Cristijan Mijares

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Masterful performance. Keep checking YT, it's worth tracking down.

 

The point deducted from Munoz was pretty shaky also.

 

I give-up on you Mijares kool-aid drinkers.
































just when it comes to Mijares

 

Come on!

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What will it take to impress you? In the last 8 rounds, other than eating literally no more than a handful of unneccessary shots (compared to the hundreds that he slipped with ease), and choosing not to stop Munoz in impressive fashion - what did Mijares do wrong in your estimation?

 

Mijares has really subtle skill. His defense is among the most diverse I've ever seen; slips shots, rolls with punches, catches them with his gloves, moves out of range with his legs. He can really do it all. Will make guys miss with 4 or 5 shots, to come back and counter with one right on the button. His defense isn't always the most flashy, but it's effective. From an offensive standpoint, he's excellent as well. The lack of real punching power is made up for by superb timing, speed, and precision. He's got a versatile jab too. He uses it when coming forward, when moving laterally, and off the backfoot. When opponents press him, Mijares times them with sharp jabs and snaps their head back. Invests in body work, knows how to steal rounds, and is really a true thinking fighter. Always aware and maintains poise and calmness, even when being pressed.

These things were on display tonight in an absolutely beautiful performance. I had him winning 11 rounds to one. Credit must go out to Munoz too. His heart and conditioning kept him from going down. I can't imagine how beaten and exhausted he must have been.

Mijares and Johnny Tapia would have been a great fight at 115.

 

Mijares look like he didnt have his rythem from the start, like he did in the Navarro and Teppui fight, and Munoz was landing alot of flush shots from the inside, even frustrating him, it wasn't until the 8th round when Mijares was in full control of the fight.

Munoz landed alot of flush punches, but like i said the difference was chins. Mijares has one made of granite.

I dont hate Mijares, in fact he made me a fan of him tonight with his 12th round effort but he got hit alot and his face showed it.

 

Those last two rounds took serious discipline and guts from Munoz.

Mijares-Tapia...what a wet dream. :think

 

Did anyone see Ricardo Mijares (Cristian's brother) on the undercard? I'd like to here how he went and if he has much potential.

 

Mijares/Konadu would've been an excellent pure boxing match.

 

He's not the fastest starter. He had full, dominant control of his own rhythm and the fight by the 4th.

Munoz landed some flush punches...compared to the number he missed, a negligible amount. You're right though, that those few punches would have floored most guys, Mijares' chin is unimpeachable.

The 12th, specifically, made you a fan? The 11th and 12th were the most frustrating rounds to watch. All he had to do was sit on a good combination and it would have been lights out for Munoz, who was no longer any threat. Mijares could have dropped his hands and let Munoz tee off in those last six minutes, wouldn't have mattered...the guy was toast and had nothing left except the will to keep coming forward. There was no reason not to finish it. I guess he was savoring his victory and wanted to enjoy every possible second. :conf

 

He's a good technical fighter.

Patient, relaxed, throws straight punches with nice snap and speed. Not as fluid or as versatile as his brother, but that's nothing to be ashamed of. Can't really judge his potential based on one short fight against a less-than-stellar opponent.

 

P4P guys wins clearly most of the time. Mijares always scores a Close one. Not good enough to be P4P for me. Banal & Donaire will beat him.

 

I'll be willing to make a bet with you against that, provided Donaire wants any piece of him.

As for the first part, just

 

He looked strong and sharp for the most part, although the actual finishing blows weren't all that impressive. Pacheco was an eggshell.

 

He wins SD's because the judges are clearly blind. Honestly, that is an insult to boxing what they're doing.