Bryant Jennings vs. Tor Hamer

I had no idea Jennings had an 84" reach. That's another huge plus for him.
I think he's still a little raw & sloppy, but he's been getting better & better with each fight, and he sure know how to bring the heat, when the time is right.

I don't know enough about Hammer to make a prediction, but I do expect Jennings to make it to the uppermost tier in the division, within 2 years. (Where he will get KO'd by Price, or Wilder, or whomever is in charge at the time.)

 

I have watched his entire Prizefighter run and nearly nothing more. I have to say that I def do not rate him as highly as you do, IB, based on his accomplishments. I do think the skills are there though.

His top wins are in Prizefighter (albeit KJ is good) and against true journeyman Dominique Alexander, Galen Brown, and Demetrice King. A quick boxrec glance shows he's fought in only one scheduled 10 rounder. The longest he's gone is 8 rounds (UD over King), which is the only fight he's had scheduled for longer than 6.

Things I like about him are his head movement, feints, and intelligence (in that he seems to know where and when he wants to punch). And a seeming willingness to throw combinations when squared away with a slower opponent. His stamina is utterly unknown and a giant question mark.

I just honestly don't see how Hamer could be cited as a better fighter than Deontay Wilder, and I am far from a Wilder fan/believer. I would say that Johnathon Banks has proven to be a superior American HW than Hamer. He's no higher than 4th on my ranking of American HW's.

He will have had a monster HW year of 2012 if he wins decisively over upcoming solid opponent Glazkov, having gone 7-0 w/ the Prizefighter crown.

In terms of technically breaking down Jennings vs. Hamer, damn that's a tough one. Although I think Jennings has proven to be much better, I'd take Hamer stylistically. I think the head movement, speed, and willingness to throw straightaway hook-combinations would lead Hamer to a very close and debated decision result which he deserved to win.

 

Am I ban-worthy for being the first person to vote for Hamer?

 

ahh scratch that reach means something in terms of your jab and ****

 

What you think of Malik Scott, IB?

 

bump this thread after both of their next fights and it'll be clearer

 

Probably, but the simple fact is, Jennings is faster than Hammer. They are about equally skilled (or not skilled) and have roughly the same power, so I think speed wins the day.

- And actually, I think Jennings is the stronger puncher as well, though not by much.

It will be a very interesting fight.

Here's a thought: If Jennings KO's Hammer, he will certainly be seen as a top-10 contender. But, if Hammer somehow KO's Jennings, will he have reached any serious ranking at all?