Pro Boxing Question of the Day

[JohnP2]

I'll endeavor to post one up nightly. Might not vet any votes, but I'll keep posting if just one guy votes ;-)

Question of the Day

In light of the recent comments from Angel Garcia about holding off on big fights, as well as Danny's "I don't know why everyone is worried about me" comments when entering 140, which of the following effects will be realized:

1. Nothing
2, The media other welterweights to begin questioning if Danny is really 'about that' and salivate to fight him - Danny gets busy, win or lose stays at 147
3. The media other welterweights to begin questioning if Danny is really 'about that' and salivate to fight him - Danny goes back to 140 after an ass whipping.
4. The backlash is so deep Angel is put on the offensive and puts Danny in the line of fire for top contenders fight after fight, potentially making him 'great'.

Apologies as I see an option for poll but cannot seem to get it to work.

FWIW, I have mad respect for the Garcia camp. I just know they are getting toasted a little over Angel's last comments (Danny's are the ones' I initially found concerning, but I know what he meant).

[lefthook2daliva]

I'll endeavor to post one up nightly. Might not vet any votes, but I'll keep posting if just one guy votes ;-)

Question of the Day

In light of the recent comments from Angel Garcia about holding off on big fights, as well as Danny's "I don't know why everyone is worried about me" comments when entering 140, which of the following effects will be realized:

1. Nothing
2, The media other welterweights to begin questioning if Danny is really 'about that' and salivate to fight him - Danny gets busy, win or lose stays at 147
3. The media other welterweights to begin questioning if Danny is really 'about that' and salivate to fight him - Danny goes back to 140 after an ass whipping.
4. The backlash is so deep Angel is put on the offensive and puts Danny in the line of fire for top contenders fight after fight, potentially making him 'great'.

Apologies as I see an option for poll but cannot seem to get it to work.

FWIW, I have mad respect for the Garcia camp. I just know they are getting toasted a little over Angel's last comments (Danny's are the ones' I initially found concerning, but I know what he meant).

If I'm just a fan, can I answer?

Or is this just for the pros?

[goodvibes]

Garcia is gonna have to fight the top guys at 147 sooner or later if he wants to stay champion. Just a matter of when.

A lot of people have a grudge against him for the Salka fight even though he's proven what kind of fighter he is.

I believe win, lose, or draw..Danny stays at 147 for most likely the remainder of his career.

I really don't see him having the same power if he moved up into 154 down the line. His power and chin have taken him pretty far and I really think if he fights guys that are bigger/stronger there he'll lose. He is a solid boxer, but his power is his crutch he falls back on when he's getting outboxed.

Weirder things have happened though. BTW... "Salivate"? the heck? Lol

[JohnP2]

If I'm just a fan, can I answer?

Or is this just for the pros?

Ha ha. Look to the left. I made this for 'Pro Forum Posters'.....so you got this, no worries.

***QUESTION OF THE DAY***
Who do you feel is the hardest hitting prospect?
Anthony Joshua
Erickson Lubin
Maclom Mcallister
Charles Martin
Felix Verdejo
Oscar Rivas
[Insert Name Here]

I personally like Lubin. Dude has power that comes along once a decade,

[JohnP2]

BOXING QUESTION OF THE DAY
Can you name a world champion, if one exists, who did NOT have a good jab.

What's a 'good jab'? I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. Anyway you young boxers pay close attention to your jab. With boxing's 'comeback' let's hope we see the rebirth of the jab. There is nothing like watching a good jab on free TV. ;-)

BTW, the great Roy Jones didn't always use his jab because it wasn't always needed. But when he did throw it there was none better, IMO. Maybe Ali.

[LoadedWraps]

BOXING QUESTION OF THE DAY
Can you name a world champion, if one exists, who did NOT have a good jab.

What's a 'good jab'? I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. Anyway you young boxers pay close attention to your jab. With boxing's 'comeback' let's hope we see the rebirth of the jab. There is nothing like watching a good jab on free TV. ;-)

BTW, the great Roy Jones didn't always use his jab because it wasn't always needed. But when he did throw it there was none better, IMO. Maybe Ali.

A good jab is a jab which isn't telegraphed. A good jab is a crisp, fast, straight punch from the shoulder or from below the waist which is thrown from the shoulder if stepping in or planted and thowing with authority, or it can be more arm than shoulder if from below the waist and moving. A good jab like most proper punches is turned.

A poor jab is telegraphed, and/or the hand returns lazily and leaves an unnecessary/unintentional opening. A poor jab may also not be turned correctly.

I don't like to use guys like RJJ and Naseem as examples for what you should do in the ring because they relied heavily on athleticism over skill and fundamentals and while it may work, it's more imperetive up and coming fighters master the fundamentals and deviate from there, and some pros never master the fundamentals ever.

The best jab I have ever seen, including footage of before my time, is ODLH, and it's not close.

Champs who have won a title without a good jab are many, Foreman, Mosley, Hatton, Danny Garcia, even Maidana when he first won a belt didn't have a good jab at all.

[JohnP2]

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who would make a more dangerous fighter (today, any weight class):

1. Strongest fighter of all time with normal speed?
2. Fastest boxer of all time with average power?

My answer is #2...if you want a piece of that chin you have to get to it first. All the greats had more speed than power...and could knock a mother****er out too. But I'd like to see what sort of damage the strongest with normal speed could do--because I like seeing dudes get their bells rung.
What do you think would be more dangerous?

[Zaroku]

I want Garcia to tell his dad to chill, and fight brook, Porter or other top fighters.
Thurman would be a great start.

[JohnP2]

Champs who have won a title without a good jab are many, Foreman, Mosley, Hatton, Danny Garcia, even Maidana when he first won a belt didn't have a good jab at all.

Thanks for the walk-thru of jabs (and I agree with you on that). I was being a little tongue in cheek as a jab is what you said, in addition to many many things more. It's the least vulnerable punch, as an example. It's the only punch with a true matrix back to physical advantage and it's effectiveness, etc etc.

Nice list. I respectfully disagree about Mosely. I think his jab was lethal, when it was on, but it did come a bit later in his career. Fair enough about Roy Jones and Nas..I train and I do show those two as examples...if anything to show what "can" be accomplished. Often it will encourage young fighters when they see Roy Jones cat-like hands/feet to aspire for speed/agility. Unorthodox yes, but as you know I'm sure the higher fighters go, the more creative license they get. Anyway, good to see some touting the jab. It's my favorite punch (even over Roy's hook). ;-)

[JohnP2]

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who is the one fighter (other than Ali) you would never bet against if he were underdog? I thought long and hard about it, but I would say Nigel Benn. Full disclosure, I am a Eubank fan. I first saw him when he tore through this Spanish Harlem tourney back in the day no one knew who is was....other than he wasn't from that neighborhood. But he got down.
Regardless, Benn is one of the most intense boxers of the past 50 years, IMO. I know there have been some intense guys, but he's one full throttle, tough son-of-a-*****. He truly enjoys violence.