Seth Mitchell vs. Jonathan Banks RbR & discussion thread

[ROSS CALIFORNIA]

Mitchell showed his chin was kind of iffy in his last fight. He also showed heart, so it was hard for me to judge. Now I know he doesn't have the greatest chin and of course his skills are lacking. He's still good for an ex football player.

[IMDAZED]

All the good Americans are playing football right?

Do you not understand what people mean when they say that? You sound like an idiot.

[onechance87]

Big upset,Good for banks tho

[techliam]

I don't get it though. Sometimes sparring partners can become good fighters. Larry Holmes was a sparring partner for Ali and he turned out to be a great Heavyweight champion. Not saying Banks here would be that good of course but I'm just saying that sparring with great fighters can pay off sometimes. Going to be looking forward to more of Banks's fights.

Same. He may not seem to be the greatest fighter, but i'll follow him because of his class, and his determination.

[Guest]

I don't get it though. Sometimes sparring partners can become good fighters. Larry Holmes was a sparring partner for Ali and he turned out to be a great Heavyweight champion. Not saying Banks here would be that good of course but I'm just saying that sparring with great fighters can pay off sometimes. Going to be looking forward to more of Banks's fights.

The myth isn't that they aren't good, it's that they develop a sparring partner mentality, meaning surviving the rounds, and not doing too much to get kicked out of camp.

Some fighters fall into that trap.'

Banks didn't tonight. Cracked the hype job good. Banks is usually a pretty lazy fighter overall.

[kiaba360]

Great moment for Banks. I'm still not completely sure if Mitchell has a bad chin, it could be that he's just getting caught cold.

[Riley Freeman]

Ya They are. Cam Newton would have shattered Bank's jaw.
I was at the DC Boxing Gym,Cam Newton was boxing just for fun a few months ago, he never even threw a punch prior to the sparring. I saw him knocking out guys who been sparring for years.

Is there video of it?

[The Hammer]

Great moment for Banks. I'm still not completely sure if Mitchell has a bad chin, it could be that he's just getting caught cold.

It's his defense. He leaves himself open to counterpunches sometimes and he isn't patient enough with his attacks.

[PureBoxingCEO]

Still shocked, 3 times down

[dan_cov]

Hahaa @ everyone voting Banks K.O after the fight had finished!