Nice to see Russians like Pirog making use of the excellent easten American style .

[nomadman]

Are blacks gonna start claiming this Russian kid now?

Well he looks a bit like Winky so why not?

[Mikhnienko]

He has great defense, bends his knees, feints, counters very well. He outslicked the not so slick Jacobs.

There is a Russian SMW Maxim Vlasov (18-0) that you may like, not as crafty as Pirog but...

Ravelo fought Andre Ward and Allen Green, lost to both by 8TKO

KO 3 the knockout is beautiful
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You should also check out Ismayl Sillakh, LHW, you'd like him i think. I think him and Cuban Despaigne will be Dawson's biggest challenges at LHW in the future.


KO Judah on the Hopkins Jones undercard.
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Why are people going mad about this guy? He ain't fought anyone of note yet.

Jantuah, Toygonbaev, Ajetovic, Kodzaev, Chikov, Mitchell Tatevosyan, Jacobs. That is a very solid resume for 17 fights.

Its called a philly shell for a reason. It isn't my fault Cali fighters like to block shots with their chin and swing wildly.
Also Sergio and Paul murk this poverty stricked Russian.

Speaking of guys who block shots with their chin in the air, swing wildly with terrible accuracy and have loads of problem with guys (Quintana lol) who can offer lateral movement and don't just stand right in front of you.........i think Pirog could present alot of problems for PW based on their styles.

He beat a imposter 22 year old kid who hit puberty about six years ago. Williams would send him back to Russia titleless after dishing out a one sided beating. martinez would stop him on cuts.

really don't think so tbh.

[Mikhnienko]

Well he looks a bit like Winky so why not?

I saw someone say Pirog reminded him of the Russian hitman in the movie Rock'n'rolla lol kind of does.

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[nomadman]

I saw someone say Pirog reminded him of the Russian hitman in the movie Rock'n'rolla lol kind of does.

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A little bit. But I honestly think, if Winky were a white guy, he'd look a lot like Pirog. It's in the nose and brow ridge mostly.

[jaestix1]

Only thing I'm upset is he's 30. For some reason only the really young prospects excite me. I still can't wait to see his next fight, and enjoy the 2-3 prime years he has left.

his slick style could help him last a couple of more years then just 2-3

[Mikhnienko]

his slick style could help him last a couple of more years then just 2-3

I'd assume he has another 4-5 years of prime physical peak. He just turned 30