Janibek, he's a weight bully about the same size as Bivol and would be better than he already is if he wasn't draining himself. People forget smaller elite fighters moving up will usually increase the talent pool of a weight class Albert Ramirez, Najee Lopez, Coe and Ismailov are also some prospects I'm watching. I think Najee is the best out of all of them but that remains to be seen
It was Buatsi before he lost. Two I'm following are Conor Wallace and Lapin. Wallace is rated 5th by the WBC and 7th by the IBF and WBO. Lapin is rated 8th by the WBA. Lapin is 6'6. Edmondson the Commonwealth champ Lapin barely beat a few days is a 3rd guy from the next generation. Oberlton and King are American prospects that interest me but they aren't at the regional level yet.
i think pacheco will be up there next year. kid is 6'4" and 24 yo. no way hes going to remain the same size.
Khataev is exciting. As aggressive as they come. He definitely got the better of Morrell, even if the judges handed him an L.
Khataev is very good, he deserved to win against Morrell, who is also a solid fighter. Sheeraz won't be at 168 for long, he'll move up to 175. Lapin isn't strong enough to compete with the top contenders at 175.
This is my first time hearing of Najee and I see he's from around my way; I'll certainly be keeping an eye on him.
