Best British Prospect From London 2012?

danamba7 · Post by **danamba7** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:00

With Anthony Joshua's pro debut fast approaching, I was wondering who do people think will go furthest in pro boxing from the London Olympic games? No one has proved much in the pro ranks yet so this is purely hypothetical.

Thomas Stalker - 5(2)-0-0 - Sets a strong pace, good stamina, good boxing brain. But has he got the power? Maybe euro level is his limit?

Anthony Ogogo - 3(2)-0-0 - Looks skillful and shown some snap in punches. Could Goldenboy UK be the right move though??

Luke Campbell - 1(1)-0-0 - Looks very talented, decent footwork, could possibly be successful whilst moving up divisions as he fills his frame.

Anthony Joshua - To make pro debut - Massive! Strong and hard hitting. Very raw, needs to work out movement. Got lucky V Savon but the way he fought in the 3rd round of the final, knowing he was down on points, shows he may just have the grit for the pro game.

Freddie Evans - Still an amateur - Thought I'd include Freddie as he has a great footwork and a good counter punching style. He could be suited to the pros when he decides to make the leap.

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:02

AJ is my pick

I really liked Evans until his final ha!
Not sure if he could dedicate for 12 rd boxing tho

Benelio · Post by **Benelio** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:10

I'm thinking Campbell, but too early to be sure.

By the way, you should probably add a vote option to this thread.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:14

the best pro prospect of the Class of 2012, in my opinion, hasn't turned over yet. Selby struck me as the one who could go furthest in the pro game.

JimStone · Post by **JimStone** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:22

How are we defining success? I think Joshua will have the most lucrative career.

mickey1975 · Post by **mickey1975** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:40

Stalker has looked poor as a pro. Campbell for me.

danamba7 · Post by **danamba7** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:51

Benelio wrote:I'm thinking Campbell, but too early to be sure.

By the way, you should probably add a vote option to this thread.

Added mate.

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 30 Sep 2013, 12:59

Anthony Joshua for me. He's in the weakest division and his potential is massive; I mean look at all he's achieved having only started boxing a few years ago. He's has all the tools.

iamasadlittleboy · Post by **iamasadlittleboy** » 30 Sep 2013, 13:44

Campbell or Selby.

Really don't see Joshua going as far as some seem to think, he may win a world title but I can't see him holding it long.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » 30 Sep 2013, 13:49

This is a must watch on Freddie Evans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9NF7O9Sv3w

Though have to admit I'd love to see that Ukranian turn over.

The other olympian who will probably turn pro after the Worlds Andrew Selby ( Lee's younger brother) will probably do well as a pro too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SfwNWshIvU

handsofstone · Post by **handsofstone** » 30 Sep 2013, 13:50

Andrew Selby from what ive seen but the South Americans and the Asians seem to have the lighter weights sewed up so he would have a hard time winning a title i reckon but he definetly has the skills to win one

WelshJack · Post by **WelshJack** » 30 Sep 2013, 14:50

Disgusting Stalker is here and not Selby. Selby will be the best, but due to his weight not being one of the big sellers, I think Joshua (still unsure how good he is) or Campbell will be the best worldwide known boxer some very big boxing nights coming to Hull.

danamba7 · Post by **danamba7** » 30 Sep 2013, 16:19

Yes I agree Selby should've been included, slipped my mind if I'm honest even though i like what I've seen of him. Disgusting might be a bit much though. Included Stalker with him being captain.

WelshJack · Post by **WelshJack** » 30 Sep 2013, 16:53

danamba7 wrote:Yes I agree Selby should've been included, slipped my mind if I'm honest even though i like what I've seen of him. Disgusting might be a bit much though. Included Stalker with him being captain.

Stalker is like 29 isn't he? hardly a prospect especially at his weight division. Lucky if he wins a British title from what i've seen.

brian13 · Post by **brian13** » 30 Sep 2013, 18:32

Way too early to tell but I do like Ogogo, two impressive stoppages in his fights.

crusader · Post by **crusader** » 30 Sep 2013, 18:56

WelshJack wrote:Disgusting Stalker is here and not Selby. Selby will be the best, but due to his weight not being one of the big sellers, I think Joshua (still unsure how good he is) or Campbell will be the best worldwide known boxer some very big boxing nights coming to Hull.

lol at 'Disgusting'

ajwesty13 · Post by **ajwesty13** » 01 Oct 2013, 01:32

Counter-puncher wrote:the best pro prospect of the Class of 2012, in my opinion, hasn't turned over yet. Selby struck me as the one who could go furthest in the pro game.

x 2 yeah looking forward when Andrew hits the the pro game... but for now it has to be luke campbell for me think he looks the most skilled even though its just one fight he dispatched a journeyman quite impressively

Boxing Prospect · Post by **Boxing Prospect** » 01 Oct 2013, 03:25

Are we allowed to consider Isaac Dogboe?