Kevin Johnson vs. Odlanier Solis on Aug 15

[Hitman932]

I got to see Kevin Johnson about 2 years ago in Connecticut on the undercard of the Tarver v. Muriqi card. I immediately posted on boxingscene.com about how he was the best American Heavyweight prospect I had seen. I was mocked, ridiculed, made fun of, etc.. If he wins then I will have been correct (for once in my sad life, lol)

You won't be made right.

Solis has accomplished nothing of note.

Even with a win Johnson is behind Chambers, Thompson and Arreola as far as American Heavyweights go.

[PittyPat]

Kingpin reminds me too much of Toney - both in appearance and style (the latter to only a small extent).

[Hitman932]

Kingpin reminds me too much of Toney - both in appearance and style (the latter to only a small extent).

Kevin Johnson couldn't hold James Toney's jockstrap.

Johnson is an imposter and only the fact that Solis will probably come in looking like the Goodyear Blimp gives him a chance to win this fight,

[PittyPat]

Well, imposter or not... Kingpin vs Toney make it happen! :box1:

[The Hammer]

Well, imposter or not... Kingpin vs Toney make it happen! :box1:

Kingpin has some similaries to Toney with his shoulder rolls and ability to control the pace of a fight. But he's heavyweight size, instead of being an overweight light heavyweight like Toney.

He does have a lot of talent and potential, and this fight with Solis is just what he needs to establish himself as a heavyweight contender.

[Shattered Jaw]

Solis will come in with much extra baggage.

This is why the Klitschkos are dominating. Chambers showed what could be done when you turn up in decent shape with an athletic frame and combine this with boxing skills.

Until heavyweights start to take their skills and frame seriously may the KOS CONTINUE FROM THE K-BROS.

[PittyPat]

Kingpin has some similaries to Toney with his shoulder rolls and ability to control the pace of a fight. But he's heavyweight size, instead of being an overweight light heavyweight like Toney.

He does have a lot of talent and potential, and this fight with Solis is just what he needs to establish himself as a heavyweight contender.

I was actually (pleasantly) surprised by his performance against Vargas. It wasn't the most energetic of showings, but his punches in the later rounds before the stoppage looked very accurate and clever.

With that said, like Chambers, he needs more movement. I'm getting sick of these tubby, stationary HWs who just plod around with no tactics and popping the occasional paw-jab. I want to see some killer instinct out there.

[#1Assassin]

solis isnt serious about boxing, if he was he wouldnt let himself weight like that. kingpin is fitter and more skilled. takes it by UD. neighter one is very impressive though, just like the rest of the division.

[aristotlemoses]

I think Kevin Johnson could take Tony Thompson, not Chambers or Arreola.

[Boxingwizard]

I was actually (pleasantly) surprised by his performance against Vargas. It wasn't the most energetic of showings, but his punches in the later rounds before the stoppage looked very accurate and clever.

With that said, like Chambers, he needs more movement. I'm getting sick of these tubby, stationary HWs who just plod around with no tactics and popping the occasional paw-jab. I want to see some killer instinct out there.

No tactics? The occasional paw-jab? You have to remember Chambers was fighting a guy that was 6'7 with a 83' reach, he couldn't simply move around and try to out-jab him because that wouldn't work, Chambers came in with the right gameplan, and he showed movement against fighters like Peter and Livin Castillo. If he was fighting Kevin Johnson or someone around his size he would show more movement because he wouldn't need to cut the ring.