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Last edited by richardt; 10-28-2019, 12:12 PM.
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Originally posted by richardt View PostAt a time when countless 6-0 to 15-0 prospects were fighting on ShoBox against each other, Arum was having countless prospects instead fighting 12-6-1 setup type fighters. It's been an epidemic that I witnessed for years.
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Originally posted by Bob Haymon View PostLots of Top Rank fighters have fought on ShoBox but their budget is so small compared to other platforms that it's mostly just a showcase for fighters from second tier promoters, that's why you've never seen Spence or Wilder on ShoBox either. You only see guys like Haney, Prograis, and Ennis. None of those guys was with a big promoter at the time who could get them on FS1, ESPN, or DAZN.
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Originally posted by killakali View PostLike Shakur fighting for a world title in his 12th pro fight or like Loma in his 2nd pro fight or like Teofimo in his 15th pro fight?
Maybe he should take the Deontay wilder route of stepping up ????
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Originally posted by richardt View PostThat was in Mexico and no TV. Arum never lets his prospects of any age fight on ShowBox where many fighters became future contenders and world champions. Or on other cards vs other prospects. Not interested in non-stop farce setups.
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Originally posted by richardt View PostYou're exaggeration doesnt work. They will protect him like a fragile egg. They tried the same thing with Diego De La Hoya and that came back to bite him in the ass. Prospects should be facing other prospects like they have for over a decade on ShoBox but I guarantee you they wont put him in like thousand of prospects have on ShoBox. They dont want any of that smoke. He'll be protected like a fragile kitten playing in the kiddie pool.
Maybe he should take the Deontay wilder route of stepping up ????
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Originally posted by PulpFriction View PostWhile i agree with you, he is 16 years old and he is a senior in high school. I think he’ll get soft looks until he is at least 18 or 19 then maybe some worthy prospects but i would think it is risky to put a 16-17 yr old kid in there with any kind’ve prospect with experience.
Also, Canelo started pro when he was 15 and fought no hopers for 21 months before he eventually started to step up.
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Originally posted by Clegg View PostWhy do see him being more protected than other prospects? Seems too early to say how they'll develop him
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Originally posted by richardt View PostYou're exaggeration doesnt work. They will protect him like a fragile egg. They tried the same thing with Diego De La Hoya and that came back to bite him in the ass. Prospects should be facing other prospects like they have for over a decade on ShoBox but I guarantee you they wont put him in like thousand of prospects have on ShoBox. They dont want any of that smoke. He'll be protected like a fragile kitten playing in the kiddie pool.
Also, Canelo started pro when he was 15 and fought no hopers for 21 months before he eventually started to step up.Last edited by PulpFriction; 10-27-2019, 05:10 AM.
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Originally posted by richardt View PostYou're exaggeration doesnt work. They will protect him like a fragile egg. They tried the same thing with Diego De La Hoya and that came back to bite him in the ass. Prospects should be facing other prospects like they have for over a decade on ShoBox but I guarantee you they wont put him in like thousand of prospects have on ShoBox. They dont want any of that smoke. He'll be protected like a fragile kitten playing in the kiddie pool.
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