Comments Thread For: Shakur Stevenson Excited For Frank Martin Showdown: "It's Gonna Be a Good Fight, Obviously Its Levels"

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Sometimes, it's fun being Shakur Stevenson. He's already made generational money in a short amount of time, he's a two-division champ and has the sort of skills that you simply can't teach.
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[STREET CLEANER]

I would not base on Martin's last performance if I was Shakur. They have to focus in what he does right and nullify that.

[theface07]

I would not base on Martin's last performance if I was Shakur. They have to focus in what he does right and nullify that.

I wouldn't either, Frank is a good boxer but he's not on Shakur's level. I'd be very surprised, even if Martin is at his best against Shakur, if he wins more than 3 rounds. Shakur has such good reflexes, timing and impeccable defence that Martin would really have to have his tactics perfect to have a chance.
That's my honest opinion, I'm sure there are those who will disagree.

[STREET CLEANER]

I wouldn't either, Frank is a good boxer but he's not on Shakur's level. I'd be very surprised, even if Martin is at his best against Shakur, if he wins more than 3 rounds. Shakur has such good reflexes, timing and impeccable defence that Martin would really have to have his tactics perfect to have a chance.
That's my honest opinion, I'm sure there are those who will disagree.

I highly favor Shakur in this fight. His ability level have gone up considerably. The only thing he is missing is real punching power.

[NC Uppercut]

Great fight! Hopefully Stevenson can have enough pop on his punches to keep Martin from getting too comfortable. I also think that Shakur can be mobile enough that his defense will lead into a lot of his offensive tactics

[Gary Coleman]

Am I the only one who saw holes in Shakur's game vs Conceicao? Nothing incredibly problematic, but enough for me to give Martin a good chance to win.

[boxingitis]

Am I the only one who saw holes in Shakur's game vs Conceicao? Nothing incredibly problematic, but enough for me to give Martin a good chance to win.

His problem is fighting in the inside, if he faces a boxer with a high level of activity in the inside he will struggle. That's why he extends his jab to keep is distance. If he faces boxer with a longer reach that throws high amount of punches and is akward he will have difficulty as he won't dictate the distance.

[$quabbles94806]

I would not base on Martin's last performance if I was Shakur. They have to focus in what he does right and nullify that.

In Boxing, you're only as good as your last performance...

[STREET CLEANER]

In Boxing, you're only as good as your last performance...

For most. Style makes fights too or the wrong tactic.

[BlackRobb]

Am I the only one who saw holes in Shakur's game vs Conceicao? Nothing incredibly problematic, but enough for me to give Martin a good chance to win.

He was bored. For Martin, he will be very engaged and locked-in, just like he was for Valdez.