I think DeGale is more talented than Khan. Khan just walks in striaght lines throwing fast but pointless combinations at his opponent hoping to get lucky or the ref to stop the fight.
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Originally posted by Oriachim View PostI think DeGale is more talented than Khan. Khan just walks in striaght lines throwing fast but pointless combinations at his opponent hoping to get lucky or the ref to stop the fight.
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Originally posted by sparked_85 View PostCan DeGale **** though it's hard to tell?
No ones doubting he'd make an ok pro, but whether or not he could mirror this success in terms of world titles is another matter. No one will know these things until he steps up.
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Originally posted by Nicky_Hatton View Postwe do need an itv propect though now Khans ****ed off.
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Originally posted by squealpiggy View PostWhat gets me is when people degrade amateur records and shrug it off as though amateur boxing is somehow soft. "Oh it's only about scoring points, it's pitter pat punching" etc. Anyone who reaches the olympics has had dozens of fights, made dozens of tournaments, fought in Legion clubs and sports halls and had many many people trying to cave their faces in. It doesn't matter whether you're scoring points or scoring knockouts, you're still hitting your opponent, and you're still hitting them as hard as the situation will allow. Sure a snappy jab scores the same as a big haymaker which is why amateur coaching emphasizes straight fast punching, but if I see an opening to take someone's block off I'm not going to throw out a little love-tap, I'm punching my opponent's chin off his face.
Besides which the more you can hurt your opponent the less punches get thrown back at you and the easier it is to outland them.
I get the impression that the people who degrade amateur boxing are the ones who have never tried it. Boxing is hard and tough whether you're wearing headgear or not.
i've seen top ams fail miserably sparring pros with records like 5-3, there is a huge gap in the talent and experience levels, it wouldn't be close at all.
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Originally posted by dfwtx View PostAre you being serious thinking he would have a shot? Not to take anything away from the guy and I realize there is a alot of sarcasm on this thread but
i've seen top ams fail miserably sparring pros with records like 5-3, there is a huge gap in the talent and experience levels, it wouldn't be close at all.
If he has a chin he has a shot. But he might not take to the pro game, we have to see.
I'm just tired of people seeming to take the stance that amateur boxers are wimps. It's pretty ****ing ******. Wearing headgear and scoring jabs doesn't change the fact that someone is trying to knock you out.
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