So tell me about this undefeated 26 year old middleweight. Born in Poland, now lives in the UK. He's 26-0 with 19 KO's (73%.) He beat Sebastian Sylvester back on October 1st. What do we know about him, any good?
This is my write up before the fight against Sylvester: On Saturday, in Germany Sebastian Sylvester weighs a bit less now. He lost his world title belt to very skilled Australian Daniel Geale. Sylvester is looking to bounce back and it isnt against a soft touch. Grzegorz Proksa Super G. Floyd might be a G, but Proksa the Pollock is a Super G. He is a very confident, young, undefeated fighter, but he hasnt really fought anyone of note. This is a very big jump in class. He only has one real notable name and that is Pablo Navascues and won the EBU 160 title, and not only did he do that, but he traveled to Spain and knocked him out. That definitely raises eyebrows. You might say, well, that is just one fight and he might have a bit of a padded record, which is true, but he does have the skills of an undefeated fighter. At this moment, Super G Grzegorz Proska is the best kept secret in boxing. Nobody talks about him, but after Saturday night that will not be the case. Proska just has loads and loads of talent. This kid is confident and that is exactly his fighting style. No defense, he just has his gloves down and moves his head. Very fast, and lots of power in that left hand, his favorite punch. He throws it quite a bit, and leans forward and gets off balance. Thats just his confidence he knows he can and will get out of the way and can afford to do that. He is a very talented fighter and I cant wait for the whole world to see him. The only question marks are his chin and heart. Very much unknown if he can take a shot yet, but in this fight he doesnt have to worry about Sylvesters power, he has average power. This fight is very much like the Geale-Sylvester fight. The much better fighter is obvious, its just whether or not can he get a decision. This is the case as well. Proska can do so many more things than Sylvester. Proska will be popping that left hand jab, moving in and out hands down firing shots, while Sylvester will land the odd jab every now and again. If this were any where else Proska wins this fight hands down, but in Germany, this fight is a toss up 50/50 fight. And after last week, robberies are in full force. Unfortunately, I think this fight is a big robbery and Sylvester gets the undeserved split decision victory. I may change it though and just end up going with the better fighter, but win or lose, Proska will get the recognition he deserves at 160. A bit long, if you don't want to read he's the short version...he's basically very fast, good pop, could definitely be a force in the next few years. The only question marks is how he'll deal with pressure fighters. How, is he mentally? We'll have to see when he progresses forward, but skills wise he is very good.
hes a good young talent. has defense, speed, and power. sebastian was on the downfall, but, he just completely dominated him. it wasnt even funny
Dan -- I just watched the Sylvester fight, and I'll agree Proksa shows signs of real talent. However, He took a right hand from Sylvester that would have been a show stopper had it come from Pirog, Pavlik, or probably even JT. The kid needs to learn to at least spell defense.
100% Agree with that, he's too confident in himself. If he doesn't have a good beard, that style will nip him in the arse.
dude he took that shot flush and nothing. hes got a good beard if u ask me. yeah, it was sly but he didnt even flinch LOL
The post implies that he has no defense, because he keeps his hands down. That's a common misconception. A high guard would not guarantee that he would not be hit with that same punch. He actually has great upper body movement and good overall instincts at avoiding shots, that comprise his overal defense. His defence also sets up his offence. When his opponent misses, he makes them pay.
There you go. I still feel that there are question marks on it, because he hasn't taken any real hard shots, and that's just how good he is. Same with his heart. He's has yet to really have to dig deep and win a fight. I still question both those attributes, but if you think he has a good beard good for you. :good
I won't dispute anything you said. I'll just point out that Proska took that punch well because it came from a guy who is feather fisted. That's hardly the same as taking a shot from some of the guys who may be in Proska's near future.
Actually lives in Poland. Looks like his next fight is going to be against Zbik, as someone already mentioned.