Does anyone really think Santa Cruz could beat Russell Jr.

[B Phontain]

Yes... Yes I do. LSC activity rate is no joke

[cork]

I just don't see it, even with the high work rate of Leo's. Russell is faster, has better fundamentals, better foot work and is more powerful with any punch you name.

I hate watching lsc fight. It feels too basic but it's hard to judge his fight because he's so active in the ring that his punch might not be effective he might just steal rounds on activity alone.

[champion4ever]

Fuck no! That's why he's been avoiding him. Russell actually has some combination snap and pop on his punches while Leo Santa Cruz' punches are more of the volume, arm punching variety.

[Outwest Exp 355]

I could see Leo getting the win. GRJ is a small individual and I don’t think his defense is that great. He doesn’t slip many punches, he just covers up. He has tremendous hand speed and he’s a great combination puncher. But I think he will struggle to get off due to Leo’s activity.

[WhatDisButtonDo]

I actually think Leo would beat him honestly, so i don't get why he ducks Gary. Gary is a good fighter but he can be timed and beat. I really don't get why he's calling out Davis. I would root for him heavily over Gervonta, but Davis would knock him out easily.

[QueensburyRules]

I just don't see it, even with the high work rate of Leo's. Russell is faster, has better fundamentals, better foot work and is more powerful with any punch you name.

- -Junior neutered by a novice Loma.

Been hanging on the fringes since then. When he retires, nobody to notice.

[deanrw]

I think Gary is slipping quite a bit. It might be ring rust, but his reflexes have slowed his last couple fights. He no longer has head movement and is getting hit more.

[Mister Wolf]

Santa Cruz has no power at 126 coupled with having zero defensive skill. Russell would play tether ball with his head.

[Mexican_Puppet]

Santa Cruz has no power at 126 coupled with having zero defensive skill. Russell would play tether ball with his head.

Santa Cruz has good defense

Better than GGG

[Mr.365]

GRJ isnt a scary man like the heavier Tank so Leo Santa Cruz can beat Gary since LSC doesnt have to jump weight!