What do you make of Tony Yoka's second pro fight?

He looked decent considering it's only his second pro fight, and against a rugged journeyman at that.

Given his pedigree, I expect he will be fast-tracked; but also feel his lack of power, questionable stamina and shaky whiskers will see him found out as he steps up to the fringe world level against men like Carlos Takam and Johann Duhaupas.

I personally believe Tony Yoka's Olympic contemporaries, Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic, have styles and attributes which make them much better suited to the pro game than him (who I view as being like a Heavyweight Tony Harrison), and as such, will probably get further in the pro ranks than him.

Let's see what happens.

 

def looks like the 3rd best out of the Croatian and kaz guy. but hes still young so who knows..

 

He got lucky that he didnt face Kingpin tonight, otherwise his career was already over...

 

I remember the days when 6.5 was gigantic.

For the heavys these days its almost normal.

Freakin humans!!!

 

And wheres his fight????

LoL,

Do i have to go over to youtube??

CST has made me lazy.

 

Yep i bookmarked it and will watch it later, thanks.

 

He's fast but has flaws in his game. He's only effective from a distance, no inside game whatsoever. Like most quick fisted guys is most effective when leading but hasn't learned to really counter and box as effectively when on the back foot. He retreats too far to the ropes and leads himself vulnerable when he does.

He kind of reminds me of a heavyweight version of Amir Khan at the moment. His defence needs a lot of work. He just shells up and becomes a big target for his opponent to unload on when he does.

If I was his handlers I'd give him time to develop he'll get exposed if pushed along too fast.

 

Defense is very leaky and his form starts to breakdown after a few rounds from fatigue. He'll be found out once he steps up.

 

I know. The game has changed. It seems like the average height for a the best super heavyweights in the amateurs is around 6'4" tall.

The days of 6 foot heavyweights are almost over unless he has top power and a good chin.

 

Shit. I forgot the fight was today and missed it.

Wow. It went the distance? It's one thing if Yoka carried the guy for experience, but he officially lost some rounds? Pretty bad sign. I'll have to watch it myself though.

 

Yoko is too old to fight, hell, she was married to John Lennon years ago!

 

But but but 6"2 Ali and 6"3 Big George are still the best H2H of all time!

 

Can't wait to see this guy knocked out in amir khan style