Jeremiah Graziano - Pro Debut

[Elbowsin123]

U.S. National heavyweight champion Jeremiah Graziano had his pro debut Wednesday, October 29th at Harrah's Casino in Kansas City, Mo. winning by way of knockout in six seconds of the first round. Graziano thew a stiff straight left followed by a crushing left hook, knocking his opponent Roger Ingram out for more than ten minutes.

[DCAmateurBoxing]

U.S. National heavyweight champion Jeremiah Graziano had his pro debut Wednesday, October 29th at Harrah's Casino in Kansas City, Mo. winning by way of knockout in six seconds of the first round. Graziano thew a stiff straight left followed by a crushing left hook, knocking his opponent Roger Ingram out for more than ten minutes.

It's going to be really hard for him to get "opponents" given his KO rate in the amateurs and then this. 6 seconds??? Did the guy even make it out of his corner?

[boxmel]

knocking his opponent Roger Ingram out for more than ten minutes

I sincerely hope that isn't true - since 10 minutes would probably mean his opponent is now a vegatable. Did they take him to the hospital?

[Dennis]

Hopefully, they mean that they were cautious and had him supine for 10 minutes and not that he was unconscious for 10 minutes.

[teasy24]

I don't think he'll have trouble finding an opponent. He fights in the KC area, and I'm not sure you guys know but all of us in this region do know it is very easy to find somebody off the street and throw in there and fight. I did not make it to this fight (it was the only boxing match that night so no need to really go) and I do not know of Ingram but am almost positive he was a late step in who never had any experience of boxing in his life. Graziano is going to be fed 8-10 "step ins" before he gets a quality opponent, just look at his buddy Ritchie Carmack's opponents. Near KC, there is St. Joe, Jefferson City, Topeka, and all the little towns that have plenty of boxers. He'll be 10-0 with 10 KO's 'cause he'll stay in Missouri.

[Dennis]

That is why it is a good idea to get sufficient quality experience in the amateur ranks before turning pro. You won't get that quality opposition in the pros for a long time. If you do, the likelihood of a loss increases dramatically.

[actionfan]

Graziano is going to be a great fighter.Give the kid credit no matter who he fought.His power is RARELY seen on a 21 year old.He had problems finding sparing partners as an amatuer.I have seen him fight numerous times and he always puts on a good show.Is he a good boxer?He has his own unique style that should improve with experience.I saw him knock out Akeem Holland ( ranked in top 10)with a short left that didn't look as if much was on it.But after seeing what it did to Holland I had no doubt it had great power.With John Brown in his corner,this guy will go far.He has a good chance of being a future champ and some people are banking on it.