Does Gerald Washington still have a chance to be a Heavyweight champion ?

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  1. WillieWild

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    Despite his age and getting beat by most contenders in the heavyweight division ?
     
  2. Tankatron

    Tankatron Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No......................
     
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  3. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Highly doubt it
     
  4. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Washington should be very pleased with his boxing career. He fought for the title (and gave a good account of himself).

    Being an ex football player Washington went farther than anyone could really expected. That being said, at the end of the
    day they guy is not a natural fighter. He surprised everyone with his KO of Helenius. But with his beat down at the hands of
    Kownacki and one punch KO loss to Charles Martin, Gerald's time has past.. Can still pick up a few more good paydays though.
     
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  5. WillieWild

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    Why has his time passed ?
     
  6. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think his chances of becoming heavyweight champion of the world are much slimmer than his chances of becoming the President of USA
     
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  7. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He doesn't take a punch well, isn't a very big hitter and has awful stamina for the style that he fights with.
     
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  8. It's Ovah

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    Very unlikely. He doesn't have great power, a great chin, or great skills. He can't handle pressure and can't win fights on his skills alone. He's just not got very much going for him.

    I'm actually a fan of Washington as he seems like a nice guy and always comes into a fight in shape, unlike his stablemate Breazeale, but he's really just average all round.
     
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  9. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gerard Washington will become a trial horse if he fights on or a gatekeeper.

    He doesn’t have what it takes to be a champion but will provide a useful test for upcoming prospects
     
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  12. don owens

    don owens Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    the town of Gatekeeper...just ahead...all aboard that's coming aboard.
     
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  13. WillieWild

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    What style will suit him best ?
     
  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Not a chance
    He should take a few more pay days and take up studio work
    Guy is very well presented and articulate
     
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  15. It's Ovah

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    The style he tends to fight with, jab and box from the outside. He's just not that good at it. Can't control range, or keep fighters off him with his jab, can't stifle come forward aggressors effectively so ends up getting broken down. He needs to get more mustard on his shots, and I'm not sure if that's in him.
     
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