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?
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.
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.
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
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.