After last night, Juan Diaz is still the best lightweight in the world

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  1. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Diaz is the best boxer in the division ... technically sound ... throws straight, accurate punches, high work rate, and uses different angles (something that isn't talked about when he fights)

    I think he will beat Campbell if granted a rematch and will beat the so call best of the division.

    Kasidis -- would get UD'd
    Casamayor -- would get UD'd ... Diaz keeps his hands high and wouldn't come in reckless like Corrales and Katsidis
    Pacquiao & Marquez -- too small
    Santa Cruz -- too slow and would get out worked
    David Diaz -- garbage, nuff said
    Raheem -- would get out worked
    Raiymkulov -- if he's out worked (ala vs Campbell) will fold

    I think despite the loss -- the baby bull is still a threat and will come back better than ever.

    Its not like he got knocked out ... he just got out worked ... he should know in a rematch that Campbell has been beat many times and he will lose again with minor adjustments by Diaz.

    Campbell caught Diaz over looking him but it won't be like that the second time around. I just hope Don King doesn't get in the way and Campbell doesn't vacate any of those titles.

    Being Unified Champion ... Diaz should be in line for an immediate title shot or an eliminator before his title shot.
     
  2. fitzgeraldz

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    Diaz has underrated skill ... watch him fight you will see good skill ... good head movement, he blocks punches and counters effectively, he uses different angles and pivots better than any fighter in that division. He hasn't been back up as of yet, even against power punches like Freitas and Campbell ...

    He's in good shape, just naturally round and nothing can change that -- he is what he is but this guy is in great shape.

    He wasn't discouraged at all during his fight w/ Campbell and kept coming despite being cut for the first time in his career. Didn't suffer any knockdowns or standing 8's so I think he's good to go --
     
  3. KCD

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    He isnt the best, if he was he wouldnt have lost. He is top 3 in the division, and there is no shame in that!
     
  4. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Eat **** *******. Honestly, I do think Diaz can beat Casa. Casa seemed to be thrown off by Katsidis' pressure, and body work. Diaz can apply the same type of pressure, and works the body well. As long as he can manage not to run in like a dumbass with his face exposed, he would probably win.
     
  5. fitzgeraldz

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    See losing is a part of the game especially a guy who started the game so early.

    He has to have set backs -- go back to the drawing board and get better, be humbled, and make neccessary adjustments.

    He's the number #1 contender in my eyes ... even in defeat, he still has a better resume than any other lightweight ... I know that Campbell isn't rated above him. A guy with more than 3- losses against a guy who just lost his first fight -- forget about it.
     
  6. PacDbest

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    Do you know what you're talking about???

    Pac rehydrates to 145 & JMM at 141. Katsidis & Casa came in at 140 on fightnight. Pac is not that small i guess.
     
  7. fitzgeraldz

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    Katsidis was reckless as hell and has to start from square 1 ... he needs to learn how to engadge composed w/ his hands up.

    Dumb of him to think he was going to rush in on casa reckless and not pay for it.

    He shouldve studied Casamayor and sparred against some southpaws and invited Santa Cruz in his camp as a consultant.
     
  8. compukiller

    compukiller Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, I fully submit. Despite being beaten down with stunning severity, Juan Diaz has ascended to a level higher than the other lightweights who are winning.

    He is Legend.

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    PRAISE HIM!!!!!:happy :happy :happy :happy :happy :happy
     
  9. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    your list fails
     
  10. fitzgeraldz

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    Aww **** you Pac feind ... it doesn't matter how much you rehydrate at ... Gatti at times rehydrated to 165 lbs, does that mean he can fight Kelly Pavlik and fight effectively?

    Hell Naw

    Those guys are more natural around that weight thats why they rehydrated around 140 ... they don't have to take off much weight during camp.

    All that means is Pac gains alot of weight and has to take off alot of weight during camp. ex. Gatti, Jermain Taylor, Ricky Hatton, and Joe Calzaghe.

    PacMan looked sluggish in his recent fight against Marquez, he doesn't have the same pop as he had in previous weight classes ... he's not as fast, and he seemed to tire out during that fight. His chin also has been effected because Marquez is not that powerful of a puncher yet he rocked Pacquiao a few times.

    He started at the jr flyweight division ... to make that big of a jump is like seeing Roberto Duran fight at lightheavy ... this jump will effect his stamina (he already has bad habits during training), his power (which has taken a decline as of recent), and his speed (which is his most effective asset)

    Don't talk about that **** with me I know what i'm talking about !!

    Be a fan !!

    Thats all Pac expects !! He's married with children ... he doesn't need another wife or another much older child.
     
  11. fitzgeraldz

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    Khan can't beat Diaz ... he's good, fast, but much too green to even compete with Almazbek Raiymkulov ... i'm starting to think that he might take a fight he's not ready for.

    Khan is tailor made for a fighter like Katsidis, Raiymkulov, and Campbell !!
     
  12. PacDbest

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    Pac was sluggish because he too much weight drained. At 135 he will be more stronger coz he don't have to be too drained anymore.
     
  13. PacDbest

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    Juan was exposed!! He will not be a Great one. He's too limited. Once he gets behind on a card, he can't come back because of lack of power. I see Casa, Ganoy, Katsidis beating him.
     
  14. fitzgeraldz

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    We will see Pac fan ...

    I doubt it ... this will be reminicant of Tito's jump past 154 ... 1-2 at 160 and 0-1 at 168.

    We will see Pac lose more than a fight -- he was cautious of the jump to 135 and he expressed that during the post fight interviews.

    He seemed like he got rocked a lil too hard.
     
  15. fitzgeraldz

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    How was Juan Diaz exposed?

    because he underestimated a guy with 5 loses and had been knocked out 2wice?

    he still looked fast and his punches looked crisp and accurate --

    He know what he did to lose ... he didn't throw the jab enough and he move enough !!

    but explain to me how he got expose ... he didn't get knocked down, he just lost a fight -- there was no blue print set besides catch a young dude slipping and hope he over looks you in hopes for a bigger fight than his mandatory in front of him.

    he didn't get knocked out -- whats the deal -- Pac has never fought at this weight before and if he beats David Diaz ... that doesn't mean anything because David Diaz only has 1 defense of his title.