The new wave of young American talent is here...

Ward, Dirrell & Berto?

All hype, will be put down at the sub-elite level brutally.

 

Well, those are all guys who are pros, too. We have a very good amateur crop right now that could produce some pretty high level fighters if they turn pro in a few years time.

 

Ward and berto are no joke. They will be big names one day. I havent seen enough of dirrell but berto and Ward are far from hype. Only time will tell for sure

 

Berto might go places but Ward never will. Dirrell is the best American prospect that isn't already wearing a title strap in my view.

Meanwhile, Cuba, the Soviet States and the rest of Europe are still producing the best crop of talent these days.

 

Now all we need is an American Heavyweight to step it up.

 

Berto isn't going anywhere.

 

I disagree, Andre Ward is a very good fighter. Dirrell has good potential, he just needs better handling. Berto is another good fighter as well. I wouldn't pick him over the elite, but i have no doubt he will be a title holder one day at least.

 

Andre Ward is a very well schooled fighter, who has been very impressive in his past few performances. I would love to hear for those that don't rate him, why so, especially what they didn't like or flaws they saw in recent outings:think

 

Disagree on all counts. Dirrell is chinny, a decent SMW would expose that instantly and take him out, this doesn't include C level Anthony Hanshaw, I'm thinking more along the lines of Tsypko. Andrade would really crush him.

Ward, same. Ward also likely has mentality issue's at the top level, doesn't look like a consistent guy.

Berto has proven chin issue's and is way too predictable. He has even less potential than the two above IMO.

 

Dirrell was impressive after round 2, but that doesn't erase the first 2 rounds that Hanshaw had some minor success in. Imagine if Hanshaw was a top 10 level fighter, it's safe to say Dirrell would have been taken out.

Bradley just beat a WC opponent, so I can't put him in the same lot as these guys, but do need to see more.

 

ward has mentality issues at the top level? what are you talking about he hasnt fought anyone at the top and he hasnt lost either. Not even close to losing so why do you say that?

Berto does not have chin issues he got knocked down once. He got up and finished the job. I am not worried about his chin as much as his defence.

 

peter quillin is gunna take over the middleweight division one pavlik leaves..
peter quillin is the real deal.. he needs to work on a few things but the talent is there..

dawson will be the future p4p kingpin..