Wasn't...Berchelt being overhyped by NSB?

[maguirre]

Funny part is you never made any prediction before the fight took place. Why? And now you made this thread.

Next time you should at least post who you think would win.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Funny part is you never made any prediction before the fight took place. Why? And now you made this thread.

Next time you should at least post who you think would win.

I don't follow 'eye test' fighters. I follow guys who actually beat somebody worth a damn. Which ironically are the guys who most of NSB dislike.

I didn't even know they were fighting until I saw the pinned thread and by that time the fight was almost over.

In any case it doesn't matter who I predict wins. I've said it before. I care about guys beating someone worth something.

Berchelt was heavily overhyped. Period. The man accomplished very little.

It would be like Saunders beating Berlanga at 168. Who the hell cares? Berlanga hasn't fought anybody worth a damn, he just passes the 'eye test' yet accomplished nothing. Such a win does NOTHING for Saunders. That's how I felt with Berchelt, same as Kelly, same as DuBWAH, same as Verdejo, etc. It's just a bunch of 'eye test' hyping. The "JuanMa Effect" as it were.

[Nash out]

Not by me. never really rated him, nor the guy who beat him, I forget his name. Poor division.

[maguirre]

Berchelt was never really hyped. He was never elevated to the level of Loma type fighters. Maybe some fans did. Miguel was still known for his hard-fought battle against Vargas. Which was a see-saw battle. There's nothing impressive about working that super-hard to beat a worned-out fighter like Francisco.

[BoxingIsGreat]

The boxing traditionalists are taking a lot of heavy losses: Commey, Loma, Berchelt, Campbell, etc. All the people they picked to win came up short BIG time. Many of them are questioning their boxing 'expertise.'

Traditionalists are people who toe the line to appear an expert and a part of that expert community. You can add to my above list.

I and some rare ones picked against all those fighters. Been telling NSB for the longest time that Berchelt was nothing special, with his up and down, torso open, chin in the air kinda style. I was never surprised last night. The only thing he had was size. One of the most cement footed fighters I've ever seen.

[paulf]

No, the public wants action and two guys/gals actually trying.

Or did you forget how many people complained about how many of Tyson's fights didn't last long enough to hit the concession stand, yet his fight with Holyfield was one of the highest drawing?

No. People want their money's worth. They get it if the decision was hard fought over 10 or 12 rounds.

Which is why Spence/Danny drew more money than Canelo recently.

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[nghtmr111]

Lomachenko wanted no part of Berchelt and did not want to unify with him back when he was a champ at 130. They're both with Top Rank so, very easy fight to make if Loma wanted it. Berchelt 10/10 would accept that fight since that would be the highest payday of his career.

I wish I remembered what video it was... Loma was wrapping his hands I believe, and was asked about Berchelt.

Loma responded with "that fight doesn't interest me"

Whether he'd destroy Berchelt or not, he had a belt... I don't understand why he didn't want that fight.

[STREET CLEANER]

Berchelt was not overhyped. Other fighters would not even mention him. He was a high risk champ because his power and offense. Valdez is simply that good and showed it.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Lol at speaking Lomachenko ducked that bum.

[R-Hand Southpaw]

where do you get this from? from what i remember berchelt wasnt ready for loma and wanted some title defenses first when loma approached him for a fight. very strange comments

You'd think the way people pull lies out of their ass.es here there would be more people in the magic show but right?