I have a couple.
Luis Ortiz. 14-0(12KOS) Cuban prospect. This guy is one of the most skilled and talented prospects i've seen as of late. Evidently had something like a 343-24 amateur record. 6' 4" southpaw who always comes in shape. and early on in his career, in his 2nd fight he stopped journeyman charles davis in 4, in his 3rd fight dropped and dominated Kendrick Releford en route to a 8 round UD win. In his 4th fight, fought durable gatekeeper Zack Page, battered and stopped him in 8 rounds, only the 3rd person to stop Page, and the only person to stop him in 4 1/2 years. Page had fought some good fighters, and had some wins over undefeated fighters. Ortiz is very quick, has very solid power, very quick feet and is a very good counter puncher. Don't hear much about him, and hasn't had many televised fights.
Kubrat Pulev. 14-0(6KOS) solid prospect with potential, has wins over Guinn and T. walker.
Mike Perez. A more heard of and popular Cuban prospect. 17-0(12KOs) Who I feel has loads of potential, but IMO Luis Ortiz has a bit more overall ability and talent. Has wins over Tye Fields and Zack Page.
All three of these guys have a common opponent, Page. Pulev won a 6 round UD over him. Perez has 2 8 round UD wins over him, while Ortiz has a 8 round TKO win over him. Just a couple of guys who I feel have some possible promise in the future maybe. Anyone you guys are intrigued by?..
I just watched HW prospect Szpilka's demolition of Gonzalo Omar Basile and am impressed with this kid (he's only 23). Szpilka fights out of Poland and went pro in 2008. After a 18 month prison stint (brawling with soccer hooligans) he's amassed a respectable 11-0, 9 kos pro record.
As for his fighting style, best way I can describe him as: he's a cagey southpaw who picks his shots well, employs good movement, has good power and has that 'killer instinct.' He stands at 6'4'' (although he looks shorter) and usually weighs in the low 200's.
He's 6'3 around 230 give or take.
Some good prospects mentioned on there, just seen Kyotaro's second bout and whilst he's not amazing he looks like he has something, recently beat Clarence Tillman as well in just his 4th bout.
I think "we" a boxing prospects wee one of, if not the first, western based boxing site to bring Fujimoto to anyone's attention. We've recently seen some footage of his second bout (against a Korean former champion) and he looks very good. Sadly at the time we put that article out we were going by his K1 antics and hearsay, thankfully he's progressing well as a professional as shown by his victory over Tillman.
Well, there'a little difference between loosing to world class heavyweight (Definitely top 20) and loosing to solid journeyman. Plus, Chisora was clearly out of shape. Also, Gerbers power will never be a factor on world level, he's not real puncher, he's short, stands completely straight and is slow on his feets. Man he's awful prospect, I knew that even before Harris fight but he's even worse than I thought he is.
World Class Heavyweight...Fury? Sure Fury could go a long way but he's inexperienced and relatively unproven. Harris, whilst a journeyman, knows all the tricks and the fight will teach Gerber a lot IMO. Chisora being out of shape was his own fault, and as a result a learning experience "if I come in fat I lose" much like Gerber learning "I need to throw much more".
Presumably by hoping the Harris fight serves as a wake up call that he needs to be more active. He's still very young, hits hard and has potential, he probbaly needed a kick up the arse as much as anything.
Like wise "How can people mention Chisora v Haye with a straight face? He's a no hoper, got schooled by Tyson Fury". The Fury defeat seemed to be the kick up the arse Chisora needed.
Well, there'a little difference between loosing to world class heavyweight (Definitely top 20) and loosing to solid journeyman. Plus, Chisora was clearly out of shape. Also, Gerbers power will never be a factor on world level, he's not real puncher, he's short, stands completely straight and is slow on his feets. Man he's awful prospect, I knew that even before Harris fight but he's even worse than I thought he is.
How can people mention Gerber? He's no hoper, get schooled by Maurice Harris.
Presumably by hoping the Harris fight serves as a wake up call that he needs to be more active. He's still very young, hits hard and has potential, he probbaly needed a kick up the arse as much as anything.
Like wise "How can people mention Chisora v Haye with a straight face? He's a no hoper, got schooled by Tyson Fury". The Fury defeat seemed to be the kick up the arse Chisora needed.
I made this thread listing all the interesting HW prospects I could think of. Has pics and all.
http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555621
I just watched HW prospect Szpilka's demolition of Gonzalo Omar Basile and am impressed with this kid (he's only 23). Szpilka fights out of Poland and went pro in 2008. After a 18 month prison stint (brawling with soccer hooligans) he's amassed a respectable 11-0, 9 kos pro record.
As for his fighting style, best way I can describe him as: he's a cagey southpaw who picks his shots well, employs good movement, has good power and has that 'killer instinct.' He stands at 6'4'' (although he looks shorter) and usually weighs in the low 200's.
Here's some of his fights:
**Update** Szpilka is scheduled to face former top hw Jameel Mccline this Sat.
http://www.boxingprospects.info/16/post/2012/04/heavyweight-prospects.html
Some good prospects mentioned on there, just seen Kyotaro's second bout and whilst he's not amazing he looks like he has something, recently beat Clarence Tillman as well in just his 4th bout.
David Rodriguez
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=47041&cat=boxer
Hahaha love how he's moved down over 50 places for his win over Brian roley-Poley.
Hey who knows, maybe one day he'll be as good as Malik Scott lmfao!
I'm slowly coming off the Pulev bandwagon sadly...
Anyway...
Oscar Rivas-Canadian based Colombian banger, fights tomorrow night against Matthew Greer. Not great but will be fun to follow
Magomed (not going to try to spell his name)-12-0 (12) another one who is likely not going to the top but will be very fun to follow.
Matteo Modugno-Talented Italian former amateur who fights Vidoz next week, surprisingly swift for such a big guy
Edmund Gerber-extremely young but talented, not very exciting but has true KO power and is likely going to have a hugely long record before he mixes it.
Bogdan Dinu-Big, swift, talented Romanian who is crying out for more action (and sadly not getting it) ultra talented
and of course-Glazkov, the bronze medal winner is on the fast track to the top
Found this article before with a few names and some details, think most names are well know but could still be worth a read