Nathan Cleverly v Ismayl Sillakh

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by TFFP, Dec 16, 2010.


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  1. Gaz S

    Gaz S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Perfectly valid points, eloquently made. I see what your saying. However the one difference I see is the way Sillakh chooses to move backwards. Not something you see from Clev. If he moved backwards like that, he can't punch (at least not with any real authority or assertiveness), where as Clev may well be open in coming forward, but at least he's got the ammunition firing.
    Saillakh takes away all offensive opportunities in the way he moves away, and he seems to choose to move away rather a lot instead of choosing to stand his ground when the opponent is firing. If he retreats like that as Clev is coming forward, then he puts himself in severe danger in my opinion.

    Anyway, not being too harsh or critical on the guy deliberately. As a trainer I automatically look for all flaws, weak points, etc, as a force of habit.
     
    Gaz S, Dec 16, 2010
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  2. Gaz S

    Gaz S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I shall have to watch more of him to give a better and more fair assesment.
    Signing off now, a pleasure debating with you sir. I always enjoy your views, whether I agree or not, you always offer a fair, reasoned and balanced opinion. :good
     
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  3. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    No its all good this is what I was looking for, and I agree after all, it was one of the first things I noted. It's an amateur quality, after 300+ amateur fights where he's never setting the feet to throw with power its a valid tactic to pull back quickly. But not in the pros its not and it does need work. Kessler got exposed badly for having this habit against genuine handspeed.
     
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  4. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    I would absolutely love, right now, or next week, to see Sillakh against Shumenov. It's also realistic because Shumenov loves a challenge and will fight anyone.

    Sillakh has the style to expose Beibut quite badly. He throws the straighter shots. Shumenov wings huge hooks but thats going to be difficult with Ismayl's jab in his face. Campillo was jabbing Shumenov half to death and beating him to the punch with straighter shots. Add in Sillakh's power and Shumi would cop a serious beating IMO.

    Sillakh needs rounds in the bank quite badly though. He needs a 10 rounder against somebody that nearly guarantees going the distance.
     
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