US hype jobs

Ricardo Williams

Andre Ward (Hype Job in waiting if he doesn't get in with anyone worth mentioning )

 

here it comes, again

 

You don't even know what the hell a hypejob is.

Only has 1 loss, injuries will preclude him from regaining top form. But ok, you can call him a hypejob.

Only has 1 loss, and has a chance to avenge that loss in a couple of weeks

Was never highly thought of

Is undefeated and a world champion.

don't know enough about him

Reality T.V fighter, was never taken seriously. You have to have hype to be a hypejob.

No argument there

Is still undefeated. An illegal rabbit punch derailed his career

According to your logic, just about every fighter is a hypejob. I mean all you have to do is lose 1 fight. In fact, you don't even have to lose according to you. You just simply have to have a tough fight in which you come out the winner.

 

Is it Joe Mesi's fault that his brain melted against Jirov? Mesi could easily be a champ in this sorry lot of HWs.

Chad Dawson also doesn't belong on that list.

I will add Andre Berto to your list however.

 

chad dawson a hype job get the **** out of here glen johnson is more than a worthy opponent at lhw he earned the small status he has .he won more rounds than glen period and im probably one of glen johnsons biggest fans. hype job means he gets blasted out the water like hamed or hatton .he showed the heart of a champion and kept fighting all night after being hurt. And if a guy doesn't have a cast iron chin thats a flaw just like no power not a reason to say a guy aint ****

 

Based on what? The guy is undefeated and has beaten the hell out of everyone he's faced. No one is saying this guy is future ATG. He's a good, exciting fighter. Hypejobs are people that fail to live up to expectations. Berto hasn't even had the opportunity to meet his expectations.

 

US boxers aren't really hyped, as most(95%) people have never heard of anyone on this list. These guys weren't on the front page of SI. Perhaps they are hyped by a few ESB fans.

Here are a few REAL US hype jobs:
Baseball - Bobby Mercer was the next Mickey Mantle.
Football - Brian Bosworth was all 4 Purple People Eaters wrapped into 1 monster.
Basketball - Harold Minor, aka Baby Jordan.:roll:

 

You miss that thread entitled "Berto can give Floyd his toughest fight"?

 

I was with you until the berto comment . the guy is and olympian he's been crushin opponents and his day will come to see if he's worth the small praise he's been getting. he an up and comer with good skills lots a power and a fighting pedigree he hasn't proven he's not worthy like other boxers dominic( i refuse to win)guinn is the only hype job on the list because he was ordained the savior just like harrison long before they fought real comp

 

this thread has been done genouis!!!!!!!

 

now thats a hype job list add reggie bush too cuz he's on his way

 

Berto is tons of fun to watch fight and when attacking he looks unbeatable...but his skill level doesn't match his IQ and his defense can be spotty. I don't think he has a weak chin (like others seem to think) but until it gets proven against a big puncher, it will remain a question mark.

 

Jeff Lacy was overhyped by a certain few boxing writers, the majority gave him a fair chance, no more than that. That is what made the fight look even worse than it actually was.

Paul Williams lost to Quintana - who seemed to only use one hand throughout the fight. The rematch will be a repeat of the first episode, both in the fight and on the cards.

Andre Berto confuses me - sometimes he looks the real deal and other times like a KO waiting to happen. I will reserve judgement on this one until he steps up in class.

Chad Dawson is an undefeated champion, but face it - he was given the nod by a wee bit of hometown judging (draw for me) against the Road Warrior. In a rematch he would lose his 0. Not exactly a hype job, just a good fighter.

In terms of Guinn, the Americans have been desperate for a good heavyweight for years, and anyone who blows a few away is bound to get hype. Not his fault IMO.

 

I disagree...If Dawson fights the same fight from rounds 6 on, He wins easily. Dawson made a great adjustement towards the 2nd half of the fight and if you ask me he eeked out a decision.

If they rematched, Dawson would use the similar pop and move strategy that tired Johnson out and more or less saved his ass from being knocked out.