best prospect at 140? Peterson, Alexander, Alvarado or Ortiz

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  1. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    four really good prospects at 140 and potentially 147. so who is the best?

    i have to say i've been impressed with lamont peterson, he's seems really mature already and just little things he does that will carry him a long way...apart from making that grunting noise before throwing a punch (telegraphing). an example of how important being mentally mature is because someone like Amir Khan probably has more natural talent and is more of an athlete but far less mature tactically and mentally.
     
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  2. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    What is with that? Seems like I hear more and more up-and-comers that make funky noises every time they throw a punch. Little short screams; 'BAH! BAHBAH! BAH!'...:huh Is it some kinda' new-***ngled kung-fu? Or are there just more and better microphones recording the action these days? In any case, it sure is annoying. :hand


    BTW, out of the 4 mentioned I like Ortiz.
     
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  3. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    both of the Petersons do it and i think its something to do with the breathing and trying too hard to generate power. However i think they're ganna have problems when they go up a level and slick or faster fighter are ganna use that to telegraph the punch

    i like Ortiz too in fact all four are really good, haven't seen much of Alexander though
     
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  4. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ortiz, IMO looks to be the one I'll pick outta the four. This kid looks in good control when he unleases his assults. His shots got some nice power behind them.
     
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  5. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Devon Alexanders "HEF! HEF HEF! HEF!" is especially annoying. It's like I'm watching boxing but my sound is listening to a Venus Williams tennis match.

    Anyways the perfect thing would be a tournament between these 4 with the winner facing Timothy Bradley.

    Ortiz-Bradley FTW.
     
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  6. dfxt

    dfxt Member Full Member

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    Seeing as he makes the sound at the same time as the punch lands I don't think its telegraphing. Lamont actually uses the sound as a feint sometimes to get his opponent to flinch and throw them off their balance and rhthym. Watch him, hes a future champ.
     
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  7. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like these prospects a few champions in there. I'm not sure who I'd put on top but I'd put Alvarado last. I'd probably go with Peterson, Ortiz, Alexander, and Alvarado in order....today. But tomorrow I'm sure I'd have the order switched around a bit.
     
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  8. tylerrcurtis

    tylerrcurtis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ill go with peterson he is going to be good
     
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  9. Monstar

    Monstar The Future.. Full Member

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    Peterson...he WILL get his hands on a title
     
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  10. mexican legend

    mexican legend MVP! Full Member

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    Victor Ortiz is gonna run the division soon.
     
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  11. stevebhoy87

    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ortiz would be my choice, been very impressed with him from what i have seen
     
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  12. kmac619

    kmac619 Active Member Full Member

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    Peterson or Ortiz is a toss up for me
     
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  13. The Mighty Bolo

    The Mighty Bolo Active Member Full Member

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    That would be interesting. :think
     
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  14. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    I like Alexander the best of those four in terms of potential. I like watching Ortiz the best, but I think his defensive shortcomings will get the best of him, and sometimes he just doesn't seem to care. Peterson is good, but I don't know if he has enough power to keep guys honest at the top level, and I like his brother significantly better. I'll throw Vernon Paris' name out there as well, although he needs to lay off the weed. I like him significantly more than Alvarado, who I see as more of a Kermit Cintron type in the best case scenario.
     
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  15. jr5416

    jr5416 New Member Full Member

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    Victor ortiz will run the division and will be an all time great . Another mexican warrior hell yea :rasta
     
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