Eastman v Ouma

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 11 May 2007, 10:11

Apparently Kassim Ouma is currently in the UK and is talking of a Commonwealth title challenge to Howard Eastman.

Thoughts?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 11 May 2007, 10:57

Could be a good one. Ouma's very tough, but can be unpredicable. I think he would be the favourite though.

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 11 May 2007, 11:02

Yes, I'd pick him over Eastman, even if Howard is the bigger man.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 11 May 2007, 11:08

2 proper tough nuts, hope Howards work ethic doesn't cost him

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 11 May 2007, 11:17

Chambers2 wrote:2 proper tough nuts, hope Howards work ethic doesn't cost him

Well it would though wouldnt it? (his work ethic, or lack of it, that is..)

Ouma, if nothing else, is a hard headed volume puncher and I can see him out working Howard handily..the old lion just hasnt got it in him anymore.

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 11 May 2007, 11:41

Good fight but horrible style matchup for Eastman to deal with at any age, let alone 36. I'd def make Ouma a comfortable favourite. Infact I think Ouma could stop him late.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 11 May 2007, 11:46

TerribleTerry wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:2 proper tough nuts, hope Howards work ethic doesn't cost him
Well it would though wouldnt it? (his work ethic, or lack of it, that is..)

Ouma, if nothing else, is a hard headed volume puncher and I can see him out working Howard handily..the old lion just hasnt got it in him anymore.

Normally, he is. Although Ouma himself can be lazy. Especially earlier in his career and of course vs Karmazin.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 11 May 2007, 11:48

Well I think Howard may have enough still to pull this one out. He's the bigger puncher of the two men, and Ouma's physical strength won't be too much of a problem, not being a full blown middleweight.

However, I think Ouma's desire will be the difference.

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 11 May 2007, 11:54

The thing is Eastman's stamina is poor these days and can be outworked, blowing chunks after just a few rounds against Ashira is not a good sign. I don't think his natural size difference will be a big factor, Ouma is a tough bastard and will take the fight to Eastman who will look to hold and spoil inside once his legs go...

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 11 May 2007, 12:35

I'd fancy Ouma, Howard would prob want a better title on the line for such a hard fight.
Great match up tho

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 11 May 2007, 13:16

winner gets what tho? its not going to lead to anything i dnot reckon...

on a related not, there is an asikainen - sylvester rematch on the cards...

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 11 May 2007, 14:54

I think the Asikainen V Sylvester rematch is on the cards and has in fact been postponed twice already, the first time Amin was injured lifting weights, not sure about the second one.

As for Eastman V Ouma i would expect Ouma to outwork Eastman, Howard was never a lightning bolt even in his fresher days and the version that turned up against Ashira would not have enough in the tank. As for Oma V Karmazin well Roman Karmazin really took him to school that night didn't he? Great performance.

And finally...if Howard beats Ouma then fair play to him but i couldn't see Eastman outworking Asikainen who has improved no end since winning the European title.

Big Pussy · Post by **Big Pussy** » 11 May 2007, 15:30

If Ouma is willing to travel I'd rather see him in with Moore!

ciscokid · Post by **ciscokid** » 11 May 2007, 17:46

lvlarc wrote:The thing is Eastman's stamina is poor these days and can be outworked, blowing chunks after just a few rounds against Ashira is not a good sign. I don't think his natural size difference will be a big factor, Ouma is a tough bastard and will take the fight to Eastman who will look to hold and spoil inside once his legs go...

Very true - but Eastman is wise - he can easily go 12 rnds with his tricks.

If this happens it will be a corker!!!

El Raincoat · Post by **El Raincoat** » 15 May 2007, 07:15

Big Pussy wrote:If Ouma is willing to travel I'd rather see him in with Moore!

If you coudl get Jamie Moore in with Kassim Ouma you'd have a fight of the year type winner gets a world title shot.