australias best boxing talent, under 25yo. who are they?

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  1. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    will tomlinson
     
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  2. joemac

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    Lenny Z
    Omotoso
    Will Tomlinson
    Kye Mackenzie (17 yo Amateur - check him on youtube)
     
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  3. howarya

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    never heard of him
     
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  4. Above Deck

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    Whilst probably talented, I wouldnt think that kid would even
    be close to the top 20.

    Exciting to watch maybe, but lacks a defence - and is nearly
    always open for counters, if he is the best we got, then we are
    in a lot of trouble.

    My choice would be Junior.
     
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  5. DaSweetScience

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    Lenny Zappa
    Oyewale Omotoso
    Joel Brunker
    Billy Dib
    Will Tomlinson
    Junior Talipeau
    Willie Kickett
    Paul Fleming
    Pradeep Singh
    Heath Ellis
    Leroy Brown
    Daniel Iannazzo
    Jarrod Fletcher
    Ged O' Mahony
    Jason Kanofski
    Dilshod Mahmudov
    Jamie Bogavic
    King Davidson ( 25)
    Michael Bolling (25)
    Tui Levini (25)
     
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  6. sallywinder

    sallywinder Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    wow. well done mate.:good
     
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  7. joemac

    joemac New Member Full Member

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    Mate it was a bit of a gee up, I know the bloke. In 5 years he may well be in the top 20.......only time will tell
     
    joemac, Jan 10, 2010
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  8. Above Deck

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    You will hear of him in the future.

    The kid had over 150 wins as an amatuer.

    Definate talent.

    Just looking through some youtube clips of Heath Ellis aswell,
    damn that kid is quick..
     
    Above Deck, Jan 13, 2010
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  9. Ben K

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    Andy Green could be one to watch, He has a very fan friendly style.

    also Mike Hatwell if he fights again.
     
    Ben K, Jan 14, 2010
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  10. JOSEY WALES

    JOSEY WALES Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kickett is still young and despite his last fight will be certainly one to watch in 2010 maybe he should have stayed in the states and joined a gym there , no diss to Australian boxing but it seems to me a youngster down under reaches a certain level but falls short of taking it a notch up @ world class level ala Jamie Pittman , solid fighters who need a fresh approch after some solid basic coaching down under , i know there are exceptions but it does seem to be the case from an outsiders point of view ,,,,Fire at will :good
     
    JOSEY WALES, Jan 15, 2010
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  11. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    Ya Fired. :hi:

    You're right Josey, but a catch-22 situation is partly in place.

    With the depths of Oz boxing (or a lack of depth) the Oz fighters are quick to establish impressive records on paper. 20-0.... 25-0 etc. in beating Indo's and Philo's on the way up, whilst a top prospect such as Robbie Peden toiled very bloody hard in the USA from the start of his Pro. career, and apparently recieved hard times in getting paid well.

    America is so competitive amongst managers and promoters taking the cash.

    Australia being so isolated has serious limitations for local men to face better quality opponents, other than the usual Thai's etc.
     
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  12. JOSEY WALES

    JOSEY WALES Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep it must be a geographical nightmare for an up and coming Aussie our lads are lucky in that respect , fighting these Eastern Europeans is defo a sink or swim senerio . our lads have been gaining vital experience fighting them over the last 10-15 yearsand its reaped rewards on the World stage .
     
    JOSEY WALES, Jan 15, 2010
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  13. OZ Puncher

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    2006 Commonwealth Gold Medalist for Middleweight division. He should do very well in the Pro ranks.
     
    OZ Puncher, Jan 16, 2010
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  14. Texan Joe

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    Fletcher, also James Giltrow, and Todd Kidd (Olympian, having his first pro fight in Feb)
    and 'The General" Fred Mundraby
     
    Texan Joe, Jan 16, 2010
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  15. flamengo

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    What been happening with Mundraby?? Heard huge wraps about him mid last year, including a potential Word title shot against the WBA champ.
     
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