I have no idea, but I reckon Eddie will be on the phone already trying to get a meeting with Buatsi when he comes home.
No doubt about it. Buatsi looks like a natural pro to me, the BBC crew are making a lot of Mayweather being there again scouting potential pro's and yesterday Buatsi had a few pictures with Mayweather and banged them on Facebook. Maybe they know something we don't, maybe there is a whisper that Mayweather might be interested in signing him.
Serious question: Who do people think are the best pro prospects in the competition? ie not counting anyone who isn't likely to turn pro in the next four years and rating those who will turn pros on the likely utility of their style in the pros.
Buatsi really impressed again. I still think he's capable of winning gold. As tricky and good as De La Cruz is, he can be hurt and Buatsi packs a punch and he's on a real roll with a lot of self belief and momentum behind him. Benchabla is very tough and he showed a lot of heart and gave it everything he had. The difference in power was the deciding factor. The only LHWs who've impressed me in these games that I've seen are Buatsi, Bauderlique and La Cruz (for some stupid reason I've been calling him De La Cruz recently. Must be because of lack of sleep because I'm very familiar with him lol). That said, the only fight of the opening round I saw was Buatsi vs Katende. Joe Ward shouldn't have lost to Mina but he has poor stamina.
Ward is the most overrated amateur in the world. La Cruz isn't getting hurt much, he gets knocked down, but that it's because of his balance, still if he keeps focus, he is the only favorite for the gold.
Ward's good but he is definitely somewhat overrated. His stamina is abysmal for a 3 round fighter. La Cruz is obviously rightfully the favourite for the gold and a strong one. He might not get hurt much but Buatsi packs big power and he already put him on his ass the last time they fought each other and he's improving fast. Even if La Cruz has a very good chin, Buatsi hits hard enough to crack it if he catches him right. That's easier said than done of course because La Cruz is extremely tricky and elusive.
Gozgec is absolutely relentless. I've seen quite a few fighters in these games who are as determined as him and apply a similar amount of pressure as he does but most of them tire and fade after a couple of rounds whereas he kept coming for all 3.