Matt Korobov vs. Jose Uzcategui

[From Russia]

As an amateur he was not bad, for example here is his fight against Daniel Jakobs, KD at 5:58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDnAItHkiU

[The Hammer]

As an amateur he was not bad, for example here is his fight against Daniel Jakobs, KD at 5:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDnAItHkiU

Thanks, I hadn't seen this one.

[{Darko}]

As an amateur he was not bad, for example here is his fight against Daniel Jakobs, KD at 5:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDnAItHkiU

not bad isn't the words i would use to describe going 311-10 and winning the world championships twice

[Citizen Koba]

Will teach him next time he tried to throw combos of punches and hammer slaps

As I pointed out earlier tho, Mattvey needs to do something to make himself stand out. He needs to be more fan friendly. He can win rounds forever, but it won't make him into a star on the US circuit.

He needs the KOs to raise his profile, but looks vulnerable when he goes hunting them. Dunno - perhaps Mattvey needs to think about a new trainer.

Let's see how he does tomorrow. On paper Bolivita, however unproven could be his most dangerous challenge to date (though Ossie Duran, Brewer and Edwards are possibly sterner tests than anyone Uzcategui has faced) as a young hungry KO artist.

Looking forward to it either way.

[BattleAxePurist]

As I pointed out earlier tho, Mattvey needs to do something to make himself stand out. He needs to be more fan friendly. He can win rounds forever, but it won't make him into a star on the US circuit.

He needs the KOs to raise his profile, but looks vulnerable when he goes hunting them. Dunno - perhaps Mattvey needs to think about a new trainer.

Let's see how he does tomorrow. On paper Bolivita, however unproven could be his most dangerous challenge to date (though Ossie Duran, Brewer and Edwards are possibly sterner tests than anyone Uzcategui has faced) as a young hungry KO artist.

Looking forward to it either way.

He is unlike the others who were opponents brought in to lose.Uzcategui is coming to win.

Yeah - one of the things you can see with Korobovs last few fights is that he's started to get more aggressive and take more risks, I believe he knows Kovalev on a personal level and is certainly aware of the splash both GGG and Kovalev have made with their more aggressive styles.

Given how his career has stagnated I think he's become aware he needs to show a more fan friendly style - problem is I ain't sure how well he can pull it off.

He very nearly paid the price for this approach in the Edwards fight, and I believe he'll be more cautious against a known puncher like Bolivita. Certainly he needs to get the measure of the guy first.

IMO Korobov needs to try to box Jose through to at least the mid-rounds, and not be looking for the KO unless he's absolutely sure Bolivita is close to done.

Nonetheless Korobov is a superb technical boxer, and when he's not looking to put on a show, rarely loses a round. If he goes for the UD I certainly wouldn't blame him and would expect him to win comfortably on points.

That said, Uzcategui clearly is not without skill himself and has a fearsome KO record - albeit against largely unproven opposition. I can't really make an educated judgement on his ability given his limited opposition but he has a high workrate, and seems to throw reasonable combinations though seems to fight largely on reflex, and often wings his punches. Kid needs to tighten up a bit both on offense and defense.

For me Korobov wins by wide UD if he chooses to box, but can't afford to take big risks.

Yeah he tends to throw shots you wouldn't expect he's not textbook which could make him dangerous.I really like the potential of this fight.

[Hougigo]

As I pointed out earlier tho, Mattvey needs to do something to make himself stand out. He needs to be more fan friendly. He can win rounds forever, but it won't make him into a star on the US circuit.

He needs the KOs to raise his profile, but looks vulnerable when he goes hunting them. Dunno - perhaps Mattvey needs to think about a new trainer.

Let's see how he does tomorrow. On paper Bolivita, however unproven could be his most dangerous challenge to date (though Ossie Duran, Brewer and Edwards are possibly sterner tests than anyone Uzcategui has faced) as a young hungry KO artist.

Looking forward to it either way.

I'm still wondering how he didn't KO milton Nunez

[Hougigo]

I think Korobov takes a decision here.

Some people he doesn't KO and i'm just scratching my head.... like Milton Nunez.... how do you not KO Milton Nunez?

[The Hammer]

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Very short highlight package

Not surprised cos that fight was terrible.