Olympics - Who to watch for?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by southpaw83, Jul 16, 2012.


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  1. southpaw83

    southpaw83 Member Full Member

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    Who is likely to be a star at the games?
     
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  2. withoutwire

    withoutwire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    John Joe Nevin would be the Irish guy to watch at 56kg
     
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  3. tmsbry

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    Lomachenko
    De la Cruz
    Stalker
    Selby
     
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  4. Opti

    Opti Active Member Full Member

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    Katie Taylor best women and should easily win the Gold!! (Touch wood)
     
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  5. dealt_with

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    The Ukrainian middleweight, Khyrtov who won gold at the World's.. Punches like a mule and the Ukrainian heavyweight Usyk who also won gold. 6'3 fast hands and feet, like a southpaw M. Ali. I've seen video of him in training walking on his hands, impressive for a small guy but a 6'3 heavyweight doing that is just insane.
    Lomachenko of course should be outstanding.
    All these guys are turning pro as well apparently, they're going to be some big names in the future.
     
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  6. tofu2009

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    Look at the Flyweights, Lightweights and Light-Welters to be the most entertaining; whilst the super heavies look good this time round. Rau'Shee ****** has alot of hype to live up to, Selby is very good but Misya Aloyan should be considered the top dog at 52KG.

    Lomachenko should come through at 60KG but do not rule out Valentino.

    Stalker and Josuha should bring back a medal IMO.
     
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  7. tofu2009

    tofu2009 Active Member Full Member

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    BTW can you bet on Olympic Boxing?
     
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  8. dealt_with

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    Not gold. I really don't think Valentino is a challenge for Lomachenko, the American Ramirez and the Cuban Toledo are his toughest challenges IMO.
     
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  9. bobalachko

    bobalachko Active Member Full Member

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    Mick Conlon (IRE)

    Jose Larduet (CUB)

    Magomed Omarov (RUS)
     
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  10. Matty lll

    Matty lll Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vasyl Lomacheko, Julio Cesar La Cruz and Lazaro Alvarez are the best in my eyes but there are a few others like Zou Shiming at light-flyweight, Misha Aloian, Raushee ****** and Andrew Selby at flyweights and finally Domenico Valentino at lightweight
     
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  11. RichC

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    Denis Berinchek (not sure on the spelling) from the Ukraine - not the most skilled but very strong. Great to watch.
     
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  12. TwoFistedPiston

    TwoFistedPiston Wheres my last account?!? Full Member

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    Michael Conlon. Classiest boxer on Irish Squad IMO, a joy to watch.

    Lomachenko beats Valentino convincingly.
     
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  13. hungover

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    When do they release the match-ups, anyone know??
     
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  14. dreamchamp

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    Murata Ryouta got the silver at world championships at middleweight.
     
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  15. Cerdan

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    France's Alexis Vastine (robbed in semi-final in 2008 ).
     
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