Daniel Jacobs - a worthy contender or not ?

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  1. Savagekat

    Savagekat TEAM USYK. I AM VERY FEEL! Full Member

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    I think GGG knocks Jacobs out in three or four rounds. Jacobs likes to come forward and be aggressive, which spells early disaster against G. He won't be able to get G's respect with his punches either. So, I actually think that even though he's a full-fledged MW, he will fare worse than Brook. BJS on the other hand has shown the ability to box off the back foot and has had success against fighters who come forward as G is sure to do against him. However, I am sure that G will get to him eventually anyway as he is great at cutting off the ring and breaking opponents down. I see a 6th or 7th round stoppage for G against BJS. It's possible that the most dangerous fight for G at MW is actually Andy Lee with his dynamite right hook, though it is unlikely that Lee will find a home for it should they meet.
     
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  2. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Pirog shattered his Glass Jaw. Mora was able to knock him down. This doesn't bode well for him against GGG.
     
  3. zop

    zop Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pirog ?? If he is healthy, it could be quite different situation. What a pity !
     
  4. Moanamchara

    Moanamchara Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably GGGs best opponent to date unless GGG fights BJS first. Jacob could pose alot of problems with his range and power but I don't think his chin is up to it. I think GGG will fight cautious early and outbox Jacobs until he can knock him out in the mid rounds.

    I don't think those who straight out hate GGG will give him too much sh*t for this fight. It is a decent match.
     
  5. Farmboxer

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    Golovkin by knockout!!!
     
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  6. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Jacobs deserves it for sure I would say and I agree that he would probably be his best win on paper. Jacobs is good, perhaps a little fragile maybe and defensively can be clumsy (he leaves that chin out a lot) but it's a fight I would like to see. I got a fairly comfortable GGG KO providing he boxes instead of just going in wild again
     
  7. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Jacobs has you all fooled. He is a front runner who will crap himself against what someone like GGG will bring to him. Jacobs is used to being the bully in control when he discovers that GGG is controlling the ring and making it smaller with every pass without even throwing, Jacobs is going to panic and throw caution to the wind making him vulnerable.
     
  8. zop

    zop Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So, majority of posters consider DJ a worthy opponent. I expect a great spectacle. It would be a some kind of checking point for GGG (a great champion or bum-beater). I can't wait....
     
  9. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    We already had that a couple of times. There have been threads about that in a couple of fights now.
    I won't be surprised if Jacobs will be called a bum by the haters when it's all said and done.
     
  10. zop

    zop Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In that case, all haters will be exposed. No more hidding.
     
  11. trumperZ06

    trumperZ06 Active Member Full Member

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    ;) If Jacobs signs the contract it's likely to be an entertaining fight.

    GGG wins by KO .
     
  12. tommyg6

    tommyg6 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm curious, what's the book on Jacobs?

    What is his strengths and weaknesses as a fighter?
    Am I right in suggesting that he would be a good matchup for GGG? His style plays into GGG's hands?
     
  13. Koba

    Koba Whimsical Inactivisist Full Member

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    I'm on to you, soulless machine! Humanity will not go down without a fight.
     
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  14. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    How are machines' soullessness quantified?
     
  15. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just teasing :abrazo: