Could this kid be the next heavyweight champion?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Toney, May 26, 2008.


  1. Toney

    Toney Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Robert Helenius. I think that he has got all the potential in the world!

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  2. Toney

    Toney Well-Known Member Full Member

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  3. PH|LLA

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  4. fanman

    fanman New Member Full Member

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    he looked alright, but anybody can look good against a punching bag. I'll give him this, that was more exciting than the whole fight between vladmir klitschko and sultan ibrigamov where all vlad did was slap down sultans jab
     
  5. Toney

    Toney Well-Known Member Full Member

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  6. Box-on

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    Unfortunately the opponent offered very little, hard to judge from that.
     
  7. Hrak

    Hrak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    too early to tell, he doesnt look particularly athletic, I think his career will resemble that of Timo Hoffman
     
  8. PH|LLA

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    I think the answer is a categoric no

    skinny legs, long skinny neck, small shoulders, shaky defence even against a can
     
  9. NickBarker

    NickBarker Damnum Absque Injuria Full Member

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    Who knows if it was just because he knew his opposition was so limited, but he repeatedly jumped right in with a lead right hand and then would step straight back. He'll have to watch that against someone who actually has a pulse.
     
  10. JonOli

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  11. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    Those body shot KDs were funny:lol:
    Put him in with Tye Fields:good
     
  12. huki

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    This thread is both very funny and very sad.
     
  13. magnificentdave

    magnificentdave Constant Reminder Full Member

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    sounds like lou savarese
     
  14. theCandle

    theCandle Member Full Member

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    Well true about the can thing, i mean he looked okay against a guy that stood stone still and just hid behind his arms/gloves.

    He had a nice snappy jab and right combination, but personally i'd like to see a half dozen fights of a fighter before i would understand what kind of will/chin/heart they have and what kind of offensive diversity they hold.

    Any other clips of this guy?
     
  15. Toney

    Toney Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So you don“t think that this kid has any potential?

    I was very impressed the way Helenius fought against Islam Timurziev in the 2006 European championship final. That was one of the best amateur-heavyweight fights that I have seen.