I was going to make a thread about Berlanga but decided to instead ask this question that should be on most fans mind because boxings in a transition phase right now where new stars have been born for 1st time since previous transition phase in boxing where the sport is flush with new young prodigies.
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Here's the other one from December. Was a real step up for him because the opponent was one of those Darnell Boone durable types.
Hopefully he gets to fight 3 more times in 2021. At some point he'll need to step up again, I'd like to see him in there with an aggressor so we can see how he handles it. Plus he's got rounds in the books before his stoppages (compared to someone like Berlanga who's sparking out bums in the first) and we can tell more about him. He's likely to excel against anyone who isn't good at body defense.
Thanks for posting man 👍yea I'd like to see him pass the test against someone who is willing to get him to fight on the back foot more I feel he admires his own work too much at times I wouldn't want him to lose all the flashiness tho and arrogance
I am glad Berlanga got no votes. He looks great against garbage but has yet to fight a boxer worth a damn. Everyone else on your list has done more in terms of beating good fighters.
Other than Crawford...I'm going to put my vote on "The Albanian Bear", Reshat Mati. The guy punches way too nice, he's defensively smart and he has a gimmick about him. He fought THREE times during the pandemic.
I think he's headed for big things.
Watched mati in an undercard fight a while back (havent seen his other 2 during pandemic) his opponent didnt look worth much but Mati looks like he has a lot of skills and amazing agility with some arrogance there too. Still looks like a kid and growing so be interesting to see where he goes when more developed
I like Boots the best. Crawford is a well proven champion who unified 140 and is along with Spence generally considered one of the two best welterweights and near the top of most P4P best lists. He past the prospect stage many years ago. I agree he has been cherry picking at 147.
This is true, why would Lopez be considered a prospect
I already answered this,its because of his age & Because hes only fought 2 top opponents in 1 single division still. This comparison is based on fighters who still haven't peaked careerwise & Teo is still so young its like saying "why call 22 yr old Canelo a prospect hes already champ" it wouldn't have made sense because as hes done since then,Teo too still isn't at his best yet
Also Benevidez & Stevenson are prospect's I forgot to add to the poll
That’s how I feel about Haney.
I see more promise in Haney based on his skill, but he’s also over hyped. Has fought no one of worth, and has awful punching power.
Of course if someone doesn’t fight him, they are “scared” of him.
He’s skilled, but no ones scared of him
Teo is no “prospects” he’s the lightweight king if he’s a “prospect” then guys like Loma are up and comers.
I'm aware hes legit unified champ. Hes still a prospect Because of his age, meaning he hasn't peaked yet since hes not yet near his prime. (I consider Benevidez & Fulton prospects too for similar reasons)
Ok, well if the bold is the standard, Crawford has to be the answer, because the era of 3+ division champion is unlikely for everyone else listed due to who's in the divisions now.
Teo is not going to look anywhere near as impressive above 147. I don't even think he gets past someone like Vergil Ortiz AT 147.
But Vergil Ortiz's power seems to have hit a cap at 147 and it's doubtful he'll make a lot of noise at 154.
I still say guys like Ennis and Berlanga are drops in the bucket just waiting to be exposed, like DuBWAH and Verdejo.
So yes, I'll stick with Crawford BECAUSE I can see him having limited success and a minor title (WBO/IBO) at 154. Which would make him a 4-division champion. So I find him to have the closest potential of the list.
Other than Crawford...I'm going to put my vote on "The Albanian Bear", Reshat Mati. The guy punches way too nice, he's defensively smart and he has a gimmick about him. He fought THREE times during the pandemic.
I think he's headed for big things.
Bud is basically 34,& if he doesn't get the Pac fight next were looking at at least age 35 before he unifies with Spence if even,& even though he beat Indongo & Gamboa to me Teo already has better wins in Commey & Loma.Especially considering his age to Buds(he has over a decade head start)& I don't see Bud ever fighting at 154(he'd have done it by now imo)
Also take into consideration whether you think Bud even wins future matchups at ww esp aged 35 fights vs Spence/Porter/Ugas & it muddies the waters that much more?
David Morrell Jr. ! Really hope the Ryder fight happens for him that would be a very good test for him this early in his pro career. Was a excellent amateur and it is rare a Cuban Stand Out is able to Defect as young as Morrell Jr. Usually they come over much later
Jared Anderson! Top Rank doing a great job building him up and keeping him extremely active but of course he has a long way to go but has a very high ceiling
You're absolutely right that Morrell looks great already at only 4 fights & can go far(hed could be 1st cuban to become a star because hes not boring af)
Anderson needs to change his nickname asap,its tained by Big Gayby miller