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You group a bunch of people together by nationality, followed by a non-sensical, non-racist disclaimer.
You question the value of a certain style of punching, under the tag name of a guy who fits your description of those whose ability you question.
And you do so on a night where one of the guys you mentioned as an example used the punch correctly, accurately and beautifuly
Then you question why no one answers in the manner you would like?
Basic fighting, ring or street: someone dips in when they come forward, you use an uppercut. It was the right fight plan for JMM last night.
Mayan Sun said it very well - JMM is one of the few fighters who uses an uppecut in the way many use a jab, as a set up for a 2, 3 and even 4 punch combo, usually followed by double left hooks. It is a thing of beauty for any true fan of the sport, but, I guess something that is misunderstood, underappreciated or totally missed by others.
Here is a cut and paste from my post here a few weeks ago:
"What has always impressed me about JMM is his text book combinations, and not-so-textbook combinations - especially the way he sometimes leads with right uppercuts followed by double left hooks. A thing of beauty to a boxing fan.
I was concerned the latest move up in weight would be JMM's downfall, as I believe his lack of power was the only thing that kept him from greatness. He has the other skills - jab, footwork, counter punching, decent speed, ring intelligence, etc, but I always think he was a hair light in power. But he looked OK against Casamayor; albeit it an older version of Casa, but still a guy who Castillo, Campbell and Corrales couldn't KO. Could it be the move up helped? Is he a little stronger?
His is an excellent counterpuncher, and I believe his skill in that area is the key for him to get by Diaz and his bull rushes. I think the odds on this one are correct, Marquez -140; they should go higher by fight time so bet now if you're going to."
Last night, I think JMM silenced those who said he KO'd a past his prime Casa, as Diaz was a young bull, in his prime.
JMM was as high as -180 last night. I gave the pick out on a show I did Friday night, showing viewers how Diaz will bend low when he comes in, and how Marquez will be effective with his counters, especially the uppercut.
Last night was a beautiful fight, boxing at it's best, a good thing for a sport that oftens shows us it's worst. That should be celebrated today, not questioned . . .
You question the value of a certain style of punching, under the tag name of a guy who fits your description of those whose ability you question.
And you do so on a night where one of the guys you mentioned as an example used the punch correctly, accurately and beautifuly
Then you question why no one answers in the manner you would like?
Basic fighting, ring or street: someone dips in when they come forward, you use an uppercut. It was the right fight plan for JMM last night.
Mayan Sun said it very well - JMM is one of the few fighters who uses an uppecut in the way many use a jab, as a set up for a 2, 3 and even 4 punch combo, usually followed by double left hooks. It is a thing of beauty for any true fan of the sport, but, I guess something that is misunderstood, underappreciated or totally missed by others.
Here is a cut and paste from my post here a few weeks ago:
"What has always impressed me about JMM is his text book combinations, and not-so-textbook combinations - especially the way he sometimes leads with right uppercuts followed by double left hooks. A thing of beauty to a boxing fan.
I was concerned the latest move up in weight would be JMM's downfall, as I believe his lack of power was the only thing that kept him from greatness. He has the other skills - jab, footwork, counter punching, decent speed, ring intelligence, etc, but I always think he was a hair light in power. But he looked OK against Casamayor; albeit it an older version of Casa, but still a guy who Castillo, Campbell and Corrales couldn't KO. Could it be the move up helped? Is he a little stronger?
His is an excellent counterpuncher, and I believe his skill in that area is the key for him to get by Diaz and his bull rushes. I think the odds on this one are correct, Marquez -140; they should go higher by fight time so bet now if you're going to."
Last night, I think JMM silenced those who said he KO'd a past his prime Casa, as Diaz was a young bull, in his prime.
JMM was as high as -180 last night. I gave the pick out on a show I did Friday night, showing viewers how Diaz will bend low when he comes in, and how Marquez will be effective with his counters, especially the uppercut.
Last night was a beautiful fight, boxing at it's best, a good thing for a sport that oftens shows us it's worst. That should be celebrated today, not questioned . . .
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