Originally posted by 1Eriugenus
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I actually was quite excited about Ennis years ago. He really seemed to be the next big name. Highly skilled and ko' ing bad comp fast.
At this point they are trying incredibly hard to make him a star. Boxing is dying, corrupt as hell and becoming a totally niche sport. So I HOPE I am wrong and Ennis moves to 154 and becomes a killer amongst the elite.
So far what I have seen is him not look great against Karen twice and last night he fought a totally inactive smaller fighter who got gifted a belt and he looked bad. Ennis got hit with a lot of clean shots, but he looked good offensively. His offense is built on a careless defense. He is going to have to tighten up his guard and think more against really good fighters. And his power at 147 looked elite against bad fighters, but he isn't a one punch power KO guy in the ring with anyone B grade. He won't be able to take those shots against a 154 big hitter who can box. It will change his game. And his game will still be good.....
But...he seems to carry the "I am the next RJJ Floyd SRR" crap around with him and he is arrogant....not confident like alot of fighters, who yes, all believe in themselves. Arrogance is insecurity disguised. With Ennis there is a chip on his shoulder that has resulted from the massive hype. He has been protected for a long time and Stan is a step up and kudos for whipping him. But to the Ennis fanboys now dancing in the streets and pushing the hype.
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If you yourselves believe that this fight was Ennis showing he is elite, I think you all may all want to wait a bit. If Ennis goes in against an Ortiz or Tszyu and obliterates them, I will be there with you. But until he does, he just seems a step below really good IMO.
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