How high do you rate shawn porter?

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  1. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think he's strong for his weight class and has good work rate but not much else, he's like a less skilled tim bradley.
     
  2. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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    good enough to beat thurman
     
  3. TinFoilHat

    TinFoilHat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think your ****ysis is a bit lacking. He actually does posses good speed, movement, but I think he lacks some of the finer points with his boxing skills. He comes forward a lot to win... I don't think that Thurman is as good as people think though, he is not kell brook. Kell Brook is bigger, faster, with better timing and general skills IMO.

    I think people are underestimating Shawn a bit in this fight.
     
  4. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon.

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    He's more like a less strong Maidana.
     
  5. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon.

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    No way. I think Porter will have a little more luck than Guerrero against Thurman but not much more.
     
  6. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    More like a black Provodnikov. Good chin, good workrate, decent power, poor distance control, basic defence, poor head movement etc
     
  7. DcRfc

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    Hes a good fighter. Nice speed and pressure however he can be pot shotted and outboxed as he doesnt have the best feet and defence.
     
  8. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Relys a lot on physical attributes like strength, speed and stamina.

    Not a bad fighter, but is definitely a bit crude at times.
     
  9. IKSAB

    IKSAB Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Very good fighter, hopefully people will stop undderrating him after he beats Thurman.
     
  10. 10Count_Hero

    10Count_Hero Active Member Full Member

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    A top level fighter with some very good attributes. If he stopped windmilling his punches in close and actually picked his shots he could be even better. I expect him to be around the top level for a while.
     
  11. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You gotta be physically stronger then him to beat him.I think he beats the **** outta thurman and makes him wish he wouldve died in the car wreck