The Miranda Mirage

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by pudding, May 17, 2009.


  1. pudding

    pudding Active Member Full Member

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    Long armed punchers usually go on to very successful careers. Sadly Miranda is the exception. About four years ago he made is debut in the US against a handpicked opponent who had been knocked out three times previously. Wouldn't you know it, Miranda couldn't hit him and goes the distance. After knocking out about 20 bums, the truth was finally exposed. How many more times do we need to see this clown embarrass himself? He never learned the fundamentals and he never will. This is very sad because this is a man who had the potential to become one of the biggest draws in boxing.
     
  2. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Miranda is just a good athlete but lacks serious boxing fundimentals ..
     
  3. Two Shakes

    Two Shakes Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He certainly never did what a lot of folk thought he would.I always thought him overated and did think Pavliks win over him was blown out of all proportion.
     
  4. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Basically this guy Miranda was taken seriously when he beat a shot Howard Eastman who would have destroyed Miranda in his prime. Ever since then this guy has been so ovverated it is unbelievable. At least before he used to fail at the championship level now he can not even deal with rookie contenders.
     
  5. pudding

    pudding Active Member Full Member

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    You should NOT be using terms like "rookie contenders" to describe Ward. He is probably the best pure boxer in the division.
     
  6. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It is fair to say he is up and coming and his record consist mainly of cans and journey man. I think Ward is a good boxer and has a bright future but Miranda is considered in to high a regard for my liking.

    Seriously if Green had just put him away in the 8th round thus hype job would probably not be so talked about.
     
  7. maciek4

    maciek4 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Miranda lost his confidence after he was knocked out by Pavlik and Abraham. Those were some brutal knockouts. He doesnt believe in himself anymore.
     
  8. ringsider

    ringsider Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed........Pavlik really put the hurt on him.:good
     
  9. DoinDamage

    DoinDamage Member Full Member

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    That's true, but there's more to it. His game is lacking in so many areas. Not much of a jab, absolutely no defense, no combination punching, poor job of cutting off the ring, no ability to make adjustments. Considering all this, and the beatings he's taken at the hands of Pavlik, Abraham and now Ward, it's somewhat amazing that he's made it as far as he has.
     
  10. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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    Its funny it took Miranda getting a 12 round boxing lesson for people to say he is finished, not all the KOs from Pavlik and AA. Ward is getting the RJJ and FMJ treatment. He beats people so bad that folks start saying they were never good.
     
  11. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    That exact same version of Eastman that Miranda stopped in 7 went the distance with Abraham in a competetive fight.

    Green did not stop Miranda because he could not, and I don't care how many excuses Green makes.

    Abraham/Miranda I was quite possibley the worst case of poor officiating in the history of boxing. Try to imagine Smoger letting that **** happen!

    When Miranda was coming up he was an exciting puncher that showed potential. Unfortunately for him and his fans he simply has not devloped to the next level. However, he is still a very good win on Ward's resume'.
     
  12. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Miranda has balls. Who else faced Pavlik, Abraham twice and Ward, all undefeated?
     
  13. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    Give him a break, the dude lived on the streets from childhood.

    He's done bloody well !
     
  14. AbbeyFN

    AbbeyFN Active Member Full Member

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    I agree. He ate CATS to stay alive on the streets. People here have no respect for professional boxers.

    Hell, using the logic the Hatton haters use, Miranda needs to retire - he has more than two losses and is washed up.
     
  15. pudding

    pudding Active Member Full Member

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    There have been many boxers who rose from the gutter. Perhaps that is more reason (not less) for them to be diligent with their training and to learn the skills they need to be successful.