Nicolino Locche v Kostya Tszyu

Loche could box Tyszu's ears off, but Tyszu liked an opponent who stood off him that he could time his right hand on and break them down with a body attack, I'm not sure Loche is strong or active enough offensively to earn Tyszu's respect.

I fancy Loche winning the early rounds before Tyszu starts to break him down making him easier to time shots on and scores a late KO

 

You could likely make the argument that both men could be well suited stylistically here. Tszyu because he has a man standing in front of him, which means he can try and land his non-telegraphed very good technically straights and bombs, having Kostya tee-off is a disaster for any man. But then you could say that Locche can cling to his man and be that amazing elusive pocket boxer. Sometimes it is a boxer that is at a disadvantage to Locche, as he can slip jabs so well, now Tszyu is very accurate with his shots which are usually short. It may just come down to who you think is the better man, i actually think stylistically there is possibly a slight edge to Tszyu, most may not agree, but thats my thinking. I think a real pressure fighter who goes to the body gets schooled by Locche, his torso seems to have a forcefield around it. But thats not really Tszyu, whos cryptonite seems to be strong guys who are fast and can hurt him and push him back. I dont mind people picking Niccolino on the basis that they think he is simply a class above/better. But im taking Tszyu here.

 

Man i thought i'd be the first to reply here! You snook in while i was typing my post. Your outcome is very possible, good post.

 

Most definitely!

 

This is the most famous of Locche highlights i think, so no doubt you've seen it, but what amazes me everytime is the crowd at round about 4minutes in. Amazing, what an icon he was!

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LEKHMUCh8k[/url]

By the way, i still dont know how to post a video so that it actually appears on my post, any help? Thanks in advance!

 

:deal Pretty much said everything i was going to.

 

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Here goes!

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Locche's full fight with Fuji is up on Youtube, he showcases far better work in that fight than in any other footage out there, including highlights. I'd take a look at it if you've not already seen it.

 

Whheeeyyyyy! Thanks a lot Ishy, still my vid isnt showing properly! But we'll take it step by step! Time for lesson 2 teacher??!