Just watched Del Valle Vs. Darchinyan

Agree completely. The right especially had nothing on it at all.

 

The kid should not be disheartened by that fight...he put up a good effort.

 

Yeh, the pushing straight hands were tough to watch....maybe it wouldn't have been so out of place if the HBO crew hadn't talked him up big right before hand.

In fairness to him though, I get why his management wanted Darchinyan, as Darchinyan just lost to a Japanese prospect in Japan at 118 and would be coming up and even though he's on the decline he's still one of the most recognizable names in the lower divisions. But a focused Vic is going to be a tough guy for almost anybody. He's strong, awkward as hell, has a bag full of tricks, is more than willing to get dirty, and perhaps most importantly has been using his full arsenal at the highest level for a long time. Like I said, I get why they selected evil Vic, but he's a guy that if you're miscalculating on (miscalculating where Vic is at in his decline and miscalculating where you're prospect is at)the situation it could be disasterous.

I think a new trainer would be able to help De Valle. There's natural talent there to work with.

 

I don't mean to take your thread on a different tangent, but I didn't think my question warranted its own thread.

As a fan of PR boxing, how are PR boxing fans feeling about Luis Cruz right now? I know quite a few posters were hopeful about him last year, but he's since lost to Juan Carlos Burgos(no shame there, I think Burgos is quite good) and then the inexperienced but talented Jose Felix Jr. Are PR fans hopeful for him? Do you think he needs a new trainer?

I think it's a different situation overall, he has a solid foundation of skills, but something else seems to be missing. Then again, it could just be a case that when two good fighters meet, usually someone has to lose.

 

roy said in the first round this kid needed a better right hand to fight vic and he was right

 

I'm not giving up on my boy Del Valle. He has a lot of potential that a lot of people are not seeing. He desperately needs a better trainer. Hook up with Pedro Diaz!!!

 

Roy dominated Kellerman that night..was nearly always on the money.

 

Pedro Diaz Would be amazing with Del Valles style

 

Pedro should be setting camp in PR, permanently.So many good boxers over there.

 

He should have his eye out to work with Felix Verdejo new olympian kid signed by Top Rank.

I agree with you though. He fits into the culture easily, the fighters have a work ethic compatible with his style. peanut butter and jelly.

 

exactly, and i believe his relationship with Cotto will lead him in that direction.
would be tougher for him teach in a mexican gym.

 

and plus... the flags already look alike lol

 

Agreed on all accounts. As I said in that night's RBR, there was a time when a young prospect took on a wily, still tough veteran and a loss was considered a learning experience, almost something a fighter needed to go through in order to grow.

That is what I took away from that fight. The kid needs fundamental help, but the heart and fighter mentality are there.

 

Got pretty decent defense and chin. Vic was tagging him with some flush hard shots.