So Just How Good Is Linares?

Linares is very good on the offensive. Like you say, he has good handspeed coupled with great punch variety and composite punching. That being said, he seems to become increasingly lackadaisical as the fights ware on. Very hittable, but doesn't neccesarily possess the toughness and punch resistance required to handle what his opponents are landing. You can throw as many punches, and land as many punches as you like, but if you can't hurt your opponent, you're most likely going to be in for a tough night. Linares has seemingly lacked the capacity to hurt opponents at 135lbs.

I'd expect Linares to feature in some great match-ups over the coming years, but I don't see him setting the world a-light.

 

he's basic as **** and lacks creativity.

 

he always impresses with athleticism but stamina seems to be an issue in the fights I've seen of him, either that or he's easy to figure out cause he comes out blazing but almost always looks worse later fights. used to think he was on his way to P4P rankings and even gave him a second chance thinking he'd easily whup Demarco. I don't think Freddie's the trainer for him, he needs a more defensive/ countering style.

 

He's one of the greatest fighters I've ever seen.

 

I was surprised that the HBO Commentators were creaming over this guy that way. I actually heard Sugar Ray Robinson's name brought up in the conversation of Linares. I think Lampley or Kellerman brought it up. It was quite innapropriate.

Linares has skills and size, and he was physically bigger than DeMarco, but he seems weak for his size. I don't know how good he will be, but I do know He'd better stay away from 140. He doesn't have the physical strength to compete with the beasts there.

 

what do you mean?:think

 

in a way, he makes me think of Mijares

 

I too was surprised by how he seemed to lack power despite being so well built

 

steward 1 round in claiming it's the greatest **** he's ever seen was ****ing hilarious though

 

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :nut

 

LOL, was he really on him like that?? :rofl:rofl:rofl

 

If his face didn't fall apart, everyone would be singing a very different tune.

Unfortunate.

 

He's not good, nor was he ever. Mijares had the skills, just lacked the mentality. Linares lacks the skills, the mentality, and the chin.

 

Bit harsh, El.