One to watch?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by wolf79, Feb 10, 2009.


  1. wolf79

    wolf79 New Member Full Member

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    No its early & im not realy a fan of the modern heavys(especialy the goliaths)but i think Tyson Fury is one to watch.Opinions...
     
  2. Strike

    Strike Boxing Addict banned

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    Good hand speed for a big guy, obvious physical advantages and apparently a good chin.
    However is power looks very average and his conditioning is sloppy.
     
  3. wolf79

    wolf79 New Member Full Member

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    Of course still a baby for a heavy think hes 20,plenty to work with,do like the fact they are willing to match him with live bodies from the off.
     
  4. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    What do you consider "far"? British, Euro, World title?
     
  5. marvinbeatsugar

    marvinbeatsugar Switch-hitter Full Member

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    It's still very early days for the kid but he is intriguing in more ways than one and I for one will follow his career. He's already making the right noises on the domestic front but I do fear he'll get overmatched far too soon.

    Should be fun to watch how he turns out though.

    The guy's a ****ing mountain.
     
  6. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He has all the tools (as long as his chin is as good as hennessy is saying) just needs to 'iron out' the flab, which should come naturally over the next year if he is dedicated.
     
  7. David UK

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    I think he could go all the way, although as they appear to be keen on matching him tough(which I agree with) he may take a few lossses on the way, but this is ok providing he is learning with each fight
     
  8. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    **** knows!

    Some brave ****ers here predicting his career already! i only seen him fighting that wee kilted German, I mean big Audley used to even stop these small overmatched old guys at the start of his career.

    Im reserving my judgement for now, cos I have to. His last fight told me nothing about his long term prospects.
     
  9. Jordan

    Jordan Active Member Full Member

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    I am quite new to this Tyson Fury thing. Granted he had a great amatuer career, but after 2 fights why the fuss????
     
  10. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spot on.

    It's his hollywood name, size and the fact he talks alot that gets him the press attention.

    He's definitely one to watch, but we havent seen enough to say whether he's going to be the next big thing or not.
     
  11. MattMattMatt

    MattMattMatt Guest

    Not really a good comparison - Audley only has 3 real KOs to his name in 27 fights, a lot of his early fights were poor stoppages (see the Bonin fight for a prime example). Tyson dominated Zeller (but got a poor stoppage) in more convincing fashion than some of Audley's so called stoppages.

    It's clear already that he's got more balls than Audley ever had or has now after an olympic gold and 7 years pro experience.
     
  12. brickfists

    brickfists The Nonpareil Full Member

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    looks ok so far

    anyone know who his dad was ? i heard he fought lenny mclean
     
  13. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    he could go european imo, however there is something about his style which makes me think he is open to shots and will be taking too many on his beard

    time will tell, too early to say anything yet
     
  14. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    All that fat just doesnt look very inspiring.
     
  15. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    he fought akinwande as well, known as a hardy ******* who could take a dig, think his name was gypsy john fury