Comments Thread For: Richard Torrez Jr. blends unexpected multitudes with his heavy hands

[493dart]

Good fighter !! Im going with Torrez win by ref stoppage R8 or 9

[Southpawology]

Torrez might have his hands full tonight with dawejko, tough seasoned philly fighter. I think this one goes to a decision.

[Boro]

They are European don’t count

Sounds about right if it isn't American it doesn't count

[rudy]

The great White hope!? there is no need for a White hope.

The heavyweight division was dominated by the Klitschkos for 2 decades and the guy who dethroned Wlad was!? you guessed it White.

And the real heir apparent Usyk is!? would you believe it, White.

What you really mean is the American White hope but he's not white, well I guess he is really considered Mexicans are like 70+% European or at least the majority are.

But if you're being honest with yourself Wilder was the American "Black hope" but it's socially unacceptable to say that despite the fact you hadn't had a champion who'd successfully defended the belt since Lamont Brewster.

They are European don’t count

[Willow The Wisp]

As an American, I am truely hoping that Richard Torrez Jr. keeps climbing, and reaches contendership. He's got awesome amateur pedigree, great power, superb hand speed, and the kind of personality that guarantees him superstardom when he arrives.
He's very intelligent, which is a great tool for learning and broadening technique, and he's a very serious adult; unlike Jarrell Miller, who simply isn't.

He's number 5 in the US after only 10 fights, and while that doesn't carry the weight it used to; his status in the "King of the World nation" will matter more and more as he continues to climb up towards the title.

At 6'2" 235, and rock solid, he is the same size as Britain's new darling Moses Itauma, also 10-0 but lacking the same amateur tutorials and power; and I'd like to see THAT match-up any time, now or later.
He's too wide across the back to ever get down to Cruiserweight ever, although; if he struggles against giant heavyweights as he continues his ascent; Bridgerweight/SuperCruiserweight might be an option.

All the best to this welcome addition to the ranks!!!!

[BrankoB]

It's hard to forget when he was brutally stopped by Jalolov in the amateurs. He fought better in the rematch but that's a tough matchup for him.

I like Torrez, although I'm not sure if he's more gimmick than legitimate contender...whatever he is, he's fun to watch as he blows through outmatched opposition. In some ways I think of Jeremy Williams, who was another smallish heavyweight with fast, heavy hands. Ultimately Jeremy's limitations were found out.

His handlers probably feel the same way you do, otherwise why would he be fighting nobodies four years after the Olympic games? He should be fighting someone with a pulse by now, someone who can punch back.

[Boro]

He needs like 2 years/15ish fights. he'll get there if he doesn't mess up OUTside the ring.
He just might be the new Great White Hope, with the "adult film star" mustache to boot!

The great White hope!? there is no need for a White hope.

The heavyweight division was dominated by the Klitschkos for 2 decades and the guy who dethroned Wlad was!? you guessed it White.

And the real heir apparent Usyk is!? would you believe it, White.

What you really mean is the American White hope but he's not white, well I guess he is really considered Mexicans are like 70+% European or at least the majority are.

But if you're being honest with yourself Wilder was the American "Black hope" but it's socially unacceptable to say that despite the fact you hadn't had a champion who'd successfully defended the belt since Lamont Brewster.

[PBR Streetgang]

It's hard to forget when he was brutally stopped by Jalolov in the amateurs. He fought better in the rematch but that's a tough matchup for him.

I like Torrez, although I'm not sure if he's more gimmick than legitimate contender...whatever he is, he's fun to watch as he blows through outmatched opposition. In some ways I think of Jeremy Williams, who was another smallish heavyweight with fast, heavy hands. Ultimately Jeremy's limitations were found out.

[2fast2strong]

He needs like 2 years/15ish fights. he'll get there if he doesn't mess up OUTside the ring.
He just might be the new Great White Hope, with the "adult film star" mustache to boot!

I follow you on the 70’s p o r n stach but you lost me on the “great white hope”

There has been dominant white heavyweight champions since the Klitschko brothers

Or are you referring to American heavyweights?

And rich has an outstanding amateur record that I wasn’t aware of

I don’t understand the hate he gets, some poster calls him discount Marciano which is actually pretty funny

I like his boxing style, he lets it all go in the ring

[Boricua181]

Torrez is fighting 4 times a year which is a very good clip for a heavyweight.
He's actually fighting slightly progressive opponents as he works his way up the ranks.
I want to see him fight someone more accomplished than Dawejko, in his following fight.