RATE Matchroom's INDIAN boxer Nishant Dev's pro debut

[Dr Z]

He looked good. He looked like he belongs as a prospect. I didn't see any red flags but we will have to see as the level of competition improves.

I think he was outpointed quite a bit in the amateurs, and his defense needs work. But you will not see Dev being matched with a veteran boxer who is say to #75 - 25 at BoxRec anytime soon.


Having said that, he is a very good young prospect. I think his body type is at middleweight and he will be competing there within 1-2 years. 154- 160 is where boxing sort of changes and you better be able to take a punch vs. others that are not newbies, trial houses or journeymen.


Well see. Check back in two years.

[HisExcellency]

I think for the first time in forever, India might have a very good pro prospect that is 100% Indian But he needs to watch his weight because if he moves up in class to 160 or 168 he will need to protect that chin even more.

Dev is a talent but his losses were mostly vs. non Indian opponents. Why do you think that is so? Your theory is ....


https://boxrec.com/en/box-am/1037559

Haha glad to see you've finally changed your tune Z! As for his 7 losses, 6 of them were against non-Indian opponents but 5 were either SD/MD losses which means they were extremely CLOSE fights in important competitions like the Olympics, Olympic qualifiers, World Amateur Championships etc.

[HisExcellency]

He looked good. He looked like he belongs as a prospect. I didn't see any red flags but we will have to see as the level of competition improves.

Well said...he passes the eye test and has the amateur credentials but we won't know for certain until he steps up in competition. I just hope that Hearn DOESN'T move him too quickly and allows him time to develop.

[HisExcellency]

I was very impressed with Nishant in his pro debut and he looked really sharp. His height is 6'1? Does he plan on fighting at 160?

He looked very strong physically and his punches did damage. Hearn will take his time with the "Indian Golden Boy."

Yes he's 6'1 and will probably fight at 160lbs in the future but he does look very sharp at Super Welterweight and seems to have fast hands, KO power and a high ring IQ. Fingers crossed Hearn doesn't blow this golden opportunity because the financial opportunities are limitless.

[Dr Z]

Haha glad to see you've finally changed your tune Z! As for his 7 losses, 6 of them were against non-Indian opponents but 5 were either SD/MD losses which means they were extremely CLOSE fights in important competitions like the Olympics, Olympic qualifiers, World Amateur Championships etc.

Yes. His international competition in the amateuer suggests he is not all that as he loses as often as he wins. He is a king among the ant hill of Indian vs, Indian competition though!
His combos are crisp. He is a joy to watch. But I need to get a better gauge of his power and durability. What is his reach? Who is his trainer?




I think he is the best Indian prospect in pro boxing...maybe ever.

[HisExcellency]

Yes. His international competition in the amateuer suggests he is not all that as he loses as often as he wins. He is a king among the ant hill of Indian vs, Indian competition though!
His combos are crisp. He is a joy to watch. But I need to get a better gauge of his power and durability. What is his reach? Who is his trainer?




I think he is the best Indian prospect in pro boxing...maybe ever.

Disagree re amateurs...he won a World Amateur Bronze after losing a SD to the eventual Gold medallist from Kazakhstan and lost a MD to Verde in the Olympic Bronze medal match. Verde went on to win Silver but Dev has beaten him before. My point being is that Dev tends to go FAR in competitions and only loses to the top guys in extremely close fights.

I agree with the rest of your post though! Dev is indeed a JOY to watch and has a very pro friendly style. I don't know his reach but he's currently being trained by Ronnie Shields who is Shakur Stevenson's ex-coach so is in good hands.

Dev is definitely the BEST Indian prospect in boxing right now but there's another 5 I consider on the same level (excluding 50% Indian Sheeraz).

[Dr Z]

Disagree re amateurs...he won a World Amateur Bronze after losing a SD to the eventual Gold medallist from Kazakhstan and lost a MD to Verde in the Olympic Bronze medal match. Verde went on to win Silver but Dev has beaten him before. My point being is that Dev tends to go FAR in competitions and only loses to the top guys in extremely close fights.

I agree with the rest of your post though! Dev is indeed a JOY to watch and has a very pro friendly style. I don't know his reach but he's currently being trained by Ronnie Shields who is Shakur Stevenson's ex-coach so is in good hands.

Dev is definitely the BEST Indian prospect in boxing right now but there's another 5 I consider on the same level (excluding 50% Indian Sheeraz).

Winning Bronze often means you won two matches and lost one. That is as far as Dev has gone in a major event. Ronnie Shield is a very good trainer. Dev is above where Sheeraz was a pro when he was at a similar age.

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Nishant Dev just improved to 3-0 with 2 wins by KO/TKO.

Nishant Dev scored a 6th round TKO win today.