMOST cost him. I like his resilience.Hopefully he will develop into a top fighter. Steve Kim did a good piece on him last week.

It is importatnt to note that Escobedo was the cheif sparring partner for Pacman in prep for Morales.The kid has excellent spped of foot and hands. That kinda experience will serve him well. He said that watching Manny's work ethic is something he is growing from. he now knows what it looks liek to train as a champion.
And thats been part of his problem he gets over agressive and careless leaves himself open and BAM! down he goes... That can be very costly if he decides to do that with a puncher..