Tony Yoka. Can he be the Andre Ward of heavyweights?

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  1. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's training with Virgil Hunter for a while now and has got pointers/training from Ward himself. He's talented clearly, but would that style even be effective at heavyweight?

    Can he be the top guy, 5 years from now? Ward was a slow burner.
     
  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    I thought Yoka was suspended for missing 3 doping tests as I recall... He's currently on vacation with Miller probably.
     
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  3. Dario Argento

    Dario Argento The exotic Waitress banned Full Member

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    SO can he punch peoples privates and get gift decisions?
     
  4. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    and headbutt
     
  5. Geo1122

    Geo1122 Active Member Full Member

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    Isn’t he ranked 12th with the WBC? Anyhow, yeah, he’ll be a serious player. Put it this way, had he been the WBC mandatory instead of Breazeale I reckon we see the Joshua fight next.

    I really rate him... obviously.
     
  6. DeepDiver

    DeepDiver New Member banned Full Member

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    He does not have the chin to be a serious player

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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    As someone that doesn't particularly care for SOG, that's an insult to SOG.
     
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  8. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    No. He reminds me a bit of Wlad, so he should model himself on that.
     
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  9. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    I don't think he will get anywhere, he is lacking a few soft skills that can't be taught, like heart and grit.
     
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  10. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    he'll need to move to Oakland and never ever leave
     
  11. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    As long as he avoids VADA testing he will do well
     
  12. Power_tek

    Power_tek Boxing Addict Full Member

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    100 percent agree
     
  13. nervousxtian

    nervousxtian Trolljegeren Full Member

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    Honestly, I don't think Yoka is about this business.. he suspension is in France only.. and instead of staying busy fighting overseas (or out of country whatever) he just decides to do nothing for a year.. he doesn't even have a fight scheduled.

    Dude already got paid though.. so who knows if he takes it serious anymore.
     
  14. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    ko 8 get over it.