Kevin Kelley vs Antonio Esparragoza @ Featherweight

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Any thoughts on this fun match up? Would Kelley be able to handle the punching power of Esparragoza and pull off a surprise comeback or does Esparragoza overpower Kelley to a stoppage?
     
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  2. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pre Gonzalez Kelley was quite formidable. This fight would be rock and roll!
     
  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Id be confident in taking Esparragoza by stoppage. Kelley was entertaining as all hell, and one of my all-time favourites, but he was a very flawed fighter, and AE was very talented. He'd pick Kelley apart with crisp combos and counters, and wear him down before long.
     
  4. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed. Esparragoza takes him apart in a fight that becomes increasingly one-sided as the rounds tick by.
     
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