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The word "crushed" indicates he was dominated by Berrio. That's very far from the truth. In fact it is much more correct to say he was dominating Berrio untill he was caught unaware by a lucky punch and never recovered. Obviously he should have been more carefull. Being dominant for two rounds before getting KO'ed won't do him any good.
But saying Berrio "crushed" Stieglitz just gives a totally wrong idea about what the fight as a whole was like.
Berrio is probably the kind of fighter who'll always have a decent puncher's chance but that's all against top-opposition. Stieglitz managed to remain focussed and beat Berrio once, but failed in their second fight.
Stieglitz despite his loss is clearly the better boxer of the two.
Both IMO are lacking compared to the absolute top of the division. Therefore Berrio's puncher's chance against Calzaghe might actually be worth more than Stieglitz' chance.
But saying Berrio "crushed" Stieglitz just gives a totally wrong idea about what the fight as a whole was like.
Berrio is probably the kind of fighter who'll always have a decent puncher's chance but that's all against top-opposition. Stieglitz managed to remain focussed and beat Berrio once, but failed in their second fight.
Stieglitz despite his loss is clearly the better boxer of the two.
Both IMO are lacking compared to the absolute top of the division. Therefore Berrio's puncher's chance against Calzaghe might actually be worth more than Stieglitz' chance.
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