He beat AJ as an amateur But he is 33 in September and barely has anytime to fight as a pro before he hits the wall (and is post prime) There has been talk of him turning pro since 2013. BUT there are no other sources online saying he has turned pro...
I'd have him fighting every 6-8 weeks for his first year to let him build a ranking. He needs to make himself hard to duck if he's going to get a shot at the gold.
Man, 5 years ago this news would’ve made my day. He’s past prime now, but with the state of the HW division, he’ll easily become top10 with the right management within about a year and a half.
This guy used to be really good, a very hard hitter if I remember correctly?? Think this is the same guy that knocked Ivan Dychko clean out with a trendies shot 5 plus years back.
With the division in its current state there is no reason he can't get to the tippy top in short time. He is about as finished a product he is going to get they just need to get him used to the longer distances.. I have seen him puff out a couple of times. He seems well respected and well liked amongst his peers. Usyk said he was his best opponent in WSB, even though I thought Nistor gave him a better run for his money. Joshua had nothing but praise for him aswell.
Man, I wish he'd turned pro 5 years ago. Would've been a force for sure. Now, it all depends on what he's got left...but I can't help but feel like we've already seen the best of him.
About mother****ing time! I'm not one to say this very often. But he really needs to get a move on. No dilly dallying, throw him right into the deep end, sink or swin.
Perfect timing, he has em all right where he wants em. Standing single file outside his community living retirement home room.