The prospect game

Damn, man, this one will be invaluable in putting some more prospect focus threads together... i was going to go for a US Kid next one I do, probably Simpson or Colbert, neither of whom are on these lists. Forgot all about these picks though, great catch and a timely review. Oh, and I know you already got plenty to do with the Pick Em and stuff, man, but if you got a bit of time what you reckon to pulling together a prospect focus for one of our British kids? Have you seen the kinda thing I mean? https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840792 https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840569 No pressure, I'll get round to it myself at some point, but I'm trying to get other folk involved as well... figure if we can get a few people doing it and maintaining their own threads with news and stuff it'll make it much more managable. EDIT : And Daniyar and Aleksei are on the right track I reckon... both of 'em kinda ready to step it up a bit though. Hey man, sorry for delay in replying, yeah I think this is a great idea and once I get around to it I shall start a thread or two. I'm most interested in following whoever turns over after the Olympics (IF the olympics even goes ahead, what with Corona virus..), but yeah I like the idea that you've started here :)

Jaron Ennis Ryan Garcia Vergil Ortiz Jr. Magomed Kurbanov Gary Antuanne Russell Their futures are bigger than David Price's suit. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DpojBFDUYAE0cmX.jpg Ennis and ortiz are sure locks for me . I could see them against each other in a super fight down the road for sure . I really wish they could get Ennis a proper step up fight . He needs it desperately hes lost any momentum he had as a blue chip prospect and they need to make a move asap . I know we all keep hearing they cant get him any decent opponents but there is someone who is a step up willing to sign , **** he hasnt fought anyone yet , ortiz career is being brought along great and hes a killer u would think any of the level guys ortiz has been in with lately would also step thru the ropes vs boots too .

Jaron Ennis Ryan Garcia Vergil Ortiz Jr. Magomed Kurbanov Gary Antuanne Russell Their futures are bigger than David Price's suit. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DpojBFDUYAE0cmX.jpg

We'll certainly be able to see where Kelly is at after that fight. I get he is good but I like to see people in tough fights before they go for world titles.... kinda like Josh Taylor had Vasquez, Campos, Postol and Martin before his shot.... looking for similar trajectory for Kelly and world title by his 15/16th fight. Taylor was matched perfectly. It obviously helped that he was supremely talented but I felt the McGuigans manoeuvred him through the levels excellently.

Exactly how I see it mate, it’s a really good matchup IMO, if it was up north I probably would have gone. I’m thinking Kelly decision but wouldn’t be surprised if Avanesyan ends up being too much too soon. We'll certainly be able to see where Kelly is at after that fight. I get he is good but I like to see people in tough fights before they go for world titles.... kinda like Josh Taylor had Vasquez, Campos, Postol and Martin before his shot.... looking for similar trajectory for Kelly and world title by his 15/16th fight.

I seen Avanesyan a couple times and he looks good all-round and strong.... he's experienced as well but is the definition of European level. It's a tough fight for most 10-fight novices but like you say..... If your good and near world title level you have to beating him. Looking forward to that test actually. Exactly how I see it mate, it’s a really good matchup IMO, if it was up north I probably would have gone. I’m thinking Kelly decision but wouldn’t be surprised if Avanesyan ends up being too much too soon.

We’ll find out how good Kelly really is this March, tough fight but if he has world title aspirations he should be beating Avanesyan, who’s very strong European champion IMO. I’m really undecided on Yarde, still hasn’t beat anyone but was very competitive with Kovalev. He definitely needs to leave that clown Tunde though. I’m very high on Dubois he looks to have all the tools. I just hope they don’t rush him. Conlan definitely has the skills but possibly lacks the pop, the Bobfather will inevitably manoeuvre him towards a WBO strap though. I thought Farooq won that fight but both are above domestic level IMO so it hasn’t massively changed my opinion on either, I think they’ll inevitably have a rematch down the road for bigger honours like Groves and DeGale should have. I seen Avanesyan a couple times and he looks good all-round and strong.... he's experienced as well but is the definition of European level. It's a tough fight for most 10-fight novices but like you say..... If your good and near world title level you have to beating him. Looking forward to that test actually.

I picked Kelly as well but I think I may have overrated him with the eye test. Not as confident he hangs at the top level or when pressured. Yarde I don't think can win a title now..... possibly a vacant belt. I'm still sticking with Mcgregor, Dubois and Conlan to become world champions though, despite Mcgregor's last performance against Farooq.... I think it will stand him in good stead going forward. We’ll find out how good Kelly really is this March, tough fight but if he has world title aspirations he should be beating Avanesyan, who’s very strong European champion IMO. I’m really undecided on Yarde, still hasn’t beat anyone but was very competitive with Kovalev. He definitely needs to leave that clown Tunde though. I’m very high on Dubois he looks to have all the tools. I just hope they don’t rush him. Conlan definitely has the skills but possibly lacks the pop, the Bobfather will inevitably manoeuvre him towards a WBO strap though. I thought Farooq won that fight but both are above domestic level IMO so it hasn’t massively changed my opinion on either, I think they’ll inevitably have a rematch down the road for bigger honours like Groves and DeGale should have.

