The man clearly has a puncher's chance against anyone, but can a puncher's chance carry him through five straight fights? He's strong and tough, but, in terms of boxing ability, he is only marginally better than Carl Froch. I cannot see this man beating Mikkel Kessler or Andre Ward. Despite several flaws and focus issues, I'd put him as and underdog against Dirrell as well.
King Arthur will not win the Super Six
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I think you're doing him a slight disservice.
It's not as if he is getting outboxed each fight and relies on his power to bail him out and knockout the opponent. He uses his power to keep the opponent wary, and by about round 5, you can subtly see him increase the pressure, the counters, and the overall output. He doesn't leave it too late. -
He boxed more effectively than Taylor didnt need the KO. Nice jab and combinations. Needs to be more active.The man clearly has a puncher's chance against anyone, but can a puncher's chance carry him through five straight fights? He's strong and tough, but, in terms of boxing ability, he is only marginally better than Carl Froch. I cannot see this man beating Mikkel Kessler or Andre Ward. Despite several flaws and focus issues, I'd put him as and underdog against Dirrell as well.Comment
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I had it even going into the last round. I'm not a JT fanboy either. I'm not suggesting that AA is not a solid fighter, but he's not close to being my favorite to win it all. I think he is quite average in pretty much every aspect except for punching power and toughness. His defense is average. Someone who presents him with angles will open him up easily. His feet seem painfully slow and his handspeed is only average among the Super Six.Comment
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I have no idea how anyone had it even specially with the point deduction..I had it even going into the last round. I'm not a JT fanboy either. I'm not suggesting that AA is not a solid fighter, but he's not close to being my favorite to win it all. I think he is quite average in pretty much every aspect except for punching power and toughness. His defense is average. Someone who presents him with angles will open him up easily. His feet seem painfully slow and his handspeed is only average among the Super Six.
He might have trouble with Kessler no one elseComment
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He was supposed to get outboxed by Taylor and the complete opposite happened. He didn't even need the KO. His boxing ability has been greatly underestimated. He is definitely a threat to anyone in the super 6 and has far more than just a "punchers chance"
If Froch is going to be knocked out by someone, its him.Comment
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All these fights are tough for all the fighters. That's the beauty of this tournament. We won't know who's going to win after just one round.Comment
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Didn't see any punch stats, but I'd surprised to find that AA landed more than JT. I see AA having big trouble with both Kessler and Ward. If Dirrell works on some things, maybe gets rid of grandpa as his trainer, he could threaten AA as well IMHO.Comment
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