David Adeleye

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  1. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    4 KO wins in his first 4 fights.
    6 foot 4.5 in height.
    Only 24 years old.

    What do you all think of Frank Warren's new heavyweight prospect? Potential to go all the way or just another hype job?
     
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  2. Boris Johnson

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    I saw him fight a fat bloke on the undercard of Dubois versus Joyce, and I cannot say I was much impressed.
     
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    Is he as good as Frank said Dubois was?

    If so he must be F brilliant, best young HW anyone has ever seen, he’s ready now to fight AJ or Fury.
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One thing he has going for him he is a much better talker than DDD. I imagine he will be quite easy to market.
     
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    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I thought he put on a great performance in his last fight. He also has a good personality, better than AJ. As he is likeable, genuine and not scripted.

    He looks very good. But I have seen too many prospects over the years to over estimate someone before they have stepped up.

    I would say at least British/European level.
     
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  6. DavidJames

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    I think he is the real deal and will at least win a British

    I would like to see him in with Wadley down the line
     
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    Safin Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Does he have the same sports doctor as Dianabol Dubois?

    Nobody will really know how good he is for quite a while yet. He'll be fed doormen for a good while yet.
     
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    He looks the part. He has a nice story to help build a following. Just have to be wary of calling him the next AJ etc. knowing that he's being very cautiously built, rightly so at this stage.

    I think I have his ring walk music sorted (timestamped)

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    He is British level max, not sure about his amateur career, but he is an explosive fighter but can see him getting unstuck against anyone with decent technical ability.

    Wardley has a higher ceiling for sure, looks like a natural boxer. Adeleye looks all muscle.
     
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    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Would be a good fight for maybe next year! Bit like Joyce-Dubois.
     
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    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nice kid, good personality, seems to be quite spiteful as well in his work/attitude. He’s very quick and looks to have a decent dig. However, I worry whether he will be naturally big enough when he steps up.

    Time will tell, but I will watch with interest.
     
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  12. DavidJames

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    I would pick Adeleye against Wardley but in a close fight / war
     
  13. EJC83

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    I expect him to go up the WBO rankings fairly quickly
     
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    Tankatron Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I've been saying for a while that Wardley is a real dark horse. He's got obvious, natural fighting ability which already gives you an 'advantage' over most fighters in and around your level. He's also a student of the game judging by the interviews I've seen and pretty bright so should pick up things quickly in training.

    Adeleye looks the part and seems like a good kid with plenty of ambition. I just hope he has the right people around him and he should do well.
     
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    It's crazy that Wardley has no amateur experience apart from a few white collar fights
     
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