Round p Round Luan Krasniqi-Tony Thompsn

Thompson is a top 15 HW in my book, maybe even top 12 or so

 

I have been saying that Thompson was the hidden threat for a while now.

 

Hey Zak, since we argued this one. Will you at least give Thompson ENOUGH credit as "fringe contender"?

He's beaten 3 guys clearly who you've picked against him, 3 has beens yes, but 3 guys. I told you Krasniqi was roasted, as is Gatti, whom will lose tonight to a subpar fighter like he did vs. Baldomir.

Thompson deserves respect as a guy who comes to fight.:good

 

Wow, this is... I didn't expect that. Absolutely disappointing performance from Krasniqi, this guy is shot.

 

Thompson is one of those guys who does not do anything spectacular but is a big 6"5 Southpaw and has a good Jab,decent fighter, I guess we got a contender for Vlad next time up, with this win and Brewsters loss Tony is in the top 10

 

Yes, Tony makes the top10 with this fight. Bottom top10, but still within.

Jens

 

Amsterdam we are in the same boat on this one. I picked Thompson it is on the Euro forum somewhere, and I am picking Gomez. Done is done, and once you are you cannot turn back the clock (unless your name is Evan Fields).

 

Yeah, Thompson isn't a bad fighter.Not always exciting but he does have some abilitly. He's a rangy southpaw who uses those attributes in the ring. He'd be a tough night for a lot of fighters.

 

Agreed. Top ten for Thompson. Who promotes Thompson?

 

I don't know where exactly to rank Thompson but he's in the Top13 or maybe even #10.

 

Dan Goosen.

Does anyone know if Malcolm Tann won tonight?

 

Quite a roll Thompson is on. I thought Krasniqi could be very rusty and possibly not the same after the Krasniqi fight, but I still didn't quite think an early stoppage. Good for Thompson.

 

I tried to tell you guys Krasniqui sucks but you wouldn't listen.

 

Too bad for Luan, this is probably the end of the road for him. I hope his (now hopeless) goal of title contention does not end up with him getting hurt.

Perhaps Evander will consider him as an opponent now.

:yep

I could also imagine Luan wanting a rematch with Brewster for a "loser retires" type of match....

Seriously though, Thompson has recently increased the quality of his opposition with nothing but good results. His only loss was 7 years ago. His chin hasn't really been tested, but seems to have held up this far.

Physically, he looks promising, 6'5" with good reach and a southpaw.

His physical age may be old, but I don't think he appears "old" as a fighter. 35 isn't old for a heavyweight in today's landscape!

Perhaps 1 more fight against better opposition and he's ready for a shot. Probably should try to fight a puncher to test his chin.

Markus

 

Yeah, he's beaten these guys, and he deserves a fringe contender rating. Frankly, however, I think it has more to do with his opponents' flaws than him being that good. Guinn is a "never was" who had already been exposed, Timo was just not as good as many of us thought, period; and Krasniqi was every bit as washed up as you said he was.

I plead guilty of over-estimating Thompson's opponents. I remain unconvinced that he himself is all that good.:hey