Heavyweight Arsene Fokou is set to make his pro debut on April 9th.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by houmzz, Jan 18, 2019.

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What he will achieve?

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  1. Win title

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  1. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He will fight in Australia in his first as pro boxer.
    Good, good addition to heavyweight ranks. I expect big things from.
    He is 35 years old but had extensive amateur career behind him with success.
    He is 6′ 3″ feet tall and is always in shape. Attacks with fast combos and have some serious power. He started boxing in 2007 and won the national heavyweight championship in 2010. At the Commonwealth Games 2010 he reached the fifth place and secured the silver medal at the Africa Cup 2014. He earned bronze medal at 2017 World Championships and earned gold at African Championships also in 2017.

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    How far he will go? Give your take.
     
    houmzz, Jan 18, 2019
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  2. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yeah? Well..... arsene fokou you too.:fusmile
     
    CST80, Jan 18, 2019
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    Boxingfan200 USYK #1 P4P banned Full Member

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    damn that old to turn pro :p best of luck to him
     
    Boxingfan200, Jan 18, 2019
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  4. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well st least he'll win titles in Australia, not hard :) especially at heavyweight historically!
     
    Dangerwood84, Jan 18, 2019
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  5. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Competition way to tough, hes in for a very hard road .He would need about a 40% improvement over haul.
     
    GALVATRON, Jan 18, 2019
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    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    He won't make it past top 50 at box rec. He's old and was never a top prospect. Could be a good test and stepping stone for an up and comer, and that might happen when he's 37,
     
    Mendoza, Jan 18, 2019
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  7. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So much hate for World Championships bronze medal winner and it's based on nothing. He will achieve more than overhyped Parker that's for sure or overhyped Ruiz Jr.
     
    houmzz, Jan 19, 2019
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    Boxingfan200 USYK #1 P4P banned Full Member

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    :risas3: this statement will age bad... to achieve more then parker he would need a world title that's not happening.
     
    Boxingfan200, Jan 19, 2019
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  9. MarcelCerdan13

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    He’s an exciting fighter with a lot of power, but he’s probably got about 3 good years left in him, with 2 at the very top of his game. It’s just not enough time to build a substantial career or develop to the level he’d need to to compete with the top of division. If this was someone like Majidov it might be a bit of a different story. Excited to see how it goes though, at the very least I’m sure he’ll pick up some highlight reel KOs, he hits hard.
     
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  10. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You exclude it from the start, not wise. He has all the tools to win a title and beat somebody like Parker who is past it already.
     
    houmzz, Jan 19, 2019
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    :dunno...:ohno
     
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  12. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He looks fresh at 35 and has skill set which will set him apart from rest of up and comers.
     
    houmzz, Jan 19, 2019
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  13. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    From what I saw in World Championships, he can beat top 10 guys. I think he is better version of Carlos Takam and have more power. Age is not a problem, he is fit and ready for fights ahead.
     
    houmzz, Jan 20, 2019
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    Age is not a problem... he's 35... he's going to be almost 40 by the time he'd work himself to a title fight.

    The difference between 30 and 40 is huge in sports.
     
    nervousxtian, Jan 20, 2019
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  15. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kuzmin is not seasoned pro but yet he is in WBC top 15, so I think Fokou can do the same in due time.
     
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    houmzz, Jan 20, 2019
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