how far will Thomas Oosthuizen go?

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  1. IRONSENSE2002

    IRONSENSE2002 muslim and proud Full Member

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    how good is Oosthuizen i was surprised to discover he was a white man, not a whole lot of white fighters come out of south africa these days. Could you see Oosthuizen beating british prospects like degale and groves? reason why i mention cleverlys name is that Oosthuizen is a rangy guy he's about 6'4 so he could easily move up to 175 and take on cleverly.
     
  2. Magges

    Magges Well-Known Member Full Member

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    really hard to say, SMW is one of the strongest divisions, the top fighters are really good boxers. Depends on how he can progress in his next fights.
     
  3. PowerBack

    PowerBack Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Haven't really watched him fight.. He is a huge SMW anyway.. According to his record, he doesn't pack a lot of power, but still enough to make him respected.
    However being 6"4" and only 168 lbs, I think I have to doubt his punch resistance..
     
  4. Nipple

    Nipple I hate my username banned

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    3.2 miles. Precisely.
     
  5. IvyLeagueBoxing

    IvyLeagueBoxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's a lower B level fighter who wont go far. He's clearly not that good imho..

    He's on the level of Beibut SHumenov for instance.
     
  6. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he hasnt had a really chance to prove himself, so we dont kno but i think he will have a great pro career
     
  7. oldtimer

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    There is nothing wrong with his punch resistance, he has been in with a few guys who can crack and he seams to eat bombs for breakfast. He is however very hittable and loses focus during fights.
    I suspect he probably loses only to the divisions elite like Ward, Froch and Kessler. I'd give him a good chance against anyone else. He throws a lot of punches, has good stamina and seams keen to mix it.
    He needs to step up now and face better opposition.
     
  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things.

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    :yep same here.
    I think he might be like Bika. A tp contender but not good enough to beat the elite of the division.
     
  9. Boxing Fanatic

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    he looks good so far. as long as he uses his height like the klits, he could do well. still, young. give him more time to develop mentally
     
  10. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He's pretty good. Ward would have a field day with him though. He could beat AA.
     
  11. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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    "The reason I mention Cleverly's name".... You did mention his name until just then.

    Oh and I'm not impressed at all. I just don't see it in him.
     
  12. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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    I think Bika would fold him on half and make him 3'2".
     
  13. Malden

    Malden 006 Full Member

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    :deal though his level of comp are fine atm for me. And might fight Stevenson next.
     
  14. Malden

    Malden 006 Full Member

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    His name gives it away :yep
     
  15. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    not happy how he turned down a title shot Froch offered him

    I had to watch Yusef Mack instead.....