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Post by Paul Magno on Nov 16, 2008 23:56:35 GMT -5
Who do you think is the best active fighter to have never captured a world title? I guess we can include prospects in this as well.
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Post by T.Mag56 on Nov 17, 2008 0:05:57 GMT -5
Does Linares own a major belt of any sort? Obviously not a world title, if we're thinking of the big four organizations, here. I know Gamboa owns some sort of minor intercontinental belt. Neither of these two young phenoms own world titles, and I'd say they're the best non-champions in their division.
I know Paul doesn't like Breidis Prescott for some reason, but you know, I actually think there's a bright future there. His undefeated record, and the way he handled his victories before the big Khan fight are worth impression, even without considering what he did to Amir in only 30 seconds. The Brits love to hype their own, and they really thought Amir was a "rising star" at lightweight, which he could still be some day, but they really underestimated Prescott as a stepping stone. I'm not sure if it was Prescott's MASSIVE superiority, or if the Brits just blow everything out of proportion, namely Mr. Khan.
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Post by Paul Magno on Nov 17, 2008 0:14:17 GMT -5
I know Paul doesn't like Breidis Prescott for some reason, but you know, I actually think there's a bright future there. His undefeated record, and the way he handled his victories before the big Khan fight are worth impression, even without considering what he did to Amir in only 30 seconds. The Brits love to hype their own, and they really thought Amir was a "rising star" at lightweight, which he could still be some day, but they really underestimated Prescott as a stepping stone. I'm not sure if it was Prescott's MASSIVE superiority, or if the Brits just blow everything out of proportion, namely Mr. Khan. It's not that I don't like him, but Prescott is just another Colombian, wild-swinger who is exciting, but utterly limited. His performance that most sticks in my mind is him having his ears boxed off by a very young and unknown Richard Abril before getting a gift decision. Khan literally walked into everything Prescott whipped at him. It's hard to tell anything from that.
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Post by T.Mag56 on Nov 17, 2008 0:20:12 GMT -5
Khan was hyped...just a bit to say the least, and he hadn't taken on a guy who so solidly threw his hands like Prescott. The hope is, with every young brawler, that they improve with every fight. I think Prescott might be in this category of steady improvement. He's nascent, but he's got time, confidence and one hell of a right hand on his side. I don't think he's Edison Miranda. I could be wrong.
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Post by PBD on Nov 17, 2008 0:41:57 GMT -5
There's so many prospects to pick from but I will pass on them and go with Z Gorres since he never had a major belt and has fought tough opposition.
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Post by T.Mag56 on Nov 17, 2008 1:25:31 GMT -5
Some additional thoughts on the Prescott issue.
Aside from Khan being over-hyped and under-prepared, as well as Prescott seeming like an arguable average exciting Colombian with flaws (I won't be too adamant against this supposition), Abril is actually a solid fighter (who took his first loss to Prescott). I just watched the replay on youtube of the Prescott/Abril ESPN fight, and I have to say that Prescott was fighting the real deal! A confident young Cuban, with a solid style, who matched up well quite well with Prescott, and fought a close and entertaining one. I'm not sure that bout takes anything away from Breidis, to be honest. I wouldn't be surprised to see some more from Abril, despite the close loss. I'll still stick to my assessment that Prescott improves as he moves up, since the way he approached Khan was quite prodigious.
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