Maccarinelli vs. Braithwaite Is Today

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by emanuel_augustus, Jul 21, 2007.


  1. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Exactly. "Big Truck" may expose yet another of these china-chinned hype jobs in this fight. If does have anything left, expect Maccarinelli to hit the canvas early.....and often. :nod
     
  2. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He switches back and forth, but imo fights better from the orthodox stance. When he's lefty he's too squared up, sacrifices power in the right hand, and is open to rights.

    He's a big puncher, had a 15 fight ko streak at one point, but it's more thudding power rather than sharpness. The only guys he couldn't take out were top level fighters Mormeck and Jones.
     
  3. Ding

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    He switches back and forth, but imo fights better from the orthodox stance. When he's lefty he's too squared up, sacrifices power in the right hand, and is open to rights.



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  4. BigEars

    BigEars Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What are you're opinions on this one Ding ?
     
  5. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Finally Enzo is stepping into REAL World class, although he is a World champ he hasnt really fought anyone of note. i think Big Macc vs Big Truck is a 50-50 fight, Braithwaite has more than enough power to hit and hurt Enzo, and has fought and beat guys at this level before when he was WBC champ.

    There is still a huge question mark over Macca. I think he does have talent though and I do beleive he has real power so im siding towards him retaining. but wouldnt surprised if braithwaite hit Enzo cleaned and KOd him.
     
  6. LeedsLad

    LeedsLad Active Member Full Member

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    I was thinking about taking M'Baye in 5-8 but i went with 9-12. I think Rees will be pretty resiliant, and abit like Nicky Cook will be beating easily and knocked down a few times before being stopped late. Im most confident of an Arthur UD, the other 2 could do anything lol.
     
  7. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Some of you guys are underestimating Enzo. He's really a pretty fighter, just hasn't been tested. He's got range and power, good hand speed, his footwork is a bit shaky, but that can be overcome.

    This is a real test and a pick em' type fight.

    Surely Warren is banking on Braithwaite being shot, and they probably looked at the Mormeck and Jones tapes and saw his vulnerability to the right hand. We'll see soon enough if this was good matchmaking for Enzo.
     
  8. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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  9. SevenSamurai

    SevenSamurai 3 year ESB vet. Full Member

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    Braithwaite WUD12. I have only seen Braithwaite fight once or twice, but I have seen the crude Enzo many times. I do not think Enzo belongs in this class, and I think that is Braithwaite has anything left and is in good condition then he should win this easily in a decision.
     
  10. Steve Fox

    Steve Fox Guest

    Enzo has proved himself at mediocre domestic level and at world punch-bag level, but stepping up to international passed-their-best-class at this point in his career could be a step too far...Seriously though, I'm looking forward to this one, but I'm not picking a winner.
     
  11. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This should be a very good fight, Enzo has improved by leaps and bounds over the last year. Training with Calzaghe's father and sparring with Joe has done wonders for him. His jab has always been very good, and he uses his size well for such a big man. Macca is probably the biggest hitter at 200 lbs, and that's really saying a lot.

    Tonight's fight could go either way, Braithwaite is a former world champion and still in his prime, but I'm picking Macca by brutal KO.
     
  12. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Braithwaite just seems to be a notch above Maccarinelli. He is also much more battle tested. Like to be able to see this one, looks like a very fun fight. Gotta go with Braithwaite in this one.
     
  13. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Any of our British friends do a round-by-round?