Originally posted by SUBZER0ED
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So many times the triangle theory fails, this one being the Maidana comparison where Matthysee is perceived to be as big or bigger, more accurate puncher than Maidana. I remember some people thought because Rigo was hurt twice by Marroquin, that meant he was destined to be leveled by Donaire. I kept telling people, each fight has it's own unique chemistry, its own unique dynamics and because a guy was hurt by a guy who does not hit as hard as Donaire, doesn't mean Donaire is going to be even more successful with his greater power......and that's assuming Matthysee has greater power than Maidana. If comparison shopping was a science, it would be easy to get rich off of boxing.
I would not be surprised if Broner was is able to withstand Matthysee's punches. I think the odds are he does not but if Broner took his punches or blocked and slipped enough of them and won, would I be shocked? Should anyone be shocked? Not really. Not if they have been a fan longer than a day. This is boxing and anything can and does happen, regularly. The only thing that would shock me is if crashed before the fight, woke up and they were announcing Broner the clear, uncontroversial winner and I found my head crazy glued to the carpet and pink were elephants dancing on my chest. In other words shocked at the glue and elephants, not shocked at Broner winning, in any form. After watching over five thousand fights, this would be among the least shocking. Broner may not be liked by everyone, but he does have skills.
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