Could Chazz Witherspoon upset 24-0 $uper $eth Mitchell?

That attitude is going to get Chazz carried out of the ring on a stretcher. He doesn't have the physical or stylistic equipment to take the fight to Mitchell, or to trade punches with him.

Time for a reality check. Let's compare Chazz's and Ibragimov's respective fights against Tony Thompson.

Ibragimov was decisively outpointed by Thompson, losing a wide UD. But at no point was Ibragimov hurt. He absorbed Thompson's best, and when necessary, moved and defended intelligently to stay out of trouble. Interestingly, Ibragimov even became more aggressive in the 9th and 10th, possibly winning both rounds (or at worst, sharing points, or losing the rounds by a slender margin).

How did Chazz do against Thompson?

All reports indicate that, from the opening bell onward, Chazz was timid, seemed to realize he was in over his head, fought tentatively, and tried to stay out of trouble. Worse yet, every time Thompson landed a solid head shot, Chazz -- according to reports -- looked shaken or hurt. As the rounds progressed, Thompson's dominance increased, and finally, in the 9th, a hurt and reeling Chazz was saved from further punishment by the ref.

If Chazz thinks he's going to show more aggression or courage against Mitchell than other guys, he's either kidding himself, or he's determined to get KO'd sooner rather than later.

P.S. -- Chazz has a big mouth for knocking Evans Quinn, too. Quinn has a long record of showing guts in the ring, as we saw in his fights against Liakhovich and the hard-hitting Kali Meehan. Against Mitchell, Quinn absorbed a powerful shot behind the ear -- the kind of punch that would have KO'd almost anyone -- and went down. Realizing he was damaged, Quinn decided it wise to take the count rather than get up to perpetuate a hopeless contest while suffering from double vision, etc. Let's give Quinn a break...he's got guts, and wouldn't have gone down for no reason.

Chazz will see things in a different light next week.

 

Are you aware of how Chazz performed against Livin Castillo?

 

Ok bud i might of gotten a little carried away, but it's alarming how slow Vitali is looking. I don't think it's hard to imagine if Chambers fought a smart fight him getting a decision over him at the mo.

I agree it's still a big ask but not outside the realms of possibility.

 

Exactly Kal it ain't that hard to imagine is it?

I pointed it out in my op on the subject that if he isn't too badly scarred from the Wlad fight and came in with confidence then Eddie could do something with old Vit. But 1 fight in 2 years (2 with Adamek in june) is i admit, hardly good preparation for such a matchup though.

I agree he would need fair judging too but i can't see either brother fighting outside of their Euro zone again.

I'll give chico the benefit of the doubt coz we've all picked out one point of someones post while ignoring the rest to appear more knowledgable and superior:yep, or to be simply dismissive.

What's up with a little fantasy and speculation eh? Especially in todays predictable game.

 

No.

 

Bit in bold spot on, just to be in the ring with someone that size will show us and Eddy if he would have any realistic chances against old Vitali.

Has for Mitchell, he looked good on the dummy and it's still good to see him going body to head, it's good practice. I thought the pad work was bit ropey to be honest Kal. I'd like to think working on head movement and defence is a priority for him.

 

before the Ibragimov fight I would have said yes but after seeing him handle someone who's got a better chin and is a level above Chazz in Timur I think he gets Chazz outa there early.

 

If only Chazz packed serious power in this right hand, then I'd at least give him a chance. Mitchell can be hit by rights. But I just don't see Chazz's punches troubling Mitchell. And, of course, Chazz would have to plant his feet and sit on his punches to make an impact. This means he's putting himself in the danger zone -- within Mitchell's punching distance -- and Chazz just doesn't have the chin to go punch-for-punch in this fight.

Chazz's second option is to box -- which is how I think Mitchell will ultimate be beaten (by someone). But I don't really see the fleet footedness or nimbleness of movement in Chazz that are necessary to duck and slip Mitchell's jab, or to evade his overhand right.

I think Golden Boy and Mitchell's managers selected Chazz because the outcome is very, very predictable.

 

agreed on all points. someone like Eddie Chambers I would favour over Mitchell based on styles. i like chazz and wish him the best but them whiskers ain't built for a powerful heavyweight

 

Witherspoon's glass jaw is gonna get shattered all over that ring...early.

 

I agree with the synopsis, Seth is gonna look great against many of the
heavys out there, but he'll be made to look ordinary by one of the
more mobile multi-faceted heavyweights (wlad,vitali,chambers,Johnson). But at least he's putting some excitement into the division.

 

lol, this.