Is Ryan Garcia for real?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Olu G. Rotimi, Feb 17, 2021.


  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    We're talking about Garcia vs Teo and Twink? I'd probably favour them over him too as of now but I don't diminish what he brings to the table and the threat his power and speed poses.
     
  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I know. Hence why I said exactly that in the post you quoted, Mark lol
     
  3. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    EJ is my boy I cannot lie. You know it I know it the whole world knows it. EJ has special effects only a fighter with special effects can beat up both Garcia’s the way he did both of whom have won titles in several divisions and are world class. A fight between my boy and Canelo who you know I have mad respect for is not going to come down to size. It will come down to skills and will. By the way he put Porter down fighting Porter’s fight and he beat the crap out of Kell Brook in Sheffield and made him quit. These accomplishments are no mean feat. Just so you know I view EJ as a mix of the mindset mentality of Marvin Hagler, the body punching ability of Mike McCallum and the fundamental skills set of fellow Texan Don Curry. My boy is full of special effects. I really hope the fight between my boy and Crawford gets made after he takes the WBA belt from Ugas then he can shut up all you doubters when he defeats Bud Crawford the Sugar Ray Leonard of this era. Serge you are a good bloke and I like you but you have your blind spots mate.
     
  4. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    I saw a lot of weaknesses in the fight against Cool Hand Luke waiting to be fatally exposed.
     
  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    E-Spence is a quality operator and I've never said otherwise but he is devoid of special effects and he has nothing to trouble Clenelo who would body him. His size and physicality at 147 is a big asset for him against all those blown up 140s and in Mikey's case 135 they've been feeding him but on the two occasions he fought natural 147 pounders his own size he didn't look anywhere near as impressive,. I'll wait till he proves he can beat world class 154 and 160 pounders before I give him a chance against an elite level 160-175 pounder.

    Thanks, likewise, Olu.
     
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  6. Serge

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    Cool Hand Luke is a very talented and skillful boxer who hits much harder than many realize. Garcia's power and speed are serious weapons and I've seen blown up 126 pounder Loma who wasn't even firing on all cylinders hurt Teo and is much naturally smaller than him and like I said Campbell dropped Teo in the gym too. And I've seen blown up 122-126 LSC light Twink up and if the much faster and more powerful Garcia lands those kind of shots on Twink it'll be very interesting to see what happens
     
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  7. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Okay my friend let’s store this conversation as I feel we shall find out who is right on EJ out of both of us. I will just leave you with this point that EJ is much better than Erislandy Lara and Austin Trout who Canelo had some struggles with.
     
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  8. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    What happens in sparring is just that sparring. In my youth as an amateur there were guys who gave me a tough time in sparring when we competed for real in competition it was different and vice versa so sparring does not always tell the whole. Remember Takaloo.
     
  9. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Why do you call Tank Twink?
     
  10. Jackman65

    Jackman65 FJB Full Member

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    Tank has proven he’s dangerous to much smaller guys who can’t punch and older guys. Ryan is neither of those. Tank is so good, his team is bending over backwards to keep him away from any prime legit guys at his own weight. I suspect when we see him exposed by a legit LW we will know why they are taking such pains to hide him. Like Joe Lewis said, he can run but he can’t hide. Protected fighter and a fraud.
     
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  11. Jackman65

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    You also saw a raw talent get up from the deck and knock out a skilled, legit LW. We’ve never seen Tank even fight a legit LW yet. Ryan would have killed no hopers like little LSC or the ghost of Gamboa but he chose to fight a tough opponent in Campbell. Instead of slagging the guy, fans should appreciate him stepping up in quality and fighting a legit opponent. Half-wits would rather watch guys rack up KOs against opponents with no chance.
     
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  12. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I have never heard the term special effects for a boxer

    Olu,thats a good one
     
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  13. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Your post is so deluded. You obviously don’t like Tank for reasons I am sure I can hazard a good guess and you have the audacity to say he has not fought anyone legit. This undefeated 2 weight world champion has defeated world champions and undefeated fighters yet your Instagram champion has not won a world title.
     
  14. The Real Lance

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    The irony of that is, special effects are....fake (Not unlike Olu himself) :lol:
     
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  15. The Real Lance

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    Tank...a two weight champ??? You actually count his winning a vacant belt v Gamboa....the same belt Loma was already the champ of??? :lol: Of course you would....
     
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