Top 5 Heavyweight Prospects

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  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    It's time once again to remind the forum that all is not lost in the heavyweight division...


    1. Alexander Povetkin -- One of the most accomplished amateur heavies in history, if not the most accomplished. Entertaining style, tough chin, sizable punch, and a varied offense. 13-0-0 (10)

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=318081&cat=boxer

    2. Eddie Chambers -- Probably the best of the untested American prospects, he seems at the moment to be "Chris Byrd lite"...which is still better than the vast majority of fighters today. May improve with age. 29-0-0 (16)

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=034277&cat=boxer

    3. Chris Arreola -- Extremely exciting heavyweight, who looks a bit like David Tua but whose offense seems to revolve around the one-two. Consistent body puncher, a hard hitter with high workrate, and a good record. 22-0-0 (20)

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=212248&cat=boxer

    4. Chazz Witherspoon -- Looking better as of late, he appears to be a skillful boxer-puncher, though he has no real outstanding qualities. Nevertheless, a good prospect.

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=284612&cat=boxer

    5. Odlanier Solis -- Another extremely accomplished amateur heavyweight, and one of the first top Cubans to make the plunge into the professional ranks. He will be an interesting experiment, methinks.

    http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php/Odlanier_Solis_Fonte




    Honorable Mentions

    Denis Boytsov -- A knockout machine, though he has recently been rather inactive compared to his early years. 18-0-0 (16).

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=267630&cat=boxer





    Most of the other promising Eastern European boxers--Virchis, Chagaev, Ibragimov--have already graduated to contender status.
     
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  2. jonesjrp4p1

    jonesjrp4p1 16 yr old prodigy Full Member

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    and wlad would destroy them all.....not a fan of him either just the hw divison is worthless
     
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  3. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    He'd destroy them all now, but give them a little while....
     
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  4. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Good list...I think Solis will be moving up that list soon. And what is with Boytsov? He's fought only 2 times this year.
     
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  5. doublesuited

    doublesuited Taylor TKO2 Pavlik Full Member

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    Solis right now would abuse Witherspoon and Arreola.
     
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  6. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have seen Chambers and Witherspoon both spar with Wlad. They don't stand a chance now or in the future. After watching them both...I think witherspoon has more upside
     
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  7. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    Dimentrenko?
     
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  8. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :deal You forgot Holyfield
     
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  9. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    would beat chambers .

    if dimetrenko does not have to worry about power and chambers has little ,then his sheer size and length , fast jab and feet as well as good stamina will make it that chambers cannot outbox him.
     
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  10. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    This is one guy I'd like to see.
     
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  11. ThePlugInBabies

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    i thought witherspoon looked bloody awful on the taylor-pavlik undercard.
     
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  12. 24barrels

    24barrels New Member Full Member

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    I hope Boytsov will step up his competition in 2008. This kid can make some noise.
     
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  13. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Povetkin is the best prospect for sure. As for other young prospect with less than 20 fights that were not mentioned in this thread, keep an eye on Kober and Kretschmann.

    Kober 10-0, 10 Ko's. Kober is technical sound and skilled.

    Kretschmann 9-0, 9 Ko's is a very strong south paw puncher with a natural heavyweight build.

    The World Amateur championships in Chicago will happen this month. The heavyweight field is deep. Some of the athletes competing will turn professional.
     
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  14. madpup

    madpup Active Member Full Member

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    1. David Haye
    2. David Haye
    3. David Haye
    4. David Haye
    5. David Haye
     
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  15. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    I've not seen Solis fight, but according to boxrec he is 6'0 255lb. That can't be good.
     
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