Azumah Nelson

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  1. Sweet Pea

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    And a green Nelson's performance against Sanchez does nothing to dissuade you from this position?
     
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  2. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Are you saying Morales was only open to straight lefts? I venture to say Morales was hittable with just about any decent shot.

    And Nelson at age 34 is a far cry from Nelson in his mid to late 20's.


    Barrera is no southpaw and he hit Marquez plenty and had him hurt too.

    Marquez has never been stopped, I must acknowledge that he has great heart, but I don't think he's faced a fighter with the combination of power and skills that Nelson possesses. Pac is very one dimensional in comparison.
     
    sweet_scientist, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    No, I am not saying that is all that Morales can be hit with. I have only seen one fighter stop him, and that fighter's biggest weapon was a straight left. Pacquiao also landed his share of right hands against Morales, they would not have been enough to stop him without that left.

    Gabriel Ruelas is a far cry from Erik Morales, so it's still relative. If Nelson fought Ruelas that way while still in his 20's, then I'd definitely say he would have no chance at all against Morales.

    Back to Marquez. Marquez also has good legs, and finds openings with his straight right while being hurt. He makes it hard to just walk over and bring it. Combine that with his height and reach advantage over Nelson, and I think he gives Nelson a more than difficult puzzle.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jun 22, 2008
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  4. Mantequilla

    Mantequilla Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Morales defensive ability is truly sub-par.

    His fight with a shot Zaragoza is a classic showcase of defensive incompetence.Every ridiculously telegraphed lead that zaragoza threw smashed him flush.

    It's one reason why i think the number of great fighters he should be favoured over is between slim and none.

    Still a good fighter of course.Just not on Nelson's level.
     
    Mantequilla, Jun 22, 2008
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  5. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Nelson and Fenech will be getting it on again in a couple of nights.

    I read how Fenech offered to make this an 8 round affair since Nelson is right at 50 years old. Nelson refused and wanted 12 rounds. Now that the fight has been made, Nelson admitted that he had already been training for 3 months before he was approached for the Fenech fight.

    Turns out Nelson wanted a in on some of that J.C. Chavez farewell tour, and was looking to secure a bout with Chavez.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jun 22, 2008
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