Augustus v. Ngoudjo

[Bozo_no no]

I agree, I dont think he's got enough going to be a real threat at top level.

That's kind of unfair, as he humilaited Alex Trujillo and Courtney Burton reccently.

Those were two very solid wins.

Augustus' big problem is that he's taken so many fights on a weeks notice in other guy's home towns and done so while being a chronic weed smoker.

He feels of his 24 losses that only 4 were legit.

He has been robbed more than any other fighter.

I think his reccent string of fights show he's a top 10 - 15 140lber.

I think he could shock some stiffer opposition.

Mayweather and Tszyu have a lot of good things to say about him.

[Mike_R]

i think augustus is viewed as very dangerous by a lot of the top fighter's management. for example, cotto's last minute ordeal a couple weeks ago- that could have been augustus fighting him but they didn't go that route. because as bozo said, not enough to gain- but plenty to lose- and losing is always a very real possibility for anyone facing emanuel.

i check b-ruce like twice a week, heh.
i suppose i'm an augustus "nut hugger" as you guys say. but a self admitted one. i don't think anyone should downplay anything about augustus- he's got a lot of character and is just so damn good and entertaining.

[Bozo_no no]

i don't think anyone should downplay anything about augustus- he's got a lot of character and is just so damn good and entertaining.

Well said.

The best part is every top pro that brings him in as a sparring partner (and there are a lot) rave about his professionalism and how hard he works them.

On top of that, he's very entertaining to watch.

[vB Martin]

Trujillo and Burton aren't really great measures of a fighter.

Trujillo had a decent record against limited opposition.

Burton, including the gift decision against Augustus, has lost his last 4.

Augustus is a fighter I will always go out of my way to see, and he might win a title before he retires, but he won't hold it long. He's getting a little long in the tooth.