Welterweigh Propect Saul Alvarez

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  1. margarito#1

    margarito#1 New Member Full Member

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    This kid is 18 years old with 25win 18ko 0 lost , what do all you think will Saul be a future champion
     
  2. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    25 fights at 18? When did he turn pro?
     
  3. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    I mentioned this kid when I gave a few welterweight contenders/prospects outside the top 5 or 6.

    Certainly his record hints at a lot of potential in the sport even against limited opposition. It is not easy to do at 18 years old when the body is not even close to being fully mature.
     
  4. GStalker

    GStalker Member Full Member

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    Saw him twice - against Larry Mosley and then versus Raul Pinzon.

    First impression - there's no way he is Mexican. I never saw such freakingly ginger and while-skin Mexican as Canelo Alvarez.

    Second one - the guy can hit and has a good chin but his footwork and overall speed is in need of improvement. This guy loked like crap against Mosley and he barely won over journeyman. He looked scary strong against Pinzon. I think the most telling victory is his triumph over Euri Gonzalez but I've never seen it. I guess he can be a real prospect though.
     
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    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    I have not seen him fight but read a bit about him. Certainly seems like a prospect, given how impressive his record looks.
     
  6. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What are the odds he stays at WW though? I mean he's only 18 so chances are he's going to get bigger..is he more of a prospect for JMW?