Rank these HW prospects - Joyce, Ajagba, Sirenko, Dubois

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What's your ranking at the moment? These prospects are big, hard-hitting and untested against strong opposition.
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Joyce
    Ajagba
    Sirenko
    Dubois

    So, you kind of got it right in your thread title.:lol:
     
  3. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    1. Ajagba
    2. Sirenko
    3. Joyce
    4. Dubois

    I think Joyce is getting KTFO sooner or later he steps up in competition. He's getting hit with too many flush shots vs. guys like Joe Hanks or Bermane Stiverne. Not sure what happens if he fights guys like Ajagba or Sirenko. Both Ajagba and Sirenko looking much better defensively although i think both are still raw, especially Ajagba. But the Nigerian has big advantage with his physique, he's an absolute monster physically. Dubois IMO worst prospect here. He was in deep danger vs. Lartey yesterday sometimes and really shouldn't have problems on that level. I think Joyce stops him. Sirenko vs. Joyce IMO is a pick em fight.
     
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  4. ChinMusic

    ChinMusic Member Full Member

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    Im not sure about ajagba After tonight, there were moments when things didnt go his way, got confused somewhat, at the higher level thats gonnna cost him
     
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    This. Lol
     
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  6. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Ajagba
    Dubois
    Joyce
    Sirenko

    Dave Allen has fought better opposition than Sirenko. He's at the bottom until he fights somebody with a pulse.
     
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  7. Max Thunder

    Max Thunder Proud member of the Cult of Vikings Full Member

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    Um, Dave Allen has fought better opposition than all those guys combined...
     
  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Joyce also doesn't have time in his side. I'd rank him in the top 2 otherwise.
     
  9. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Joyce is nearly 34 years old and just faced an opponent who lost for a version of the HW world title. That is no longer a prospect in terms of level of opposition or age. So wont rank him.

    Out of the actual prospects:

    1. Ajagba
    2. Dubois
    3. Sirenko

    Sirenko is fighting at a far lower level that either 1 or 2, and has a nobody as his promoter. Its going to be really tough for him. Meanwhile both Ajagba and Dubois are being moved at a good rate, and have good promoters behind them. Ajagba looks better on the eye to me.
     
  10. mafioso

    mafioso Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Makmudov deserve to be in the mix
     
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  11. CLUBBER

    CLUBBER C.R.A.B. BOXING Full Member

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    Makhmudov can beat them all.
     
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  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Right now if they fought

    Joyce
    Ajagba
    Dubois
    Sirenko

    Joyce is the oldest and most seasoned and the most accomplished as an amateur and so early on in their careers he's going to have an advantage while later on I think Ajagba and Dubois may surpass him.

    I don't rate Sirenko at all, if he ever steps up he's going to get exposed, every fight I've seen him in, he looks very basic, even crude.
     
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  13. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    for me all on the eye test only

    1/ ajekbo
    he has natural power /size / slightly above average heavyweight speed /is relaxed /nice punch picker

    against he stands in the pocket when his oppenent fires back and uses a double arm guard as protection

    against /
    the big bombers they are able to punch through this defense albeit he might use more feet and head movement than he is against the journeymen he is blowing through

    looks good

    2/ dubois
    young/fit /in shape/natural power /very young in heavyweight terms and will relax and improve

    against/ average handsped
    /average footspeed/open when throwing combos/

    3/ sirenko
    nice fast hands /great left hook /looks to have good power /good technique

    against / my mum is better than his current opposition and she is mrs brown twin sister

    4/ joyce

    brings it /non stop pressure/huge man /heavy hands

    against

    watching treacle drip and the screen / not sure what gets there faster / will need titanium in his chin .
     
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  14. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Joyce isn't a prospect.

    1. Sirenko
    2. DDD
    3. Ajagba

    Sirenko has already been in the ring with Joyce, DDD, Povetkin ,usyk, Klitschko . With extensive am background .

    He's by far more polished and much smarter then DDD or Ajagba, he knocks both out.

    Joyce would be more difficult but going by Ali Bashir statements Joyce couldn't bully him around so , maybe slight edge to Joyce right now.

    I would have probably replaced Joyce with Gorman who I think will struggle with sizable puncher at the top.
     
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  15. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Basing it purely on resumes so far and not overall potential of a fighter or potential outcomes of fights between these named boxers:

    1. Dubois
    2. Ajagba
    3. Joyce
    4. Sirenko
     
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