Is Martin Bakole overrated?

But folks comparing him to old George are right in one regard--bar Hunter, Bakole's current opposition would be selected and devoured by Foreman to fuel his unmatched self-promotional machine.

 

He has elite skills. He lacks elite "fitness". I suspect he may have discipline problems.

In some ways he's a typical heavyweight. But I think he's just a tad more skilled than the average top 15 heavyweight. Which has helped make up for the lack of fitness and discipline.

I suspect Parker has had a better camp/preparation for this fight. It really depends which version of each fighter turns up. Parker is career heavy so there is a lot of if's and um's when trying to pick a winner.

 

he’s a tank with slow feet and cinder blocks for hands. He throws the same kind of arm punches that look like they have no steam on then, then the opponent reacts like he hit them with a bat. That’s why he gets the old George comparisons.

 

I thought he was overrated before the Hunter fight which is why I picked Hunter. I still think he's a little overrated by some on here probably by Anderson fans, but in general I think most realise he is a dangerous but greatly flawed fighter and he is the underdog against Parker.

 

I spent the day watching Bakole footage and he's better offensively than I remember. Clean, crisp, powerful, and varied combinations from unconventional angles. Limited in many ways, but definitely dangerous.

 

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