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Ok, before you guys jump on me, let me explain why I think this way. Since becoming a trainer, I see the game from a different perspective. I see it from the outside in, instead of inside out, if that makes any sense.
I talk with the head trainer of my gym after every fight on Sunday and we discuss what we saw. I can't tell you how impressive Mikey is right now.
First off, his patience is unbelievable for a young fighter. He doesn't take many risks and the one's he does take are very calculated. Now some of you will say that JuanMa is done and that it's not an impressive win, but it's HOW he won that is so impressive.
JuanMa can still punch and is a tough dude, and Mikey played with him. Literally played with him for 4 rounds. He landed when he wanted to, set him up with the lead left hook early on to take away the right hand jab and then timed him later with the 1-2.
Mikey does subtle things that are really difficult to see and I can tell you the kid is EXTREMELY well trained. He is really taught well in the fundamentals and thinks in the ring, not just react.
He can punch, take a punch, has decent speed, is very accurate and is very smart. I think with his counter punching style, he will be a nightmare for anyone in that weight class.
Salido is a very tough opponent to deal with because of his pressure and style, Mikey just picked him apart. JuanMa may not be the same fighter he once was, but Mikey just toyed with him.
I believe Mikey is a pound for pound fighter right now. He's way ahead of where he should be for his age, he's a seasoned pro and looks like he's been fighting for 20 years.
I talk with the head trainer of my gym after every fight on Sunday and we discuss what we saw. I can't tell you how impressive Mikey is right now.
First off, his patience is unbelievable for a young fighter. He doesn't take many risks and the one's he does take are very calculated. Now some of you will say that JuanMa is done and that it's not an impressive win, but it's HOW he won that is so impressive.
JuanMa can still punch and is a tough dude, and Mikey played with him. Literally played with him for 4 rounds. He landed when he wanted to, set him up with the lead left hook early on to take away the right hand jab and then timed him later with the 1-2.
Mikey does subtle things that are really difficult to see and I can tell you the kid is EXTREMELY well trained. He is really taught well in the fundamentals and thinks in the ring, not just react.
He can punch, take a punch, has decent speed, is very accurate and is very smart. I think with his counter punching style, he will be a nightmare for anyone in that weight class.
Salido is a very tough opponent to deal with because of his pressure and style, Mikey just picked him apart. JuanMa may not be the same fighter he once was, but Mikey just toyed with him.
I believe Mikey is a pound for pound fighter right now. He's way ahead of where he should be for his age, he's a seasoned pro and looks like he's been fighting for 20 years.
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