Olympian with the Greatest Potential

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TIME-BOMB, Oct 13, 2008.


  1. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Like I said....I've heard rumors he's not turning pro yet.
     
  2. Smazz20

    Smazz20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn't see enough of him tbh. I've heard mixed reports. Some say he's a dodgy chin and is just not hard enough for the pro game, that he should stay in the ams. But why stay in the ams earning **** all money when you've achieved the most you can ever achieve there? In the pro's he'll make decent money on the back of his success. I think he could be managed to a world title shot under Frank easily enough. But whether he is good enough to do his part, I don't know.
     
  3. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I think his style is really unsuited for the pros, to be honest. My 2 pennies.
     
  4. TIME-BOMB

    TIME-BOMB Rising Superstar Full Member

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    ya i agree completley! has an excellent jab and uses his reach well, but still seems very one dimensional and over hyped by the British media! However he's young and under the right guidance he could make it.
     
  5. 1Kolijn

    1Kolijn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Roberto Cammarelle looked sharp in the Olympics..
     
  6. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's another guy I've heard isn't turning pro, unfortunately.I'd love to see him and Lomachenko go pro, but it doesn't look too promising.

    Does anyone know the chances of Artayev (the fighter who beat Korobov and has 2 Olympic golds now) going pro?
     
  7. Odo

    Odo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Without any doubt Lomachenko was THE outstanding fighter at the olympics in China.
    I would love to see him fight in the paid ranks. True pleasure to watch him fight!
     
  8. D_XZ

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    Frankie Gavin! Has a style that I reckon would carry into the pro's much better than DeGale, and has a fantastic record.

    Didn't actually fight in the Olympics as he failed to make the weight (due to growing out of his division - not lack of discipline if the reports be right) but he was in the squad so I guess he counts.
     
  9. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I think Saunders is the best British pro prospect at those games.