Travis Kauffman, The Fastest Heavyweight Today? (Video)

People need to remember that there are no top heavyweights under 30 years of age, so why rush? Travis isn't even fully matured physically yet. Fighters like Fernando Vargas and the such that were pushed too fast wound up burning out early. When Travis is up for a title shot, he'll be ready to win it. Eddie chambers?

Didnt notice anything special on speed. Ive seen faster and stronger on mits in my gym. Not saying or downing the dude im just stating my opinion. Good luck to this cat.

I havent seen much of Kauffman, I have been following Hamer and Wilder who are two good young american heavyweights.

Only 23 years old? He should be in MUCH better shape. He looks pretty out of shape at 230lbs. I'd guess if he came in in shape he'd be about 215 and won't be worth much at all. He works with a strength and conditioning coach and weighed in 224 for tomorrows fight, he just isn't the ripped kind of guy. Remember, a lot of boxers who come in ripped are usually using HGH or so, so stop being a hater.

Only 23 years old? He should be in MUCH better shape. He looks pretty out of shape at 230lbs. I'd guess if he came in in shape he'd be about 215 and won't be worth much at all.

That's his warm-up for him to stay sharp. I have video of him sparring where he's showing off his speed but couldn't post it because we don't want to give away training secrets. He's not tiny by any stretch, he's 6'3 and about 230 pounds, and at 23 is still growing and maturing. He's not Hasim Rahman or Jameel McCline sized but he's a strong, quick, mobile heavyweight with a good boxing brain. well see what hes got when he steps up.

Since Travis isn't yet at the elite level, we want to keep a lot of what he has under wraps so people can't scout him yet. This is light padwork just to stay sharp, nothing like what he normally does. His jab is much quicker, this was more for timing. Joey Abell, never heard of him but I wouldn't say he's on Kauffman's level if he's getting KO'ed by guys with losing records and losing to Al "Ice" Cole in 2008. Well he is rematching Al in september but I get your point. Plus Joey is a southpaw with excellent power. Not a good matchup for Travis this early...

I like what I've seen of Kaufman so far. He isn't fast by any means. The short punches were ok but his jab was pushed and slow. I would say he has good power but is still developing. He should fight Joey Abell. I would say they are about even. Since Travis isn't yet at the elite level, we want to keep a lot of what he has under wraps so people can't scout him yet. This is light padwork just to stay sharp, nothing like what he normally does. His jab is much quicker, this was more for timing. Joey Abell, never heard of him but I wouldn't say he's on Kauffman's level if he's getting KO'ed by guys with losing records and losing to Al "Ice" Cole in 2008.

I like what I've seen of Kaufman so far. He isn't fast by any means. The short punches were ok but his jab was pushed and slow. I would say he has good power but is still developing. He should fight Joey Abell. I would say they are about even.

So the heavyweight Kaufmann is fighting tomorrow... It was supposed to be the cruiserweight Barragan, now its an inexperienced fighter no one's ever heard of. why doesn't he fight someone with a pulse for a change? man you're pathetic

Sounds like a good strategy, there's no need to rush into things too quickly and risk getting over-matched. At 23 years old, he's still developing as a fighter... People need to remember that there are no top heavyweights under 30 years of age, so why rush? Travis isn't even fully matured physically yet. Fighters like Fernando Vargas and the such that were pushed too fast wound up burning out early. When Travis is up for a title shot, he'll be ready to win it.

The idea after this fight is to have him either on ESPN2 or ShoBox later this month or next month, get him 20 fights by year's end and then HBO early next year. His step up is coming. Remember, of those 3 1/2 years, he was laid off 14 months. He's gotten a lot done in his career in a short period of time. He's still only 23 years old. Sounds like a good strategy, there's no need to rush into things too quickly and risk getting over-matched. At 23 years old, he's still developing as a fighter...

those are short punches..he's not that quick. He also looks tiny for a HW as well, probably why he's a bit quick. That's his warm-up for him to stay sharp. I have video of him sparring where he's showing off his speed but couldn't post it because we don't want to give away training secrets. He's not tiny by any stretch, he's 6'3 and about 230 pounds, and at 23 is still growing and maturing. He's not Hasim Rahman or Jameel McCline sized but he's a strong, quick, mobile heavyweight with a good boxing brain.

Nice gif Buzz, it's usually the punch you don't see that hurts the most!..:lol1: As for Kauffman, he seems like a decent hw prospect who has a good record for a guy who's only been pro for 3 1/2 years. I hope he steps up soon.... The idea after this fight is to have him either on ESPN2 or ShoBox later this month or next month, get him 20 fights by year's end and then HBO early next year. His step up is coming. Remember, of those 3 1/2 years, he was laid off 14 months. He's gotten a lot done in his career in a short period of time. He's still only 23 years old.

Here is a video of Travis Kauffman, 17-0 (14 KO), of Reading, PA doing some light padwork with father/trainer Marshall Kauffman. He is 23 years old and will be fighting tomorrow night on ESPN2 against William Shahan. those are short punches..he's not that quick. He also looks tiny for a HW as well, probably why he's a bit quick.

Nice gif Buzz, it's usually the punch you don't see that hurts the most!..:lol1: As for Kauffman, he seems like a decent hw prospect who has a good record for a guy who's only been pro for 3 1/2 years. I hope he steps up soon....

Does he have any kind of pop? I can see his KO% but are there actual KOs or just accumulation TKOs? He can pop, he throws his punches correctly and accurately, but he doesn't rely on the one punch. He's a boxer-puncher who relies on his skill and breaking someone down instead of just going for the one big shot. But he can also do this: http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/14/l_ce4beaab01124df3a2018cc782ed4811.gif

He looks quick for a heavyweight, but both Eddie Chambers and David Haye look at least as quick, if not quicker. That kind of handspeed will certainly help Kauffman anyway. Those guys are fast, but they're also both 200 pounders who could be cruiserweights. Kauffman is a 230 pound heavyweight.

Does he have any kind of pop? I can see his KO% but are there actual KOs or just accumulation TKOs?