Happy with my Teofimo pick. My Kelly pick may be a bust if he doesn’t come through Avanesyan though I picked Kelly as well but I think I may have overrated him with the eye test. Not as confident he hangs at the top level or when pressured. Yarde I don't think can win a title now..... possibly a vacant belt. I'm still sticking with Mcgregor, Dubois and Conlan to become world champions though, despite Mcgregor's last performance against Farooq.... I think it will stand him in good stead going forward.

Damn, man, this one will be invaluable in putting some more prospect focus threads together... i was going to go for a US Kid next one I do, probably Simpson or Colbert, neither of whom are on these lists. Forgot all about these picks though, great catch and a timely review. Oh, and I know you already got plenty to do with the Pick Em and stuff, man, but if you got a bit of time what you reckon to pulling together a prospect focus for one of our British kids? Have you seen the kinda thing I mean? https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840792 https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840569 No pressure, I'll get round to it myself at some point, but I'm trying to get other folk involved as well... figure if we can get a few people doing it and maintaining their own threads with news and stuff it'll make it much more managable. EDIT : And Daniyar and Aleksei are on the right track I reckon... both of 'em kinda ready to step it up a bit though.

Happy with my Teofimo pick. My Kelly pick may be a bust if he doesn’t come through Avanesyan though

I see that quite a few of these prospects have now won a world title, or at least fought for one WON A WORLD TITLE (in bold) Shakur Stevenson Alexander Besputin Devin Haney Teofimo Lopez Daniyar Yeleussinov Teofimo Lopez Josh Kelly Joshua Buatsi Michael Conlan Devin Haney Daniel Dubois Jaime Munguia Joshua Buatsi Ryan Garcia Josh Kelly Rostislav Plechko Devin Haney Michael Conlan Daniyar yeleussinov Josh Kelly Shakur Stevenson Alexey Egorov FOUGHT FOR A WORLD TITLE (in bold) Sadriddin Akhmedov, Radzhab Butaev, Mohammed Rabii, Vergil Ortiz and KJ Cataraja Nyambayar Yeleussinov Michael Conlan Mikhail Aloyan Shakur Stevenson Kelly yarde Joyce Benn dubois Lewis Ritson Josh Kelly Daniel Dubois Anthony Yarde Joshua Buatsi Josh Kelley Anthony Yarde Vlad Sirenko Joe Joyce Dan Dubois Lee McGregor Josh Kelly Michael Conlan Daniel Dubois Anthony Yarde Anthony Yarde Daniel Dubois Andrew Selby Josh Taylor Josh Kelly Lawrence Okolie (Cruiserweight) Steven Butler (154) Maxim Dadashev (140) Jose Miguel Borrego (140) Mark Magsayo (126) Mastaka Taniguchi (105/108) ^ Tragically, Dadashev died last year

Christian Mbilli Check him out guys, absolute animal in the ring! Wrecking machine!

I think those weren't listed: Lawrence Okolie (Cruiserweight) Steven Butler (154) Maxim Dadashev (140) Jose Miguel Borrego (140) Mark Magsayo (126) Mastaka Taniguchi (105/108) Not sure if all qualify with their career stage.

AJ seems to like Whittaker, so if that connections anything to go by, I can imagine he'll get brought along nicely with Matchroom, but yeah maybe a few years off really. Thanks for the heads-up of McGrail No worries man, Whittaker is only young and hopefully improves but his performance at the Commonwealth games was disappointing to say the least. McGrail is one to watch for sure, I doubt he turns pro till after Tokyo though

We have the first winner! That didn't take long, good job. Points sent. Hit him with some green K him lads. :boxing: Thanks man :boxing:

We have the first winner! That didn't take long, good job. Points sent. Hit him with some green K him lads. :boxing: that didn't take long haha

Ben Whittaker is miles away atm, he looked terrible in the Commonwealth games, maybe the pressure got to him but he’s a few years away from even turning pro at this point. Pat McCormack is a good shout, I imagine he’ll turn over after Tokyo. Not that sold on Luke but he’s still a decent prospect as well. Peter McGrail is without doubt the standout of the current GB squad though, I have high hopes for him in Tokyo and then hopefully he makes a good pro too. AJ seems to like Whittaker, so if that connections anything to go by, I can imagine he'll get brought along nicely with Matchroom, but yeah maybe a few years off really. Thanks for the heads-up of McGrail

not sure I could name many as I have missed a lot of undercard fights lately and missed a few prospects fights but from what i know or little i have seen ill go with these 5 Joshua Buatsi Michael Conlan Devin Haney Daniel Dubois Jaime Munguia We have the first winner! That didn't take long, good job. Points sent. Hit him with some green K him lads. :boxing:

not sure I could name many as I have missed a lot of undercard fights lately and missed a few prospects fights but from what i know or little i have seen ill go with these 5 Joshua Buatsi Michael Conlan Devin Haney Daniel Dubois Jaime Munguia that Jaime Munguia pick doe:boxing: