Just like he didn't do **** as an amateur, he could never handle the top guys with his style. The amateurs are still a good gauge of pro potential whether American fans like it or not.
Actually they aren't. They are so different now that success in ams has no bearing on success in the pros. ------- ******'s style though is clearly not a professional one add to that his lack of power and he has an even bleaker future. -
It's the opponent, look at his olympic fight and you'll see how far off world class he is. I know he's a big guy but he is sssllllooowww and his technique is still a work in progress. If he can perfect his technique he could do something but he just doesn't have the athleticism.