Wow Im a bit shocked .. congrats to all those who saw this coming. Im not a big subscriber to this entire "glass jaw" theory but God Price can't take a punch. He consistently allowed Teper to back him into the corners too, instead of circling OUT of the corners. Like a true beginner really..
Yeah and I feel bad, like you said, he's a ****ing great guy. He's probably the most humble guy IN HW boxing, maybe that humbleness is partially the reason why he keeps getting knocked out. When you're in a division like that, you gotta have that killer instinct. It's something that he doesn't have, from what I've seen. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think I'm in this case. In the HW division, everyone is pretty much a glass cannon, you gotta really have mean intentions. If you don't, you're going to be in trouble. Huge trouble. This sport isn't for Price, he's just too damn nice. Maybe darts or football would be more befitting for him.
Yeah, I don't think the biggest problem here was his chin. He just had no idea how to box this guy. He gave Teper all the chances he could get instead of using movement and range. That's the difference between ol' Wladdy and poor ol' Pricey.
Maybe this rubbish can end now. Thompson 1 was not some earth shattering shot that would have knocked anyone out. Price's jaw is just terrible.
I think you're spot on. Its one thing to have a soft chin, but its another to allow your opponent to get within range from the opening bell and throw wild hooks at the chin. A chinny guy like Price COULD do well if he had good legs or good reflexes. Also he can't seem to hug opponent effectively. Teper broke lose from some hugs and tagged him in the infight.
What was Price actually even trying to do? He was just doing some ****ty little jab whilst retreating into the ropes/corner like a moron, I didn't get his tactics here. He fought like a wannabe slickster when he doesn't have the tools to pull it off.