How Do You Grade Adamek And Cunningham As Fighters?

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  1. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Now that a worldwide audience has had a fresh extended look at both fighters, how do you rate their quality?
     
  2. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    MULTIPLE CHOICE POLL, of course..
     
  3. Uppercut83

    Uppercut83 The Quitschkos are bums Full Member

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    C to C- for both

    Even David Haye i would only call a B/B+ fighter right now, A and A+ is purely Mayweather, Pacquaio and the elite.
     
  4. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    How about the Hayemaker?
     
  5. Uppercut83

    Uppercut83 The Quitschkos are bums Full Member

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    Damn theres alot of silly people on these forums if they think Adamek is an A fighter.
     
  6. turbina

    turbina Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We are talking championship boxing here.

    Both fighters are A level fighters, and are the top fighters in their divsion. Adamek has had belts in 2 weight classes now, you don't get there being mediocre.

    Anybody who makes it to the top, and has a few good defences is an A level fighter in my book. We are talking about WORLD WIDE BOXING. These are champions, and they are the top minority of the sport.
     
  7. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Adamek's offense is an A. His defense is a B- though (it used to be C a few years ago). Overall he's a B+ fighter skill wise with an A+ heart (will, determination etc.)

    Haye above Adamek? With that chin and ugly ass style? That's a joke. They both have different weaknesses and strengths. One of them is severely over hyped, partly because he's an attention *****. In terms of accomplishments, they're about equal so far.
     
  8. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Damn there's a lot of men in skirts and knee socks here. Is it too drafty for you?
     
  9. Uppercut83

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    You think Adamek is better than Haye? :lol::lol::lol:
     
  10. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's clearly inferior in the ego department.
     
  11. Uppercut83

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    Hes inferior in every department thats why hes being shown on Versus on a Thursday and there is no Live TV coverage outside of North America.
     
  12. TheBradyHawkes

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    B to B+ for both guys. Cunningham gets too sloppy sometimes to be considered an A. Witness the 3 knockdowns. Plus his power his minimal. Adamek can be outboxed, but he has a huge heart and good power.
     
  13. BENNY BLANCO

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    B- is what I feel for both fighters.
     
  14. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    At this time I consider Adamek to be a B+ fighter, with Cunningham in the B- to C+ range. Adamek's primary area of concern is his defense - he leaves himself vulnerable, though his solid chin has picked up the slack and carried him impressively. Cunningham isn't even as good as he looked tonight in my view. This fight could have ended in an early stoppage if Adamek pressed more and punched more in the early going.
     
  15. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Neither of them is an A, but I don't think either one is below B-level either. Probably B+ for Adamek and B for Cunningham. Maybe B+ for both but Cunningham (or both at 'B') fought the wrong fight tonight, certainly. Of course, coming up with a workable gameplan and keeping your head is part of being a better fighter. Think of guys like Leonard or Calzaghe who can adjust to the circumstances. Then think of a guy who can't crack or take many cracks deciding to brawl with a brawler as we saw tonight. Not smart.