New Faces: Amir Imam

[El Raincoat]

This weekend Amir Imam faces Fidel Maldonado Jr on the undercard of Stiverne-Wilder. I caught up with him for a New Faces feature, thought I'd share it on here with you guys.

http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/3755 ... -amir-imam

[Andrew]

Yeah this guy looks good. Serious power in that right hand is a threat to anybody.

[Ian1973]

He ain't that good. Get's caught far too often and too easily and that's not against anyone of any serious merit. Decent boxer, but one paced and definitely not the second coming.

[Badhusker]

Great article Anson...your boy really looked impressive tonight. Even the knockdown he suffered was a flash one & he wasnt even really hurt. But several of his knockdowns of Maldonado were highlight-reel quality, complete with contorted body on the way down.

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[El Raincoat]

Thanks guys.

I thought offensively Imam looked good, certainly has above average power. However, defensively he was easy to hit. He's so big at 140, i think he'll develop further in the future going up to 147. I think his lack of activity (being with Don King) is part of the reason by he sometimes flatters to deceive.

One thing is I think everyone left with the feeling they'd like to see Imam again, same with Maldonado. Hopefully, Imam will be back in action in a few months and against another good opponent.

140 had a lot of up and coming potential, should be interesting over the coming months any years.

[ALI]

He clearly packs a punch, but I'm not impressed, i think he will get found out when he steps up to the top level. I dont expect him to make any real impact on the world stage.

I've only seen a few clips of him, and still to watch last nights fight, but thats my honest assessment from what i have seen to date.

[El Raincoat]

He clearly packs a punch, but I'm not impressed, i think he will get found out when he steps up to the top level. I dont expect him to make any real impact on the world stage.

I've only seen a few clips of him, and still to watch last nights fight, but thats my honest assessment from what i have seen to date.

As you've only seen a few clips perhaps watch him and then you'll be able to assess it better. He's a good fighter, he could very well develop into a top fighter.

[crusader]

Reminds me a lot of Jermall Charlo.

[ReggieDiggs]

Fun guy to watch, Fidel too for that matter. Looking forward to watching this kid get better.