How will Charlo do at 160?

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  1. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well if there wasn't drug test for Charlo then it was the same for Williams, I just don't think J-rock could handle his power, it was all over as soon he was dropped by the jab but he is a very good fighter nonetheless and I expect him to pick up a belt at some point. Yeah if he can handle the 154 division then the 160 division is weaker imo.
     
  2. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Still don't know yet until he fights someone in the top 15 there. He looks to have the goods but is an unknown at 160.
     
  3. Monochrome_Night

    Monochrome_Night Member Full Member

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    I'm hoping he does well. The division needs some depth badly.
     
  4. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo, Charlo, GGG, Jacobs. 160 is no joke. I think he will do just fine at the 160 division
     
  5. Selina

    Selina Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He looks good against inexperienced guys, but guys at 160 are more experienced and tougher dudes. He is moving to tougher division. He should stay away Golovkin for the time being plus avoid all the powerhouses like DL, Jacobs and Stevens. Risk getting ruined is too big.

    Rest are good opportunities - Saunders, Lee and Eubank Jr. Are all good victories. After all he's already a beltholder at 154, so no point to regress now.
     
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  6. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    • Will go Ok will give the Middleweight division one hell of a shake...
     
  7. MUFA$A

    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    I dont know, he hasnt made his debut at MW yet.
    Im going to assume he will look tremendous because Charlo is indeed a Tremendous fighter. That KO of Williams was Sick. I respect the Charlo brothers.
     
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  8. MUFA$A

    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    I wanna see Charlo vs Khurtsidze badly.

    Eubank Jr is just a disappointment, he's not looking to fight any big names and he's making that clear to see .
     
  9. Uppercut_Artist

    Uppercut_Artist Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Jermall was a big Jr. MW, and he's going to be a big MW. His frame looks like it can not only make MW, but SMW easily. His power will likely be even better at MW.
    They're going to start him off a MW slowly, but not too slow.
    I can see them starting him off with a top 15 contender like Smith, N'Dam or Rose and then moving up the top 10 ladder.
     
  10. radupidu

    radupidu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Have an easier fight first and then if he wants a contender put him in with Derevyanchenko. Should be a great fight and we'll see who's ready for bigger and better things. They're both signed to Al Haymon so this will very easy to make.
     
  11. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    160 is a weak division so he should have no problems doing well there
     
  12. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They will have him go up the ranks slowly to time his peak with Golovkin's retirement. They definitely don't want him fighting GGG and I doubt he believes he can take on GGG. He will be fighting top 15s for a while to stay under the radar while the king of MW division is still ruling with an iron fist.
     
  13. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His first fight is probably going to be outside top 10. He needs to go through a camp and adjust to the weight and new training methods that go along with the new weight before he steps up big. A poor camp can be a huge deciding factor at the top level. I personally dislike the idea of any fighter jumping straight up and fighting the best in the division for that reason.
     
  14. 941Jeremy

    941Jeremy Active Member Full Member

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    I would currently favor him over everyone not named GGG. The middleweight division isn't impressive at all.
     
  15. Uppercut_Artist

    Uppercut_Artist Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    After Charlo gets 2-3 MW wins under his belt Golovkin will be ducking him just like Lil g ducks everyone else.
    The fight will come up and Golovkin will immediately book Golovkin-Khan.