How many fans of Vernon Forrest about?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Amsterdam, Jun 4, 2008.


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  1. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    I'm a fan, I like his style and think he's great to watch at his best. His last fight against Picirillo showed some good rejuvenation, even though Pici is a B- fighter, Vernon won every round, KOed him and showcased good speed, rejuvenated timing and very good defensive prowess.

    I think if that's the real indicator of where he's at, he could beat anybody at 154 currently and that would be really awesome for Vernon Forrest fans to see, would love it if he could win a belt or two before he finally burns out.

    Seems he's underrated on here.... most pick Margarito to beat him?:lol::patsch

    Why all of the Forrest hate? He's an awesome fighter, great to watch, smooth and precise with some power, great boxer-puncher stylist with textbook displays.
     
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  2. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Put me down bro..
    I always speak Vernon around here.
     
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  3. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    One hit wonder. Got a gift against more past primed Quartey.
     
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  4. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I like Vernon a lot, how he comes in with his uppercut behind his jab is just great
     
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  5. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm a fan of the Viper. I saw the rematch with Mosley in person down in Indianapolis and have been a fan of his since before he won a belt. I like his smooth style. I thought he won the Mayorga rematch.

    I think a lot of the hate towards him on this board has to do with what many saw as a robbery against Quartey, who is a very popular fighter on ESB.
     
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  6. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    & Mosley twice. :good
     
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  7. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    :good
     
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  8. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Who picks Marg over him? I have never ever seen that, yet alone MOST people saying that? I think he is a good fighter, although can be beaten against the wrong style for him. He has trouble adapting. Against Shane Mosley he looked unbelievable though, a truely sensational performance.
     
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  9. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    I like Forrest, it's a shame that a boxer of his skill and caliber never really got his big break, even after beating Mosley. I think the UD loss to Mayorga looks alot worse on his record than the KO, also.
     
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  10. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    I would pick Cotto over him no question at 154 at the moment. Terrible style match up for Forrest. Cotto would still be a heavy guy at 154 also, despite people saying he is "small". Height and Weight are very different things, for some reason many people here cannot grasp these simply concepts.
     
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  11. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Yes, but that wasn't the best Forrest and Quartey is still a good fighter, better than some of the overrated Welter's of this current era.

    Vernon seems to have corrected the shoulder issue's, even though the opponents in Baldo and Picirillo are lesser than Ike Quartey, if you analyse his individual work, he was much quicker and sharper in foot and hand, the shoulder problems weren't evident.

    Against Picirillo he looked close to prime. Opponent class can't always be an excuse against such, because you have to watch the guy in question individually and if you do, anybody would see Forrest looked great.

    He's on limited time though, I hope he gets a better fight after Mora, like against Alcine or somebody.
     
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  12. TheGrimReaper

    TheGrimReaper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i'll be at mohegan rooting for him
     
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  13. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Yeah, that's fine. But Margarito?:rofl

    Think about that mate and go find the 'Forrest vs Margo' thread, not only do they pick Margarito, but they pick Margarito to 'break him down, destroy him, Knock him the **** out & take him by wide UD'.

    I don't know what's going on with that....:lol:
     
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  14. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree that Forrest was far from prime in the Quartey fight and Ike is still a formidable opponent.

    I was pleased to see Vernon look better in his last fight. He shoulder seemed much stronger than it did against Bazooka.
     
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  15. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    Vernon is a great boxer, hampered by that shoulder injury. Who knows what would have been.
     
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