How good is Jermaine Franklin

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  1. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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    skill wise is he close to Usyk? in the sense Usyk doesn't have a physical x factor as well and relies on skill?
     
  2. CANNONBALL

    CANNONBALL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's a bit better than I thought he was but no threat to the top tier
     
  3. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Usyk has exceptional movement. Literally footwork better than top middleweights.

    Franklin does not have that.
     
  4. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Overrated, fat dude, strictly because he nicked 4 rounds off of a badly shopworn Whyte....

    Should be as designed to make Joshua look good and build back his confidence
     
  5. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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    he has a great uppercut....would you agree with that at least?

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  6. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sure
     
  7. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    He seems like a skilled club fighter he can beat the average heavyweight maybe if he got into better shape he would be better. He is tough has a good chin. Also if he had more power he would be more dangerous.
     
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  8. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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    do you think he would at least be competitive against someone like Fury?
     
  9. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Well i guess he is a better challenge than Sefer Seferi, but other than that he will likely earn a reasonable purse, have his 5 minutes in the spotlight, and duly lose to Joshua as expected.
     
  10. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah. He nicked 4 rounds of Whyte who was KOd badly by Fury.

    Are YOU Franklin himself??
     
  11. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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    at least watch these two videos
    doesn't Franklin's movement seem similar to Usyk's?
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  12. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can't he try and come in shape though lol
     
  13. fencik45

    fencik45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Just shows how knowledgeable or truthful the guy you were responding to is.
     
  14. fencik45

    fencik45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He is the level of fighter Fury prefers.
     
  15. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The answer is he's dangerous.
    This is the heavyweight division and everyone can punch HARD. All it takes is one.
    He's young, in form, confident, believes in himself and has proven he isn't scared of the big stage.
    Other HWs are avoiding him for a reason.
    Joshua is prepared to take that challenge though, and also give this kid a shot at the big time.
    Can't wait for this fight.
    Wembley, Big Joshie, quality crowd, England, what more could you ask for?