How would the current WSB Cuban Team do in the pro ranks?

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  1. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They are totally dominant there at the moment but how would they do with the stiffest comp?

    Cruiserweight - Erislandy Savon

    Top 3 - This guy is an immense talent, I don't watch much of this barren division but I can easily see him beating Huck. Probably more talented than Usyk too.

    Light Heavyweight - Julio Cesar La Cruz

    Top 3 - Would contest the division with Kovalev, Stevenson and Beterbiev. Great boxer, maybe better than all the pros.

    Welterweight - Roniel Igliesias

    Top 15- Very good boxer, but a stacked division.

    Lightweight - Lazaro Alvarez

    Top 2 - Crawford only one I'd favour over him, with pro experience he would reach that level

    Super Bantamweight - Robeisy Ramirez

    Top 2 - Amazing talent, probably best of the bunch talent wise. Him and Rigondeaux should be engaging in a storied rivalry if they wasn't separated by boxing codes.

    Flyweight - Yosvany Veita

    Top 2 - Veita and Inoue would be special!
     
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  2. FilipMNE

    FilipMNE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I love watching La Cruz fight, but best out of them for me is Lazaro Alvarez he is amazing.
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Am/pro weight classes are different.

    Welterweight in one is light middleweight in the other...

    They wouldn't all be what they are in the amateur tourneys or in WSB.
     
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  4. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cubans would dominate if they were to turn pro!

    Think of all the talented boxers they have who can't even make these teams.
     
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  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    They got Glass Jaws doe:deal
     
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  6. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I was going to point that out about Savon and Usyk, but I'm feeling lazy tonight.:D
     
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  7. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    :!:That's the main reason they all fight that way they must have a congenital defect in Cuba, they have soft mandibles Castro should really look into that.:yep
     
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  8. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    :!:povetkin will crack his.:yep
     
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  9. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Savon if fairly similar to YPH tall with good boxing skills and power but slightly frail with a vulnerable chin. Huck, Lebedev, Makabu, Usyk, Kudryashov, Ola, Kalenga, Kucher would all present issues.
     
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  10. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Thought Savon was a bit of c*nt in this recent fight. His opponent was totally outgunned and taking a beating. He courageously kept plugging away even though he stood no chance. I didn't like the way Savon was taunting him and showboating. There's no need for that when your opponent is so hopelessly over-matched and outgunned, especially given the bravery he was showing despite that. Great finish from Savon though he's a quality operator and he packs a big wallop.

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  11. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    because there have been so many GREAT pros when they do defect and come over. Hurtado? Jorge Luis Gonzalez?
    Umberto Savigne
    Yudel Jhonson
    Yordanis Despaigne

    or how about the "dominating"
    Odlanier Solis
    and Gamboa?

    truth is, its such a bad cliche to say these amateurs would come over and dominate. The ones lately come over here and get fat and lazy.
    the do well in the amateurs because there isnt anything else to do over there but train and they become grown men fighting boys
     
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  12. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    No they wouldn't dominate history has shown the opposite that they get knocked out or eat themselves out of their division because they have zero discipline. None.
     
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  13. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I know he is but he was out of his depth and taking a nasty beating. You could see it was only a matter of time before he got brutally stopped. His corner should've pulled him out earlier really as he'd been dropped at least once (can't remember if it was more) and hurt numerous times too.
     
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  14. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Oh, Savon is definitely quality. He's the goods. He was robbed against Joshua no doubt.
     
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Who's the one who lost the other day? He got dropped too, think it was by a Russian.
     
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