Joachim Alcine - How good is he??

Alcine is a good fighter. I'd actually pick him to beat pretty much everyone else at 154. He's well rounded. He does everything pretty well and doesn't make a lot of mistakes. I think I would also pick him against anybody right now. IMO he could get all the 4 titles if he got these fights. After beating Simms he even said in the Showtime interview that Don King had offered an unification bout against Spinks, but that will hardly ever happen now ;) Im really curious what guys like Kirkland and Angulo will have to offer 154. Would be great if Alcine could get some good wins before these two step up to the world title picture.

Santos will expose the mediocre Alcine on Friday. :boxing: I wouldn't bet against Alcine in Montreal, but if you'd like to...

Alcine is a good fighter. I'd actually pick him to beat pretty much everyone else at 154. He's well rounded. He does everything pretty well and doesn't make a lot of mistakes. Travis Simms is a tricky, skilled southpaw and Alcine took what he gave him. An uneventful fight, but one where Alcine did what he had to do. After watching Simms dominate and stop Jose Rivera after a two year layoff, I thought he was back. He looked less than Stellar against Alcine. I think that has as much to do with Alcine as anything though.

Travis Simms was born in 1971. What do you expect from these old fighters? Ten years ago he would have beaten Alcine. That was then, this is now. However, the topic is Alcine. He is a good solid fighter, but I don't expect him to beat talented opposition unless they are as old as Travis Simms. wow. didn't realize simms was so old. he was so ridiculously fast that I assumed he was a younger guy, like in his late 20's early 30's or somethin'. Thanks for the info.

he's ok. anyone who is a world champion has to be doing something right. on the other hand, the 154 pound division is kinda weak in comparison to say, welterweight. I think Travis Simms is a better fighter than Alcine, but he looked horrible in that fight. Something must have went wrong in training cause all he did was smother, hold, and stink out the joint and then disappear. Where is that guy anyway? I think Santos might give Alcine problems. He is a tough cookie, but then again I haven't seen enough of these two fighters to make a really educated assessment. Travis Simms was born in 1971. What do you expect from these old fighters? Ten years ago he would have beaten Alcine. That was then, this is now. However, the topic is Alcine. He is a good solid fighter, but I don't expect him to beat talented opposition unless they are as old as Travis Simms.

Santos will expose the mediocre Alcine on Friday. :boxing: So you saw some fights from Alcine and dont think much of him? Or are you just hating? @other guy I meant Simms sorry.

I love that kid. Probablyt my fav at 154. He beat Simms and I cant stand Simms. What do mean with you cant stand Smith?

I like Alcine, but I also have to say that I wasnt that impressed with him before the Simms fight and I was pretty sure Simms would beat him. I also thought maybe Simms has the potential to be a P4P fighter though ... Alcine won a close decision against Simms, but he deserved it. His defense was really tight and he didnt let Simms get his work done from the outside. I dont think Santos is even close to Simms speed, timing and accuracy in that department, but if they get close, he wont just hold and clinch like Simms did. He will fight back and we will see how that will turn out. But Im definitely picking Alcine to win a clear UD.

he's ok. anyone who is a world champion has to be doing something right. on the other hand, the 154 pound division is kinda weak in comparison to say, welterweight. I think Travis Simms is a better fighter than Alcine, but he looked horrible in that fight. Something must have went wrong in training cause all he did was smother, hold, and stink out the joint and then disappear. Where is that guy anyway? I think Santos might give Alcine problems. He is a tough cookie, but then again I haven't seen enough of these two fighters to make a really educated assessment.