donaire vs mathebula..height disparity...

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  1. king khan

    king khan Boxing Junkie banned

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    :lol: Caba's chin is one of his main strengths. . .

    Mathebula has been KO'd . . But it was almost a decade ago.


    I do agree that tall skinny guys are a potential "hillariously awkward KO waiting to happen." Donaire has the power, and skill to do it. . .
     
  2. igor_otsky

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    No.


    Pwill doesnt approve.
     
  3. PIPO23

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    I'd like to see Donaire match Pacquiao when Manny won the 122 lbs championship by

    destroying anothe South African, Lebwaba inside the 6th stanza.But this Mathebula is a tall order to beat.

    Donaire needs to show power this saturday and deposit the South African kid on the canvass to make a case

    as him being a key player in this division.In other words he has to make a statement.
     
  4. turbotime

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    Donaire has already matched Pacquiao's lighter weight achievements IMO. It's what he does next against Mares, Rigo, etc. that will really tell the story.
     
  5. lester proctor

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    It's easy to say now. Noone wanted him at 122. He seems to use height to max advantage, so not as effective at higher weight. Litzau is a scrub, but pretty big and Caba can't punch at 130
     
  6. The Akbar One

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    Oh his height and reach can present problems to guys with no footwork, but Donaire isn't Ndlovu. Donaire won't be stuck outside, unable to get inside. Mathebula better have a chin otherwise it will be a short night.
     
  7. king khan

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    I don't know, has Donaire ever done work on the inside? I can't seem to recall him proving that he is effective on the inside. . . But he arguably has the best "read and react", and timing ability in the game. . . He also has crazy fast feet. . So if he can keep the fight where he wants ti, I agree, he should be able to catch Mathebula with a surgical precision shot, and turn the lights out.


    I just think it's very interesting, because Mathebula is a TRUE, big 122 pounder, and Donaire's power really isn't as devastating as it was at lower weights. . Couple that with the height, and style Donaire hasn't seen, could be interesting. . .
     
  8. Pillz

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    Donaire will win comfortably. This will be an easier fight than his last.
     
  9. kpete14

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    Your in love with Floyd. This post had nothing to do with him, yet you bring his name up!! Pathetic!
     
  10. TheRat

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    donaire has never punched upwards before, so ill be tuning in for this match.
     
  11. DobyZhee

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    Rigo..

    You NEXT!!
     
  12. the commentator

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    what the ??? In case you haven't noticed, I made this thread you dip****...:patsch and what do you mean in love with floyd???? ellerbe is behind floyd? dont you get it??? now im a *****??? wanna be the one behind floyd instead so you can lick his A-hole yourself *****????:blurp what a dumbass. youve created your account since 2009 and youve managed to post a total of 89 times??? and when you do post, it seems that the things you type are being pulled up from your ass. stay away from ESB or go to some other boxing site that cater idiots like you......:hi:

    to all the others who posted their insight on the upcoming donaire/mathebula fight, kudos....
     
  13. TheRat

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    i think the ******* centipede would go miles.
     
  14. purephase

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    As already mentioned, Mathebula gives up his height so it doesn't really matter. He's also going to be wide open for Donaire's left all night.
     
  15. king khan

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    more complex then that. . tall pugs still can utilize their rangy limbs despite not fighting off the back foot.