Just saw the Broner / Rees fight

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  1. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Broner got hit wayyyyy more than I expected. I know Rees isn't absolute garbage, but by no means should he be competing with an alleged future PFP king.

    Broner's a good champion and his style will always make for competitive and entertaining fights, but he is certainly more talk than bite.

    With that being said, I still think he could beat anyone at 140. Lucas could give him a run for his money depending on how Broner approaches the fight. Broner stops Garcia, Khan, JLo, Judah and even Lamont Peterson. His power isn't questionable imo

    Broner destroys Rios btw. Alvarado is a tougher fight than Rios for Broner
     
  2. The13thRound

    The13thRound Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Where is evidence of this 140lb ko power ? lets talk when broner faces a khan a garcia or a mathysse
     
  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    "Destroys" Rios.. in what way?

    Rios is one tough mofo.

    One overhand right from Rios who would be walking forward then it could all be over.
     
  4. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    He's still a work in progress. He's no p4p rated fighter, but he's on course to end up there
     
  5. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Reading some of these threads, I'm convinced I watched a different fight. I'm not sure how many punches Rees landed, but only a handful were solid connects. Many of those shots were glancing blows, or landed on Broner's arms and shoulders. Regardless, it's boxing, guys get hit. Broner dismantled Rees last night. Even the one or two rounds Rees won, it still looked like Broner was in control. It was a dominant performance.
     
  6. Genaro G

    Genaro G Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Broner is not the defensive wizard he thinks he is. He got hit to the body plenty and little Rees was hittin him with lead left hooks and even chopping right hands up top. Broner might end rios with his vicious uppercuts but Broner will take a lot of punishment. Rios is one of the best, most ruthless inside fighters right now so if this fight was next, id have to go with Rios. Broner is still growing and learning tho. This is a great match up down the road.
     
  7. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Broner wasn't hit near as much as many threads imply. When he decided to get dude outta there, he did.
     
  8. maciek4

    maciek4 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was a dominant performance but Rees is a 5'5 small guy with no punch.
     
  9. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    He pummeled a midget.
     
  10. thawk888

    thawk888 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You seem upset about it.
     
  11. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    lol ur right i do sound upset about it...hahaha
     
  12. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    I guess it just looked so unfair to me last night. It was like watchin' some bully beatin' up on the simple kid from down the block. Just wasn't right. Wanted to call the cops or somethin'. :lol:
     
  13. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    The "midget" thing doesn't make sense as a critique. There was a big height disparity, but being a midget actually helped Rees execute his gameplan.
     
  14. Vyborg1917

    Vyborg1917 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He also had absolutely no concerns regarding his opponents power, which may have fed a little defensive complacency.
     
  15. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Are we talking about the same Rios? The same Rios which Abril dominated?

    Broner is a far superior tactician than Abril and he's got some ****ing pop. He's 23 and hasn't full developed his power, but I think his power is legit. Everyone he's faced (yes I know- only 130/135) has suffered because of his power.

    Rios can't box worth of ****. He shines when he's versus fighters with similar styles. Someone like Broner would cut his (Rios) ass up.

    No fighter is more overhyped than Brandon Rios. Danny Garcia is a close second though... with those "close my eyes and stare down at the canvas" prayer left hooks