Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall II & Paddy Donovan vs. Lewis Ritson + Cully vs. Patera RBR.

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Taylor always had a good engine. Still does. It was his best attribute. He never beat guys with skill. He beat people because he was bigger and more relentless. That's why he can't move to 147. He relies on winning fights through sheer size not skill.
     
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Not at all. I can't stand Belly but he's extremely skilled, talented, athletic and nimble, especially for his size. He has elite skills
     
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  3. ruffryders

    ruffryders Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Take away his holding, his huge size advantage, giraffe neck arms, and awkwardness and he's useless


    It’s quite a lot you are “ taking away” from a fighter in your list. But I understand what you mean.
     
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    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Belly holds but he doesn't hold anywhere near as much as Okolie does though and, like I said, he's actually possesses elite skills, boxing ability, athleticism and is very nimble. Sure his size and long reach are big advantages for him but he's actually an excellent boxer with elite skills. He has all the moves and he would still possess elite skills if he was much smaller.
     
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  5. tinman

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    I do not think so. He looks slightly declined. Which is to be expected. Age 33 is around the time you would expect a Jr Welterweight to start showing a little bit of age. The lower the weight class the younger you decline. 33 is like 35 in LHW years and maybe even 36 in HW years.
     
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