Nate Campbell is an excellent fighter, very underrated.

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  1. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    So, if Juan Diaz gets in there and dominates him like he did to Julio Diaz, culminating in an accumulation TKO(these were badass:yep ), he had better be cemented in the top 10 P4P.

    Campbell is mismanaged, has been stupid in the ring and has been avoided heavily also. At 35, he's still a top LW and I'd take him over several other top LW's that aren't named Juan Diaz.

    This is a classic case of an underrated near-elite(when he's on) like Campbell as a likely coming victory that will also likely be very overlooked.
     
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  2. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    I hold Campbell in high regard. When he's motivated, he's a damn good fighter with a lot of ability and talent. If Diaz stops him or dominates him, it will say a lot...
     
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  3. the_what

    the_what Bolo Punch KO Full Member

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    No doubt. The fight is the main event of the night as far as Im concerned.
     
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  4. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    What do you make of Campbell's chances? Would you be surprised if he won?
     
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  5. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    If you only knew how much money he has won me in the last few years...:yep

    Nearly always a big underdog against overrated opponents, like Kid Diamond for example. Also, when I put a bet on a KO, he always came through, it's like it never failed with the guy.

    This weekend, I'm going to drop a few hundred on Diaz by stoppage and I hope Diaz comes into his own.
     
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  6. pecks

    pecks ***** Full Member

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    I rate Campbell, but he reminds me a bit of Zab Judah in the essence that he doesn't have what it takes mentally.
     
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  7. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Hmm, yes I would. Because I think that Diaz at LW is that good and he also has a style advantage. Campbell won't be able to push him back and will be forced into a slugfest on the backfoot, then he'll try to box and I think Diaz has the legs to catch up to him and corner him.

    Diaz with his little power produces punishing 'strong' shots and he throws non-stop, I think he's all wrong for Nate.

    I think Campbell is definitely bringing his best though, he may give Diaz a hell of a fight.
     
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  8. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    It's a little different. Inside, Zab falls apart, Campbell just gets extremely cocky and pays the price.:yep

    Campbell has heart like Judah never had and Campbell also never had Judah's level of talent.
     
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  9. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    the thing is that a style like Diaz' thrives on older fighters
     
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  10. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    You could say that Campbell is in the same boat as Travis Simms.
     
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  11. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    In that case Campbell will have to make his power felt early in order to have any success. If Diaz goes through those first 2 or 3 rounds without being stunned a few times then Campbell will get ****ed.
     
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  12. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Nopes . . . I won't call him an excellent fighter, maybe just an above average fighter . . . why? His very inconsistent ring performance should prove it.
     
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  13. Robot16

    Robot16 Keep it Kr0nkn Full Member

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    Did you bet on him against Peden?
    He was the fave in the second one if i recall correctly.
     
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  14. jimmy1991

    jimmy1991 Active Member Full Member

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    it depends what nate campball shows up if it this one

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    where in for a fight
     
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  15. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    I give him a 20% chance. Not great, but still a decent chance. I wouldn't be completely shocked if he won; but surpised - yes. I want to see an opponent give Diaz some uppercuts one of these days, I have seen him open to them on the inside before he unloads
     
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