Travis Simms

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  1. Smith

    Smith Monzon-like Full Member

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    How far do you think he can go? Everytime i've seen him im majorly impressed with all aspects of his game! :think Or has he left it to late having came into the pro game quite late?
     
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    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    He could likely clean the division. Shutting out and stopped Rivera was a good start, considering the layoff and considering that Collazo struggled heavily with Rivera.

    He'll like beat Alcine badly also and then take another decent name late this year, that could very well put him into candidacy of fighter of the year if he beats all by wide margins.

    Very skilled guy, I am impressed with him. Shame he's overlooked.
     
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    C Money Paul McCloskey Full Member

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    I'll take him to beat PBF:good
     
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    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    I'd take him over PBF, Mayweather and Spinks personally, he's a nightmare any of them. Whether he gets the decision is another factor....:lol:

    I'd also take him wide over DLH, Karmazin etc.

    He could be a P4P level fighter with his speed, style and skill level, but he'd need the wins to get there. You can see why he was avoided.
     
  5. Smith

    Smith Monzon-like Full Member

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    Agreed, very very high risk and little reward. I hope he gets in about soon, when did he turn pro, what 27/28?
     
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    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    He's one of those guys like Glen Johnson where they are very fresh at advanced age, he's good for 2 more years or so to make his mark and he has a really good set of textbook skills to back him up further if his speed starts to slip.

    BUT, he won't have more than 4 years as a top level fighter, that's for sure.
     
  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    His only obstacle to 154 supremacy is Spinks. :good
     
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    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    I have yet to see Sergey fight, but if he's THAT good, then he will accomplish something. We will have to find out.
     
  9. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Excellent fighter - powerful and fast. He could probably defeat everybody at 154
     
  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    what do you mean?
     
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    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    It would be wise for him to learn both German and English as soon as possible.
     
  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    i agree with this. but neither fight will ever happen.
     
  13. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    :good

    The guy has top 10 P4P potential...with club fighter exposure....DAMMIT HE NEEDS A BIG FIGHT.
     
  14. gold_gloves

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    Man are people getting carried away or what.....Yes Simms is a good talent and prospect who may be able to become a quite good champion but this talk that hewould destroy oscar and floyd....

    Simms has 2 notable names on his entire resume, Mckart and Rivera...and yes he won both these fights, well done...

    But that does not mean he would dominate the best fighter in the world and one of the fighters of the generation...I dont understand how people can let themselves get so carried away, dont get me wrong i think his good, very good, but is simply not good enough yet to dominate floyd or Oscar....
     
  15. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    I still want to know what inspired his mom to name her twin sons Travis and Tarvis...

    I wouldn't necessarily pick Travis as the favorite against PBF/DLH/Spinks, but he's an awkward southpaw with good skillws, which presents a tough challenge for just about anyone.