Erislandy Lara Vs Sergio Martinez would be nice

[mathed]

Mathed, do we know when and where Rigo's next fight is? I hope they bring him up quickly, as promised. These little fights against unknowns are just tantalizing. These poor opponents are like sheep being led to the slaughter. I want to see what Guillermo's true professional potential might be.

I think he is fighting a guy named Adolpho Landeros on February 5th. Next weeks FNF on the undercard. I hope they move him along as well, he is too mature to be coddled he can easily take a step up. The guy he is facing has a record of 20-12 which could be worse but could be better.

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

I think Lara can give Sergio a run for his money.This dude is the real deal,I've been watching some of his fights,and he has the talent and skill to dominate at 154.Lara's Only 26 years old(He's made a fan out of me)

If you don't know he is watch this



Did Erislandy Lara Beat Up Ricky Hatton In Sparring?

Fowler,

IDK man. He is talented no doubt. BUT, I need to see him in with B level fighters 1st. I would be lying if I told you I wouldnt be watching his career closely. But not yet Fowler, IMO.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I think he is fighting a guy named Adolpho Landeros on February 5th. Next weeks FNF on the undercard. I hope they move him along as well, he is too mature to be coddled he can easily take a step up. The guy he is facing has a record of 20-12 which could be worse but could be better.

Thanks for the info. Looks like I asked just in time!

It's a tricky thing, bringing up a guy like Rigo in the pro game. On the one hand, he's far too experienced and far too good to be fed easy opposition. On the other hand, the game is different, so you want to make sure he catches on. It would be a crime to let his talent go to waste.

[-Hyperion-]

rofl....did soembody just say lara has better reflexes than martinez??...martinez is alike a ****ing cat...martinez would toy with him, right now....too much foot speed.....

lara looks solid but he aint really dazzling and his offense is not versatile enough, thats why when his opponents decide theyre going the distance, lara cant get them out of there....

[CubanGuyNYC]

rofl....did soembody just say lara has better reflexes than martinez??...martinez is alike a ****ing cat...martinez would toy with him, right now....too much foot speed.....

lara looks solid but he aint really dazzling and his offense is not versatile enough, thats why when his opponents decide theyre going the distance, lara cant get them out of there....

lol I had to look back for that comment!

I agree with much of what you've written. There's a lot of wishful thinking going on here, in my opinion. Lara just looks like a good prospect...someone to keep an eye on, especially if you're of Cuban descent. But the guy only has nine pro fights with five knockouts. I don't place too much stock on knockout ratio, but Erislandy is being fed a lot of weak boxers early in his career. It's not tough to look good against these guys. If he was tearing through them I might be more impressed. Even then, to dream of matching Lara up with Sergio Martinez, this early in his pro career, is just unthinkable.

[mathed]

Thanks for the info. Looks like I asked just in time!

It's a tricky thing, bringing up a guy like Rigo in the pro game. On the one hand, he's far too experienced and far too good to be fed easy opposition. On the other hand, the game is different, so you want to make sure he catches on. It would be a crime to let his talent go to waste.

I agree, letting talent like his go to waste would be an insane mistake. At least he is not fighting guys with records like 2-20-4 or something. I can't wait to see him in his first title fight.