Quote Originally Posted by Rican
It's clear that the guy believes Kermit has talent and if you believe what he said about Kermit's heart, then you should believe what he said about his sparring with Hopkins. One thing that was curious is that the guy said Kermit was in no trouble in his previous 22-24 fights, but lets remember, those guys were NOBODIES (except for Ortiz and Reid, the latter which gave Kermit his toughest test up to that time). As Cintron stepped up the level of competition, the fights were harder/more difficult, which is to be expected. Still, Kermit was in no danger of losing to Estrada, Suarez, Mathysse, and Feliciano and those fights all ended as brutally as the previous fights. Kermit seems to have his mind back in the game and the whole mindset thing happens to the best of them (see Judah). If Kermit's head is in the preparation for every match, be afraid, be very afraid. Kermit has a shot against any of the welterweights out there today because of that jab and that power (in both hands). He can KO brutally all of the top welterweights with one shot.
He looked about ready to pack it in with Feliciano at the end of several rounds; almost another mental breakdown aggainst a hard-headed guy who is very game but can't throw a straight punch if he had a ruler and couldn't punch in bunches to save his life. Granted, Cintron won and at the end of the day that's all a fighter hopes for, but c'mon, if that had been Margarito or Cotto in there or soon to be seen Williams, he would have fallen apart at the seams, again. IF Kermit's head is in the fight, yes he's to be feared; IF. IF he had Feliciano's grit and gameness he'd be unbeatable, but he doesn't and never will. You said it happens to the best of them, like Zab Judah. Yeah it happens to Zab every fight, except when he's fighting bums on FNF's. All credit to Kermit for winning the other night, but I know which fighter showed more heart and know which one would quit when someone actually knows how to punch and take a hit. Margarito and Cotto will ruin him permanently; if Williams doesn't do it 1st.