We learned two things tonight.

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  1. Renaissance_man

    Renaissance_man Member Full Member

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    1) Devin Haney is overrated.

    2) Ryan was unlucky against Tank
     
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  2. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    If Haney is overrated wouldn’t that make Garcia not that good? That doesn’t add up to Tank being lucky. **** post my friend!
     
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  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    He wasn't unlucky. Tank's got power and Ryan makes too many mistakes. If he can land one of those hooks flush on Tank, we will see. But I don't think he ever beats Tank though.
     
  4. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not at all. I'd say Ryan was even more focused and ready for Tank than he was for Haney. Tank won because of skills, not because of luck.
     
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    humbug In Vino Veritas banned Full Member

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    I agree with number two.
     
  6. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Ryan quit vs Tank. So it isn't about luck.

    But Haney is overrated indeed.
     
  7. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    No, I've known Haney was overrated.

    But we certainly learned the weight cut badly compromised Ryan against Tank. Which we all also suspected.
     
  8. Renaissance_man

    Renaissance_man Member Full Member

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    Haney sits below the top two:

    Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis.
     
  9. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    1. Haney got exposed a bit.

    2. Ryan is not a smart fighter. He could have ended the fight early if he used the jab and not go on the defensive at the worst times. I’ve never seen a fighter cover up after knocking the other fighter down.

    3. Harvey Dock is an awful ref.
     
  10. Sonny1

    Sonny1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We all knew he was overrated. Has done very well and very well financially so far. Cannot stand the ugly twat.
     
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  11. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    3- Ryan is a better boxer than Loma.
     
  12. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No. Ryan was no less focused for Haney. They fought six times as amateurs so this was truly a grudge match.
     
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    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    No, all it proves is he's heavier handed than Loma, without the knockdowns, Ryan would have lost. Loma didn't need any knockdowns to dominate and then get robbed.
     
  14. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not even close. If you believe that you know nothing about the sport.
     
  15. BoyBato

    BoyBato Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Only thing different ive seen is Garcia didnt gassed. Still telegraphed as hell, still atrocious "defense" and still a one trick pony that I expect a more polished fighter WITH a chin would soundly beat. Ryan is too reliant on his power
     
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