Jack Massey vs Jai Opetaia OFFICIAL!!!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Aug 24, 2024.


  1. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There are multiple legitimately recognized ranking systems. Whether or not you believe in them won't change that.

    Rating a cruiserweight untested at heavy above an established heavyweight seems more fluff to me.
     
  2. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Massey will do himself proud in this fight
    He probably won't win but some people are overating Jai far too much
     
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  3. Mark Anthony

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    Maybe not but he has a cruiserweight`s hand speed and speed is the only advantage a cruiser would have over a big heavyweight, which is why Usyk is so effective at the higher weight, Holyfield not only had quick hands but he could out-work bigger slower heavies and was roided up anyway.
     
  4. Soi Six

    Soi Six daddy, daddy cool, daddy, daddy cool banned Full Member

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    They're all roided up, Mark. And Parker isn't a big heavyweight. He's down as 6'4'' but that's not right, and he's put on so much weight that his stamina is no good. Opetaia would be extremely hard work for Parker.
     
  5. Mark Anthony

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    No, Holy clearly bulked up and got stronger after his loss to Bowe, in that fight he only weighed 205lbs.
     
  6. Soi Six

    Soi Six daddy, daddy cool, daddy, daddy cool banned Full Member

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    Of course he did, but if you think that Holyfield's opponents weren't also at it then you're a bit wet behind the ears.
     
  7. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Where have your doubts about Opetaia come from? What have you seen that everyone else is missing?
     
  8. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I wouldn't say I have doubts, he is the real deal
    However some people have gone a bit over the top watching a few mismatches in which he looked amazing

    Up against real competition, he is still very good but Imo beatable
    Bredis at his advanced age gave him a hell of a fight
     
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  9. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A good stay busy opponent for Opetaia to maintain his shape for further challenges, Opetaia by early KO.
     
  10. iceferg

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    I've boxed lads who have fought against both of these men (Danny Fleary, Jordan Thompson) and based on that I see this as a 60/40 in Opetaia's favour maybe a bit closer.

    Danny Fleary was definitely better than Jordan Thompson but poorly managed, he nearly beat Massey if you watch that fight. Thompson unsurprisingly destroyed by Opetaia.

    Think Jai Opetaia will have an explosive start but Massey will grow into the fight in the second half.
     
  11. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Which opponents, Foreman, Holmes, Bowe? Hardly built like Holy were they? Holy was jacked.
     
  12. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    He looked easy to hit in his last fight, a powerful heavy landing those shots would have stopped him.
     
  13. lufcrazy

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    Cannot believe the hype this fight is receiving.

    Every where I go people talking about Opetai finally fighting a heavyweight. I always tell them it's a maismatch but no one listening.

    Why is this fight so hyped? I don't get it?
     
  14. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Jai is overrated, they are as excited as when Usyk moved up etc.
     
  15. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I think it's all the Massey fan boys tbh. They are taking over the internet saying he's gonna beat Opetai.