Am I overrating Russell?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by ellerbe, May 6, 2018.


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  1. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Russell is underrated because he lost to Lomachenko and because he fights once a decade but when it comes to skill, speed and talent, he is up there with the best boxing has to offer, Diaz is imo a good fighter but a step or two below world class.
     
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  2. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I agree with this. Russell by KO. In order to beat Russell you need to use movement or he will just overwhelm you with speed and power. That's the main reason why Russell jr will never beat Loma in a rematch he has too much movement for him.
     
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  3. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I can see Jojo surviving though, he has good fundamentals and we know that it's hard to knock dudes out if they go out there to survive. I don't see Jojo going out on his shield and swinging to the fence to try and get the ko, but fighting very defensively once he realizes he can't win on points.
     
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  4. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think that Loma fight did a lot of mental damage to GRJ
     
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  5. Hessu

    Hessu The Worst Ever Full Member

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    Agreed. He is a great boxer but his career (inactivity, some very disappointing match ups), could have been way better. But hey, he still has time, hopefully will be more active and face better fighters now. This is a good match up for him finally, its been a while.

    I think Russell will beat Diaz comfortably here

    I like to watch Russell fight. Very, very fast guy, cool combos and good technique. Would be amazing to see him against Carl Frampton or Leo Santa Cruz
     
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