Comments Thread For: Lara: Hurd Better Work On Defense Before He Gets Really Hurt

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Whether Jarrett Hurd fights Julian Williams or an easier opponent next, Erislandy Lara has some advice for his rival. Lara told BoxingScene.com that if the former IBF/IBO/WBA 154-pound champion doesn't tighten his defense, his career at the elite level won't last long.
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[Bronx23]

Hurd already sounds punchy I fear for his health if he ever fights the heavy hitters of 160. I suspect that he'll be moving up in the near future. He just too damn big for 154. His days of beating up on the little guys are almost over. Lara hit him with everything but the kitchen sink. That size was just too much for him

[CubanGuyNYC]

Hurd already sounds punchy I fear for his health if he ever fights the heavy hitters of 160. I suspect that he'll be moving up in the near future. He just too damn big for 154. His days of beating up on the little guys are almost over. Lara hit him with everything but the kitchen sink. That size was just too much for him

Interesting how natural size and the manipulation of weight can have serious effects on the outcome of a fight. A lot of fans here don’t seem to appreciate this. It’s an old art. Not everyone does it effectively. But when they do, it’s a killer.

[GetSlappedSilly]

Lara is right. Im a fan of Jarrett Hurd but he's definitely taken a lot of punishment in his fights over the last 3 years. Even Jason Wellborn was putting it on him before Hurd knocked him out. He's been in wars with Lara, Williams, Trout amd Harrison was beating him up too before Hurd came back and knocked him out. All that punishment gotta take a toll on him somehow. Whoever Hurd picks as his next trainer has to be someone who can get him to tighten up his defense.

[khizon]

Lara is boring fighter and jealous of Hurds style because that's what fans enjoy watching.

[The D3vil]

Yeah, Hurd's the type of guy I see not having a long career, or kinda getting distracted ala Keith Thurman.

He's a smart guy, about to get married, and seems to not need to box to be happy.

A guy like J-Rock loves boxing. I noticed that when I heard him and Breadman calling PBC fights a few years ago. It's what made me a fan of theirs. The history and strategy of it seems to really interest him.