Does Josh Kelly reperesent an "Old School Style?"

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  1. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Low hands
    Style is based on mechanics, balance, speed, and reflexes.
    Feints a lot, punches from weird angles.
    Would look bad on 1894 cameras.

    What do you guys think?
     
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  2. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Don't know if he's "old school style" but with those low hands and that stiff upper body style (when he's not using excessive movement), he looks like a knockout waiting to happen.
     
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  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    He's like a much, much, much worse version of Canzoneri.
     
  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I don't think he looks that much like an 1894 style, no. But I understand the question.
     
  5. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Looks like a mix of RJJ and Naz to me.
     
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  6. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I think he's pretty much said that's who trying to be.

    I think he's not going to get much further if he keeps fighting the way he does. Which is a shame as he's one of the best UK talents for a while.

    Especially with not jabbing enough.
     
  7. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    First time I've seen him, so I have no idea about his interviews. But he doesn't have the skills of Jones (footwork in particular) to become a new one, although his combinations (and a left hook to the body) are similar. Fighting a bit careless, like Naz, and will likely suffer the consequences as his opposition improves.
     
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  8. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Doesn't really have the power to throw as little as he does either. With his leaky defence anyway.
     
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  9. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I thought he lost his last bout (questionable draw).
     
  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As did I.
    Although I was in and out for the a bit of the undercard so I didn't keep an actual scorecard, I had the sense he was losing tho. I thought Taylor lost as well. And I have that card
     
  11. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I think I had Robinson up by 2 points atleast. Can't remember exactly. But I definitely had him winning.
     
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