Most improved fighter of recent times?

dan_cov

This isn't a dig at Amir Khan it honestly isn't but I have to go with Breidis Prescott.

Despite his losses (he beat McCloskey for me)

Everytime this guy fights I see such improvement its just a shame his gas tank sucks and hes only an 8 round fighter.

His jab is a missile.
His balance, punch selection, timing has got so much better. I am quite impressed with his footwork (compared to how it was)
He really is such an improved fighter. Great chin, huge heart, lots of pop & some good head movement.
I really hope he can sort his stamina out but the guy puts so much into his shots.

Here is a recent fight against highly regarded prospect Mike Alvarado.
A very good fight Breidis was dominating before he gassed & fell at the final hurdle

Honestly look at that jab.

Panginoon

JCC Jr.

Canelo

dan_cov

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Originally Posted by Panginoon

JCC Jr.

Canelo

Good calls! I just wish Canelo would showcase his skills against some top level opposition in his respected weight class.

Sage84

People may laugh, and I cant actually believe I'm saying this but.........what about Tyson Fury? Hes developed quite a effective "fight tall" style that seems to be working for him...At least he isnt punching himself in the face anymore..

DempseyRollin

most improved?? it would probably have to be sergio martinez.

DempseyRollin

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Originally Posted by Sage84

People may laugh, and I cant actually believe I'm saying this but.........what about Tyson Fury? Hes developed quite a effective "fight tall" style that seems to be working for him...At least he isnt punching himself in the face anymore..

why would they laugh? hes gotten better certainly, but is it enough?

dan_cov

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Originally Posted by Sage84

People may laugh, and I cant actually believe I'm saying this but.........what about Tyson Fury? Hes developed quite a effective "fight tall" style that seems to be working for him...At least he isnt punching himself in the face anymore..

Though it was against Vinny Maddalone that fight in particular showed me at least that he had improved an awful lot.
I am really glad he not only realises his weight was an issue but is doing something about it too.

That said I'd still pick Price to do a job on him.

LA_2_Vegas

maybe the guy in your sig, Lucas Matthyse....I guess you could say he was always good... but despite coming up short on a couple of occasions and being sent back to the drawing board.... he learned from experience, made changes, improved in how he attacks and won his championship in impressive fashion over a really good fighter.

LA_2_Vegas

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Originally Posted by Sage84

People may laugh, and I cant actually believe I'm saying this but.........what about Tyson Fury? Hes developed quite a effective "fight tall" style that seems to be working for him...At least he isnt punching himself in the face anymore..

oh yea great call on Fury.

lefthook2daliva

For me, most improved fighter of the last couple years is JCCjr.

He's the underdog vs Serge and rightfully so, but its a legit fight.

It took alot of improvement on Jr's part for that to be true.

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LA_2_Vegas Undisputed Champion Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,743 Rep Power: 9 Points: 501,335,816.51 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 501,335,816.51 Donate	maybe the guy in your sig, Lucas Matthyse....I guess you could say he was always good... but despite coming up short on a couple of occasions and being sent back to the drawing board.... he learned from experience, made changes, improved in how he attacks and won his championship in impressive fashion over a really good fighter.

lefthook2daliva Undisputed Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,857 Rep Power: 10 Points: 500,310,878.56 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 500,310,878.56 Donate	For me, most improved fighter of the last couple years is JCCjr. He's the underdog vs Serge and rightfully so, but its a legit fight. It took alot of improvement on Jr's part for that to be true.