Prospects That Get Too Much Publicity And Hype

[BoomBoom]

Yuriokis Gamboa. He is fast, slick, and very exciting to watch. Maybe he'll be a world champion this year or next. But I don't see his bright future at 130+ weight class. For a guy that won't be going very far career wise, he's sure is getting a lot of attention.

I cant argue with that, but I do like Gamboa and I see him as one of the genuinely gifted prospects with star potential.

[TeleTuff]

Khan

[Hunter]

Most of the boxing great's sons - More recently JCC jr and Hearns....Hearns just lost again and JCCjr will as soon as he steps up...Maybe those guys arent considered prospects?

I agree on Gamboa, alot of hype and shaky whiskers/defense...

[TheDemolitionDan]

Without a doubt Tyson Fury is getting too much attention. The guy is till very very young with only 4 fights. There is no need to hype him up.

[Taeth]

I love following prospects along, it sucks when they don't make it, but I think picking out hte special fighters early in their career really shows your boxing knowledge and foresight.

[El Kabong]

I am yet to be sold on Alexander Povetkin and Odlainer Solis.....they look horrid at times to be as hyped as they have been.

Wladimir Klitschko has done Povetkin a HUGE favor by fighting David Haye first. If Povetkin fought Dimitrenko (a guy who gets too little credit) I think he'd get KO'd. Povetkin doesn't do anything great, he does everything average.

[TigerFan]

Whatever ever happened to that Tyrone Brunson or Bronson guy. I remember him getting a lot of hype and publicity when he racked up a bunch of first round kayos.

Did he ever break the first round kayo record?