If the Amateurs dont mean anything then someone explain this to me

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Why was it the guy who made the team for his country and won 2 gold medals was able to shut out the so called pro (even tho he looked FAR from it) who failed to make the team for his country? It should also be noted Donaire only had about 80 amateur fights.

[Biolink]

Meh if you're that good as a pro then you're that good but you are right that people undervalued Rigos am experience. I'm sure he's seen every single trick one could think of

[Russian Crushin]

You miss understand what people mean by that. When someone says that, it simply means that just because a guy is a top amateur doesnt mean he will be a top pro. Does it happen sometimes tho? Sure it does, but not most of the time. There are many top amateur who crash and burn in the pros. Just look at mexico; very few top amateur fighters but most pro champs

[MindBat]

"That's 'cause most kids on here just started watchin' boxin'!"

[LacedUp]

You miss understand what people mean by that. When someone says that, it simply means that just because a guy is a top amateur doesnt mean he will be a top pro. Does it happen sometimes tho? Sure it does, but not most of the time. There are many top amateur who crash and burn in the pros. Just look at mexico; very few top amateur fighters but most pro champs

Cubans as well. Look at Solis, amazing amateur. Moderate pro. Lot of guys who are crap amateurs or have no amateur experiences turn out to be good pros. It's a different game.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

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Originally Posted by Russian Crushin

You miss understand what people mean by that. When someone says that, it simply means that just because a guy is a top amateur doesnt mean he will be a top pro. Does it happen sometimes tho? Sure it does, but not most of the time. There are many top amateur who crash and burn in the pros. Just look at mexico; very few top amateur fighters but most pro champs

Cubans as well. Look at Solis, amazing amateur. Moderate pro. Lot of guys who are crap amateurs or have no amateur experiences turn out to be good pros. It's a different game.

That's just not a fair way to look at it. Solis obviously didn't adapt well to the lifestyle in the US. He couldn't keep himself dedicated. When you're "starved" in Cuba and deprived of beef (yes beef is illegal over there) then come here and have all this freedom then its hard to stay dedicated.


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[{Pito}]

Most people who disregard the ams have never competed. Period. And no training and sparring isn't the same as competing.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Oh btw, a fat and out of shape Solis still outclasses his opponents.


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[LacedUp]

That's just not a fair way to look at it. Solis obviously didn't adapt well to the lifestyle in the US. He couldn't keep himself dedicated. When you're "starved" in Cuba and deprived of beef (yes beef is illegal over there) then come here and have all this freedom then its hard to stay dedicated.


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Of course, that's a part of it. But whatever the reason may be, it hasn't worked out for him. It worked out for other Cubans such as Gamboa or Rigo, so why not Solis?

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Most people who disregard the ams have never competed. Period. And no training and sparring isn't the same as competing.

I think I'm starting to realize this...


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