Larry Olubamiwo - class act

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  1. robster

    robster Active Member Full Member

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    Very good win tonight against a tough man in Dave Fergusson. Came across really well in the post fight interview also.

    British Champ in the making?
     
  2. stuey

    stuey Never bet on England Full Member

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    Possibly,very raw, but very powerful, really nice fella too it would seem.
     
  3. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was impressed. Not really seen him before, just picking up bits about his story now.

    Wish he was a lot younger, but my interest is piqued.
     
  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    I like him; off to a good start.
     
  5. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If he wants to win the British he will have to get whoever he is fighting out of there early, which he is able to do it would seem.

    I wish him the best, gets a lot of flak, but he does seem like a good guy and is a interesting addition to the domestic heavyweight mix.
     
  6. Havik

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    Always comes across as a nice guy. Looked like he could box a little bit for the first time since I've seen him. Still there are question marks over his stamina. I don't think he'll win the British anytime soon, but it's good to have another decent heavy around.
     
  7. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Seems a top bloke but in reality I don't see him becoming champ. He's too raw, goes looking for the stoppage too much and I feel a fighter who isn't **** scared of him will easily find those holes. Plus looking at him you;d have to guess that he'll be ****ed after 4 rounds.

    Saying that he'd probably smash Fury
     
  8. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :lol: I hope this doesn't turn into some sort of Calzaghe/Khan type hate towards Fury ;)

    Against Peret, Olu was gassed after two rounds. But I think he went 6 recently and won? But yeah, his stamina will be a problem in the future IMO.
     
  9. Primadonna Kool

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    Anyone who he hits, is out of there........

    And thats anyone..!
     
  10. GazOC

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    Pretty crude and knocking on a bit in age.
     
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    I agree with all of this except for the bit about Fury.
     
  12. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "When Larry Olubamiwo was in Jail, on his first day inside. He was told that he could leave anytime he wanted.........."
     
  13. robpalmer135

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    Lets not get to excited Daniel Perrett beat him. His defence was suprisingly good tonight though
     
  14. Flea Man

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    He's very, very crude, but seems like a nice chap.

    Things to bear in mind.

    -He looks the part

    -He can whack

    -He'll gas after a few rounds.

    He'll get a pretty 'meaningful' fight in the next few months IMO, be it against Fury, Chisora or Sexton. He's a night off for them, whilst still beating a guy who looks in shape and will come to fight all night, even if he can only manage 2 rounds.

    Dallas would probs outbox Larry O IMO, though against that level of fighter (and to an extent Price, who looks embarrased with his opposition and has been consistently underwhelming even taking that into account) Larry O has a very good chance of taking them out early. He can definitely bang, even if his delivery is poor.

    But at least he tries.
     
  15. Reuben

    Reuben L.A.M.B Full Member

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    He should avenge his loss to the man in my Avatar as a keep busy fight before he does anything else.