This summers Olympic boxing drew a lot of criticism. But out of the gloom a number of talented fighters have emerged. In the professional ranks, the heavyweight division is in particular need of excitement. This year's crop of Olympic super-heavys showcased a number of talents with a variety of styles from all over the world: From Cuba: Erislandy Savon Victim of a controversial loss to Anthony Joshua. Quick of feet and hand, rapid combinations and a smooth defence. Was stopped in last year's world championships vs eventual Gold medal winner Magomed Masidov. Whether he will want to defect and turn pro, nobody knows. From the United Kingdom: Anthony Joshua Raw talent. An Olympic Gold and World Silver medalist at just 22 years-old, after only four years experience as an amateur. Fortunate to get the decision against Cammarelle. The beneficiary of a gift vs Savon. The potential is there, but a lot of work is needed. From Kasazkhstan: Ivan Dychko A Vitali Klitschko clone, a giant with surprising agility. Questionable power. Outworked by Joshua in the semi-finals of the Olympics. From Italy: Roberto Cammerellle The skillful Italian is a two time amateur and former Olympic champion. Unfortunate to drop a decision to Joshua in this year's Olympic final. Likely to remain amateur, at 32 seems to be winding down. From Azerbaijan: Magomedrasul Medzhidov The reigning world champion, who stopped Savon and outpointed Joshua to win his title. Lost a close decision to Cammarelle in the Olympic semis. Powerful, but limited. Desperately in need of a nickname. Could a future heavyweight champion of the world emerge from this group?
Dychko will be the best out of this group Cammerelle should of gone pro 4 years ago, he's not going to get better
Joshua is being made out as the Lennox Lewis of today, I was interested how that would turn out in reality, he lost two fights at the Olympics and got a hometown gold medal
It will be interesting to see how Joshua develops over the next couple of years. He's so green right now, but two more years as an amateur could do him wonders. What do people think Medzhidov could do as a pro? He looked good at the world's and ran Cammarelle pretty close at the Olympics. His power looks legit, but he needs to up his output.
