Maccarinelli vs. Braithwaite Is Today

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  1. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This could be a real corker of a fight. Macca has real power, but is basically untested against top competition. Braithwaite has been inactive and is coming off those two tough loses in 2005, but he's still fairly young and looks to be in shape.

    The key here is whether or not Braithwaite can withstand Macca's power, and I think, if Wayne can box and move he'll get chances to land his own power shots. And for Braithwaite, DO NOT turn southpaw. Whenver he does this he's wide open for right hands, a definite no no against a guy like Macca who relies on his huge right.

    Macca should probably stop him in the middle rounds, but I'm pulling for Braithwaite to pull the upset and get himself back in the mix.
     
    emanuel_augustus, Jul 21, 2007
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  2. 0-1

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    I thought he was a southpaw naturally... Boxrec lists him as one... Is he or isn't he?
     
    0-1, Jul 21, 2007
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  3. Danny Ocean

    Danny Ocean My nAmE IS MoNeY Full Member

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    how big of a puncher is wayne b
     
    Danny Ocean, Jul 21, 2007
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  4. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    im picking maccarinelli
     
    brooklyn1550, Jul 21, 2007
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  5. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    I'm rooting for Enzo. It is a huge step up. His first real world class test.
     
    achillesthegreat, Jul 21, 2007
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  6. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Decent, with Mac's glass chin, well fine enough. If Braithwaite has anything left, he'll KO Mac, that's how bad Mac really is.

    Mac can't deal with a jab well, he has a horrible jab, his defence is very leaky, his footwork is pissy, he's not an accurate puncher and from distance he can't do his best work.

    Braithwaite has a good jab, he's very tough and he's reasonably accurate, problem being his defence is awful. So if he has anything left, he should win from the looks of it.
     
    Amsterdam, Jul 21, 2007
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  7. hacim419

    hacim419 Member Full Member

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    No USTV right?
     
    hacim419, Jul 21, 2007
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  8. nickthegreek

    nickthegreek Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :happy Enzo KO4
     
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  9. LeedsLad

    LeedsLad Active Member Full Member

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    Pretty much sums up my view on Macca.
     
    LeedsLad, Jul 21, 2007
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  10. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Yes, he's not that good and Braithwaite has a lot more to work with....

    However, he may very well be shot and that may be the reason why he was selected.
     
    Amsterdam, Jul 21, 2007
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  11. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    enzo has a lot of defeciencies but what he doies have is size and huge power, and i think it will be enough and if braithwaite leaves openings enzo will land with full force and win by ko.

    equally you can see a right hand temple shot turning enzo`s legs to mush
     
    sean, Jul 21, 2007
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  12. LeedsLad

    LeedsLad Active Member Full Member

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    Yeh, i dont think Braithwaite will expose Macca, iv already got a bet on Macca stopping him in rounds 5-8 in an accumalator with M'Baye stopping Rees 9-12 and Arthur UD:good
     
    LeedsLad, Jul 21, 2007
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  13. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Personally, I never bet on a guy with a glass chin, especially when the match is even up with a guy with a pretty good chin, bombs will land.
     
    Amsterdam, Jul 21, 2007
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  14. *BOX_FAN*

    *BOX_FAN* Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I pick Enzo by points.
     
    *BOX_FAN*, Jul 21, 2007
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  15. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Enzo's chin is poor but it's not quite glass . Hobson's an average hitter and he hit Enzo a fair bit and although he did shake him a few times he didn't drop him . Dominguez didn't drop him either despite landing plenty , hence Enzo's chin is not quite glass .

    LeedsLad I can see Rees getting stopped much quicker so unfortunately I think you're going to lose that bet .

    I reckon Enzo will win tonight , knocking out Braithwaite late .
     
    BigEars, Jul 21, 2007
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