Most talented young American boxer?

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Who is the most talented young American?

  1. Shakur Stevenson

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  2. Devin Haney

    6 vote(s)
    20.0%

  3. Teofimo Lopez

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  4. Ryan Garcia

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  5. Keyshawn Davis

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Vergil Ortiz Jr

    12 vote(s)
    40.0%

  7. Jaron Ennis

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  8. Jared Anderson

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Other (Name)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well? Who is it? Seems to be a big wave coming through right now.
     
    bluebird, May 19, 2020
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    In terms of pure raw talent it's Tank Davis. But he can't stay disciplined.
     
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  3. Pakkuman

    Pakkuman I'm not hot. I'm just BIG. banned Full Member

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    Virgil Ortiz. Hands down. By a country mile.
     
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    Pakkuman I'm not hot. I'm just BIG. banned Full Member

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    What's this raw talent that you speak of? He seems to have above average power and speed, but nothing about his ring craft stands out.
     
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    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know about this. He's not going to run through the top welterweights like he's been doing.
     
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  6. Pakkuman

    Pakkuman I'm not hot. I'm just BIG. banned Full Member

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    He smoked Herrera. Herrera was faded, but still, no one's ever smoked him.
     
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  7. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Herrera is an old man now. Don't get me wrong Vergil is vicious with great size but I don't see him smashing through the top tier guys like he's doing now. He throws everything hard. You can't do that for 12 rounds against a good counter puncher with good timing.
     
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  8. macademics

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    Stevenson. But I do think in terms of pure talent Tank is the best.

    Ortiz is probably the best young American fighter though.
     
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    Ortiz. Easily. Explosive power, elite handspeed and beautiful timing. Hes only 21 and has some things to work on but he is the most impressive of all the youngsters ive seen. Tank Davis?!!! wtf are some of you smoking.
     
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  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Haney best all around young boxer we have. Great reflexes good defense can fight at all ranges.
     
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  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Tank has too many outside of the ring issues that he probably won't correct.
     
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    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Ortiz is looks to have the goods but fights in a stacked division. I dont see him being able to beat guys like garcia for example at least not for 2 more years.
     
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  13. Beaver

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    the 17 year old Vito Mielnicki Jr should be on the list

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  14. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Between Vergil Ortiz and Keyshawn Davis, after them it's Jarron Ennis but hes back by a considerable margin.

    Ortiz and Davis are generational talents.
     
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  15. Beaver

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    Keyshawn is getting overrated, he shouldn't be on this list. He's an amateur. And he's not even won a gold medal at a major tournament yet.
     
    Beaver, May 20, 2020
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