maybe I was harsh on Clottey calling him a gatekeeper

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  1. williams7383

    williams7383 TKO 6 Klit Lickers Full Member

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    I stand by all the other comments re him not really going for it but calling him a gatekeeper was probably a bit harsh.

    Im struggling to find the term to describe where I see him, hes better than just a "contender" but short of champion status, and isnt the most fan friendly he is the sort of fighter a world champion needs to be able to beat hence the gatekeeper reference.

    Mosely, FMJ, Cotto, Pac, and Berto all beat him handily for me, Cotto and Pac already have, so he aint quite elite class, BUT he is a ****ing solid pro, and is a great test for any aspiring world champ to get past.
     
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  2. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    to late ur be forever judged by that
     
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  3. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    he's a glorified punchbag
     
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  4. lefthook82

    lefthook82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is a gatekeeper, for Top Rank fighters

    He is a live fight for anyone not 'controlled' by Uncle Bob
     
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  5. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Stand by your word 'Wiliiams' :deal

    Gatekeeper will do (Ableit - a Top rank gatekeeper) :good
     
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  6. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You're right to say you were harsh - he isn't a gatekeeper :good
     
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  7. lefthook82

    lefthook82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  8. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    no you werent. imo, you were spot on in your comment.
     
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  9. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Former 'World' champion who lost to 2 top 10 p4p fighters in his previous fights, with one of them being controversial and the other against the p4p number 1 right now. Has beat the likes of Judah and Corrales and has been a top 10 Welterweight for the last 3-4 years.

    I must not understand what a 'gatekeeper' is then? :think
     
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  10. pne buz

    pne buz Active Member Full Member

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    Hed knock Khan out and everybody thinks he is world class.
     
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  11. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    :huhwhere did that come from
     
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  12. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think Clottey is a difficult fighter to rate.

    Given that he basically gave away (let's be honest) the Cotto fight, and was beaten into his shell on Saturday...... contrast that with forcing Zab to quit and a few other decent wins.....

    A solid, top 10 147lb fighter obviously, one that will probably look at himself in the mirror one day and wish he'd have put the pedal to the metal against Cotto - would have looked great on his record that.
     
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  13. hitman_hatton1

    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah that's true enough. :yep

    khan would have to be on his toes for sure. :bbb
     
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  14. Brummy1976

    Brummy1976 Guest

    It dont matter, its true ....:yep
     
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  15. lefthook82

    lefthook82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All Khan would have to do is sign with Uncle Bob and he'll be safe
     
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