Big Risk Low Reward Fighters??

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Caper, Jul 17, 2007.


  1. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Ok boys lets name them

    After reading plenty of threads regarding this weekends big events I noticed people still think guys such as Cintron are all hype or just plain exposed. Now I do think that Cintron is probably the weakest of the current champs, but that does not take away from the fact that he is probably the hardest pure puncher of the bunch that combined with the work Manny has been putting him makes him one of those "Big Risk Low Reward" type of guys. Obviously anyone who beats him will looked upon as beating up on Margo scraps but I think Cintron might shake up this division.

    This list can include belt holders.....

    Well who are the those darkhorses

    My List:

    Cintron
    Rocky Juarez
    Mayorga
    Clottey
    Monte Barret
    Guerillmo Jones
    Andrew Golata
    Shannon Briggs
    Zahir Raheem
    Humberto Sosa
    Luis Collazo
    Paulie Mallanaggi
    Kendal Holt
    Ricardo Torres
    Edison Miranda
    Nate "Galaxy Warror"
    Travis Simms
    Margo??
    Allen Green
     
  2. Stewbear

    Stewbear Active Member Full Member

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    Margarito
    Vitali
    Kessler I think already perdicting if Calzaghe wins
     
  3. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Glen Johnson defines this, I believe.
     
  4. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Good list except for these two. They are both champs now and wouldn't be low reward IMO.
     
  5. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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    I don't think these guys are big risks anymore esp Barret for the fact that Cliff Couser destroyed him in 2 rounds.

    And Mayorga is more of a low risk high reward fighter nowadays.
     
  6. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    What are Monte Barrett and Ricardo Mayorga doing on that list?? :huh

    Mayorga, who wasn't that good to begin with, is now little more than a punching bag for aging ATGs, and where the hell is the risk in Barrett now? A couple of years ago maybe, but what's he done lately to equal his performances against Mesi, Gunn and Beck?
     
  7. Sugarshorts

    Sugarshorts I've got a Full Member Full Member

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    The Ultimate: Kirk Johnson.
     
  8. a.arthur.h

    a.arthur.h Original Lightning Full Member

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    Rocky Juarez -
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    - If he can pick up his pace he could be dangerous.

    Ricardo Mayorga -
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    - I think he is pretty much done at this point, the conqueror of Forrest isn't going to be doing much conquering to any of the current big names. Especially after the whippings both Tito and Hoya put on him. Then again, he is in the Light Middle division..which is short on supply of big time fighters.

    Monte Barrett -
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    - Doesn't have the punch to scare anyone off, and when a protected fighter like Valuev picks him to fight against, you know there must be a reason.

    Andrew Golota -
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    - There is always the chance he might make you a woman, or otherwise injure you severely.:!:
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    Shannon Briggs -
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    - He is a risk for the first round, that is about it. In the press conference stage he performs well, but when it comes to performance in the ring, he has nothing. It would be an easy "name" win for anyone at this point.

    Antonio Margorito -
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    - This guy is in a bad spot right now, if he thinks people were ducking him before..now that he doesn't have a belt he might as well be blacklisted. Williams might give him a rematch though, or he might move on to bigger better things.
     
  9. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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  10. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Clottey really fits to this category.
     
  11. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think there's a difference between BR/LR and Most Avoided. Casamayor is among the most avoided, I agree, but beating him at least gives one credibility for marketing purposes going forward.

    1) I think Margarito now soars to the top of this list. He is a serious fighter coming off a loss.

    2) Carlos Quintana belongs on here, too, because his style could be confusing for a lot of fighters. Cotto made him look much worse than he truly is.

    3) Among the HWs, I'd vote for Chris Byrd and Calvin Brock. Two skilled guys who don't bring much excitement, but both have the potential to be a pain in the ass for a mean slugger.

    4) Adrian Diaconu at 175. He might be overhyped on this forum, but elsewhere no one knows anything about him.
     
  12. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You know, Lampley, on second thought, I have to agree with that. He's high risk, but the reward is there. Good point. :good
     
  13. Jaaames

    Jaaames Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree with the highlighted names... the reason I dont agree with some is that, I think there is a moderate reward for beating certain guys and for others, they're not much of a risk anymore...

    Allan Green is probably the highest rated American Super Middleweight...
     
  14. Vantage_West

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    no one want to fight him no one and becuase he has no belt thats it he aint gonna be back soon
     
  15. good right hand

    good right hand Well-Known Member Full Member

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    heres some quick names


    emanuel augustus
    jesse feliciano
    vince phillips
    cruz carbojal
    ubaldo hernandez
    manning galloway
    juan valenzuala
    anotonio ramirez
    miguel angel huerta
    davarryl willamson
    dale brown