gnasher16 31,506 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Is it me?, but I find it really hard to like some of these new up and coming fighters. I used to love Benn and Eubanks and Bruno. But Degale and young Eubanks and Tyson fury just seem to have a cockiness about them that's hard to take to. For example, last night when degale kept dropping his hands show boating, I just wanted him to get get tagged. Maybe it's just me lol I dont like it either........the difference between todays and yesterdays prospects is back years ago your fighting is what created your image......today they want to create an image before they have done anything in a boxing ring !!............The 3 you mentioned Benn Eubanks Bruno were not really in the spotlight of the general public until 20 odd fights into their careers................today the likes of Degale Fury and the Eubank boy are big news and creating their own image when they havent done anything in a boxing ring yet !!...........I find the Eubank boy cringeworthy his ol man never started all that showmanship till later in his career i wouldnt mind betting he wont be a patch on his father.......Nigel Benn just acted himself as did big Frank they didnt need to create an image like the boys seem to now..... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOKEL 2,356 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 agreed gnash on eubanks boy, struggle to watch him, he's trying to copy his dad to much, should just concentrate on his fighting. he'll be vaulting over the ropes before you know it! certainly don't look like he's got his old mans right hand...time will tell... Yokel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldfinch2007 2,337 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 degales a funny opponent .dont like the way hes on the ropes all time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sniffer 167 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 degales a funny opponent .dont like the way hes on the ropes all time Soon as he step's up in class he will get knocked out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,506 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 agreed gnash on eubanks boy, struggle to watch him, he's trying to copy his dad to much, should just concentrate on his fighting. he'll be vaulting over the ropes before you know it! certainly don't look like he's got his old mans right hand...time will tell... Yokel. He looks like a fighter who has learned all the moves in front of a mirror....technically he looks great but as anyone whos been in a ring knows the first thing to come apart when your under pressure is technique !......His old mans success was based on an incredible chin....if he,s inherrited that then great good luck.....if he hasnt does he have enough of everything else.....im not sure,certainly seems to lack power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 4,007 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I was at the Eubanks v Watson fight , white hart lane only fight I've been too and what a fight and atmosphere , Eubank took some shots that night and proved how he couldn't only give it but also take it , Tough Character , I always think kids following in there Famous parents footsteps struggle , not sure why maybe they try to emulate them not sure really or do we the viewers keep comparing them to there Parent ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,506 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I always think kids following in there Famous parents footsteps struggle , not sure why maybe they try to emulate them not sure really or do we the viewers keep comparing them to there Parent ? Having a succesful fighting father is an absolute no win situation most of the time............you will always have certain traits of your father be it looks or style and people will naturally compare........but unless you are better than him you will always be a failure in peoples eyes........i sympathise with any fighter trying to make his way in the game with a father whos already made his mark ...it can open doors but is still a tough burden to carry ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mexlad 189 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 kal yafai is the man to keep an eye on at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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