De La Hoya vs JMM lightweight

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by hookfromhell, May 17, 2012.


  1. hookfromhell

    hookfromhell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    My pick De La Hoya KO 6. I think Oscar uses his jab, size, and left
    hook to drop Juan early, then Oscar stops him in 6. Thought? Dont leave
    me hanging
     
  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    JMM isn't getting stopped. He'd make it competitive for Oscar though. I think Hoya edges it by 2 or 3 points, using his size advantage and jab. Could be somewhat similar to the Mayweather fight, except JMM does much better.
     
  3. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oscar could stop him..he was physically very impressive at lightweight and a vicious puncher.

    Not that early though...JMM would take a concerted effort to get out of there..to be honest I wouldn't put money on him getting stopped, but Oscar would be in that relatively small band of fighters who could potentially do it.

    More than likely JMM gets dropped and/or staggered a couple of times en route to a pretty clear points loss...he would frustrate Oscar a fair bit with his nous and doggedness
    ..probably hit him more than he is used to aswell.

    I'm starting to come around to JMM at lightweight...I used to think a lot of people overrated him there and that the elites and several levels below would defeat him quite comfortably...but I don't anyone crushes him easily, I think he hangs with most for at least a while.