Is it me or is this kid going to have a very hard career due to lack of power? He just doesn't seem to hurt anyone. He's got good speed and accuracy, but really needs to work on power, otherwise higher level fighters are just going to walk through him.
He doesn't look like he has the power at the moment to propel himself past or even to domestic level, given that he doesn't have the length or the temperament to change himself into an outfighter. However, a small part of me keeps thinking that some journeymen are massively tough, tougher than the guys who hold regional and even British titles; that's what enables them to keep going sometimes. So I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed with Chris Eubank, but the outlook's still rather pessimistic.
he has natural skill yes, but he is wild, no defence & has no punch what so ever at the moment.
Going from what I have seen so far he doesn't look very good. If he improves his technique, defence he will be an good/average fighter for me.. The lack of power could pose a problem when going up levels, unless he grows into it.
They really are selling him hard on C5 at the minute. But that lad was giving him all he could handle. Joe Calzaghe used to fight down to the level of opponents though but not as this moderate level, it's hard to have much of an opinion on him at this stage. He looks alreet.
There's currently a couple of active guys who don't have much pop to be doing just fine. Ward is one of them and Moreno the other. Diego Magdaleno is another guy. Actually, he seems to hit hard but can't seem to be able to get guys out altho lately he's been KOing people left to right. :lol1:
Sons of famous boxers rarely have done well. On the other hand, he might be walking in his father's footsteps.
Chris Eubank didn't score a knockout until his 6th fight, and he turned out to have a respectable punch. Heavyweight Robert Helenius was also quickly gaining a reputation as a feather-fist until his 6th fight.
He will have to find his power soon enough in that case.
He doesn't look like he has anything special. I think he'll struggle when he faces anyone with a punch, his defence is pretty gash and his power is very meh.
Totally agree.
Doesn't have that pop and against journeyman guys, that would be a worry.
But another thing I don't like is, he's taking far too many unnecessary shots. He can't allow the top fighters to have those sort of shots.
He's got talent. Definitely there but he needs to start tweaking it and fine-tuning certain areas. He's only had 5 fights, so its hard to judge really.
He seems like he's got good speed, decent enough chin, good combinations and work-rate. Could defo stop some guys with an accumulation of punchers when he fights the longer fights, some of his body punching was top draw.
IMO he needs to work on his head-movement, defense and power. He also might need to reign in his "macho" style at times. He doesn't need to stand and trade (like he has done at times). Become a little bit more patient, a bit smarter.
I do think having his pops there is a disadvantaged at times though. Seems he's too eager to impress and remind people he's his own man/fighter.
Hope he doesn't turn into another Cleverly. By God, we don't need another one of those.
Yeah I'm impressed with his skills and would love him to do well as I was a big fan of his father. Its just that it worries me a little when journeyman can walk through his punches as they have been to get their own shots off.
I've just remembered though, wasn't Nathan Cleverly a bit like this early on his career?
Well, Cleverly doesn't really have much power either. I've not been that impressed with him in his last few fights.
The thing is, Eubank Jr at this stage of his career is trying to go to war too much when he doesn't have big power. He would look more impressive winning 6 rounds without taking a shot and boxing instead of brawling.
Some of his body shots in particular do look hurtful punches though but not fight stopping punches. I think he has enough about him to stop good fighters late with an accumulation of punches rather than landing a single knockout blow.
He doesn't look sh1t, he has only had 5 fights..
But yeah, he hasn't got knockout power for sure.
He's still got a lot of shots in his locker, great speed and with some work on defence and more fights under his belt, I reckon he will turn into a very good fighter.
Yeah I'm impressed with his skills and would love him to do well as I was a big fan of his father. Its just that it worries me a little when journeyman can walk through his punches as they have been to get their own shots off.
I've just remembered though, wasn't Nathan Cleverly a bit like this early on his career?
He doesn't look sh1t, he has only had 5 fights..
But yeah, he hasn't got knockout power for sure.
He's still got a lot of shots in his locker, great speed and with some work on defence and more fights under his belt, I reckon he will turn into a very good fighter.