My picks:
1. Nate Campbell: The guy has so much talent, and so much skill that it is a shame that one has to actually ask themselves before his fights, "Which Campbell is going to show up? The one who got smoked by Peden and lost to Lorenzo? Or the one that dominated Rayimkulov and beat up Diaz?."
2. Sam Peter: He looked so good dominating Toney and showing great skill in the rematch that it is a shame to see the pathetic showing against McCline and the clubbing, swinging brute that he was against Maskaev.
3. Danny Williams: He lost twice in a row (to Skelton and Harrison) but then looked damned good when he got his weight down 60 pounds from the Skelton fight and KO'd Scott Gammer. Recent performances have left a little to be desired, but he has looked good of late, KOing Airich in a weird fight, taking two desicions, and beating up on Platov and getting robbed of a win with that bogus ND.
A fair view of the fight, for sure. I am no fan of Peter either, just for the record.
The Peter-Klitschko fight, to me, is everything that's wrong with boxing. What a pity but this is what we get. It's up to us, the fans, to rectify it.
I thought Peter won convincingly - not domination though.
I also thought he boxed more because he was getting tagged with strong counters when he exchanged. I also thought Toney was woefully out of shape and clearly on the downslide.
You'll have to forgive me, I'm just not a big fan of Peter so I may not be as objective as I like. But he didn't impress me, Toney disappointed me.
A fair view of the fight, for sure. I am no fan of Peter either, just for the record.
I couldn't give Toney more than two rounds of the re-match. Peter even knocked him down and wholly outboxed him, at times OUTSLICKING TONEY. I personally thought it was fairly one sided. What were your thoughts on the fight? Just curious, actually.
I thought Peter won convincingly - not domination though.
I also thought he boxed more because he was getting tagged with strong counters when he exchanged. I also thought Toney was woefully out of shape and clearly on the downslide.
You'll have to forgive me, I'm just not a big fan of Peter so I may not be as objective as I like. But he didn't impress me, Toney disappointed me.
Sam Peter never dominated James Toney. Agreed on Campbell though. He's easily #1 IMO.
I couldn't give Toney more than two rounds of the re-match. Peter even knocked him down and wholly outboxed him, at times OUTSLICKING TONEY. I personally thought it was fairly one sided. What were your thoughts on the fight? Just curious, actually.
Really that was you? you are a very good poster bro, now wonder I always thought you were cool as fuck, very impartial and intelligent.
Thanks man, greatly appreciated. Yeah, this was done prior to Clottey fighting Margarito. Made the trek up to John's Gym and hung out with him for a day.
I'm not really up for revealing my identity since I write for a prominent British Boxing Magazine and the Calzaghe-lovers are looking for my head. But it's always nice to see when someone appreciates your work. Thanks again.
i dont think zab is inconsistent anymore... i used to feel that way... but in all honesty, that IS zab... a great fighter for 4-6 rounds, and thats it... maybe when he was extremely younger he was much better and focused... but this is the Zab we have now... when is the last time he beat a top guy?
Zab, isn't inconsistent, he's rather consistent if you pay attention.
I repeat.........
To inconsistent, you have to win then lose then win then lose.. be great, then be bad..
Zab isnt inconsistent.
BTW... has anyone ever seen Bobby Paquiao Fight???
He is the Poster Boy for inconsistency.. Not only from fight to fight.. but even from round to round..
at times he is a Fluid puncher with fleetful feet.. at others he is a defenseless punching bag who keeps trying the same things over and over again.. even when they dont work.. :nonono:
i dont think zab is inconsistent anymore... i used to feel that way... but in all honesty, that IS zab... a great fighter for 4-6 rounds, and thats it... maybe when he was extremely younger he was much better and focused... but this is the Zab we have now... when is the last time he beat a top guy?
Zab, isn't inconsistent, he's rather consistent if you pay attention.
My picks:
1. Nate Campbell: The guy has so much talent, and so much skill that it is a shame that one has to actually ask themselves before his fights, "Which Campbell is going to show up? The one who got smoked by Peden and lost to Lorenzo? Or the one that dominated Rayimkulov and beat up Diaz?."
2. Sam Peter: He looked so good dominating Toney and showing great skill in the rematch that it is a shame to see the pathetic showing against McCline and the clubbing, swinging brute that he was against Maskaev.
3. Danny Williams: He lost twice in a row (to Skelton and Harrison) but then looked damned good when he got his weight down 60 pounds from the Skelton fight and KO'd Scott Gammer. Recent performances have left a little to be desired, but he has looked good of late, KOing Airich in a weird fight, taking two desicions, and beating up on Platov and getting robbed of a win with that bogus ND.
Sam Peter never dominated James Toney. Agreed on Campbell though. He's easily #1 IMO.