Young Fighters who were supposed to have a "Break-out" 2012...Where are they?

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  1. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know it's only July, but for the last 18 months Boxing Forums have been filled with threads saying "WATCH-OUT FOR THIS YOUNG FIGHTER IN 2012"....Well, Where are they?


    Matt Korobov
    Demetrius Andrade
    Shawn Porter
    Pier Olivier-Cote
    Jose Benavidez

    When will these and other young fighters step-up on the "Big-stage" (HBO /Showtime or part of a Televised PPV undercard) versus top competition and get their names known by the "Casual Fan" and not just by the Hardcore Boxing Junkie. It appears that Russell Jr, Durlome and Fortuna have taken that next step. IMO. If I have missed some....please list them.
     
    Phat_Ass_Dude, Jul 16, 2012
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  2. 10oz

    10oz Member Full Member

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    Pier Olivier-Cote... expect alot from this guy though
     
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  3. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree...But I heard this last year. 2012 was going to be the "break-out year" right?
     
    Phat_Ass_Dude, Jul 16, 2012
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  4. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    who's the disgusting animal in your avatar?
     
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  5. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hasaan Jikam
     
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  6. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Bute :verysad
     
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  7. Cellz831

    Cellz831 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Garcia and Lopez did
     
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  8. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True Dat!!!
     
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  9. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Forget Korobov, he strikes me as way too average in so many categories for him to ever be an elite world-class fighter imho. I don't think Porter will ever be an elite boxer either. Heard he's been sparked more than a few times by Pacman in sparring. Yea, Pac is an ATG but he is much smaller than Porter and if a much smaller dude is straight up KO'ing you with headgear and bigger gloves on then you probably got some issues with your chin.

    Cote is a stud, I think he is headed for big things. I would love to see Danny Jacobs recover from Cancer and return to the ring. That kid is loaded with potential and seems like a great kid, what a shame for this to happen to him. He may have lost to Pirog but he was too green in that fight, if he reaches anything near his potential then he will be a special fighter.
     
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  10. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree, Cote appears to be a legit prospect. However, I would like to see him versus a legit contender or someone that can make him "get-some-rounds". As far as Porter, I have never felt comfortable debating a prospects talent based off of "Rumors" of a sparring session. A few years ago ESB lit-up with the rumor that Lamont Peterson destroyed FMJ in a Sparring session. Since then...Peterson got dominated by Bradley, and two gifts versus Khan and Ortiz. So a rumor about Porter being sparked by Pacquiao means nothing to me. I think the kid is extremely talented. And he should put his name on the list of "Real-Deal" WW's with a great performance against Gomez on the TELEVISED HBO CARD GUERERRO VS AYDIN.

    Can't Wait.
     
    Phat_Ass_Dude, Jul 18, 2012
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  11. sadlittleboy

    sadlittleboy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benavidez is about 3 years from being a star
    Yohei Tobe is one to watch out for for next year though
     
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  12. Brownies

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    I live in Montreal, so I should be a Cote fan... but I think he's a KO waiting to happen. He gets wild when he throws and opens up too much with his chin flying in the air.
     
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  13. eazym1979

    eazym1979 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wasnt this the Year that Wilder was to make some noise in the hw division, in all the inteviews he did in 2011 he said this year he steps up big and i guess owen beck was it
     
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  14. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    Apou probably won't end up being anything special. If recent history has told us anything, it's that he'll fail big time when he steps up. Bute failed at the big stage, and Lemieux failed on his way to the big stage. Apou is exciting as hell, but usually exciting fighters don't make it to the world level or elite level. Plus, much like his counterparts, they are backhand heavy and have no lead hook. Also, Apou seems pretty vulnerable, not as chinny as Bute or Lemieux, but still I wouldn't trust him taking a clean punch to well.
     
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  15. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I do recall hearing that.
     
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