How good was Freitas?

Pretty damn good at his best. Popo had wicked power, handspeed, and a good chin. I couldn't believe it when he quit against Chico, then again wit Diaz.

Popo is good but not as good as Casamayor. Even though he beat him barely.

He wasn't an ATG or anything but he was very good. I disagree. He was average at best. He looked great against the stiffs, which is what he fought in his first 20 or so fights. He beat Casamayor in a controversial split decision in which he was awarded two knockdowns that were not knockdowns. He quit in his two biggest fights against Juan Diaz and Diego Corrales. He was very popular in Brazil, but no where else

He was alright, nothing special. I can't dig his style, not entertaining to watch in my opinion. He'd run and try and wack you with a huge shot, sadly, shit worked. LOL, that's true quisqueya, that one shot shit did work. I remember though, in the beginning of his career, he was fun to watch because most of his fight got into heated exchanges, and his sloppy style got him some nice looking KO's. But yeah, he was nothing special, just a lot of fun to watch. :boxing:

wasnt Freitas 30-0, 30 kos at one point? guy who said he punched like a mule got it right. something happened he lost that hunger and started fading in fights, there were reports he had trouble making weight coz of not taking training seriously.

The way you said it sounded like you mean they fought the same way. my bad then. :beerchug:

He was a talented quitter, just like Victor Ortiz.

That's why i said "in a way". I meant he was on of the top guys in his division. The way you said it sounded like you mean they fought the same way.

No.Not even close. Freitas was much better technically. That's why i said "in a way". I meant he was on of the top guys in his division.

Frietas was in a way the Hamed of lightweight. No.Not even close. Freitas was much better technically.

He's WAS pretty good. We was a credible champion. Not GREAT, but someone you'd want on your resume.

Frietas was in a way the Hamed of lightweight. No. Just no.

Frietas was in a way the Hamed of lightweight.

I've only seen 1 of his fights against Raheem, and he didn't look all that good. From what I understand he was past his prime. I even heard he got a win over Casamayor. What's the deal on him? good enough that floyd didn't risk fighting him

Punched like a mule too.

He doesn't get enough credit, because he proved to be a quitter... Make no mistake though, he was a damn good champion in the JLW/LW division.

Good. Not very good, not great...just good.

he quit in both his losses which tarnishes his overall legacy

I've only seen 1 of his fights against Raheem, and he didn't look all that good. From what I understand he was past his prime. I even heard he got a win over Casamayor. What's the deal on him? He was alright, nothing special. I can't dig his style, not entertaining to watch in my opinion. He'd run and try and wack you with a huge shot, sadly, shit worked.