Olympic Trial 2007 Picks to win it all

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Aug 2007, 00:03

Boxing Fanatic wrote:My boy went up to the u.s. championships on default. He had two days of training and went up there and fought Malina.

Who is your boy?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Aug 2007, 00:11

Mattyp151 wrote:The classes I really follow:

152 - Andrade, should've won the Pan-Am games, tough drawing a Brazilian for the finals.

165 - Tough division, I like Porter or Estrada here, any word if Edwin Rodriguez is fighting?

178 - Downs is much better than whoever is #2, if he doesn't win, it's an upset.

Rodriguez didn't make it to the Olympic Trials Box-offs. He lost in the round of 16, which he needed to win to get to the quarter-finals and the Trials.

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 09 Aug 2007, 00:55

well some great picks with everyone. How many here are going to make it to Houston?

J*BOX* · Post by J*BOX* » 09 Aug 2007, 09:52

I WILL BE GOING TO HOUSTON

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 09 Aug 2007, 11:19

Me, too.

holeymoley99 · Post by **holeymoley99** » 09 Aug 2007, 11:25

I like Troy but the nose problem scared me off giving him a real shot. He has been around the block a few time though and that could serve him well.

Both Williams arevery tough but if Pagan fights like he did vs Luis Ramos and more importantly Mark Davis (Who had to be at least a co favorite at this weight going into the US Championships) the spot is his for the taking. Rico Ramos will make noise and could beat Pagan again if he keeps the fight low scoring. Wonder what unique training tactics Shemuel's dad has been cooking up the last few weeks ?

ringsidemike · Post by **ringsidemike** » 09 Aug 2007, 11:57

already here in Houston...

Keith Thurman's looking good... some good sparring sessions with him and Daniel Jacobs and Marcus Johnson (pro) jumping in the mix as well..

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 09 Aug 2007, 12:23

already here in Houston...

What's the weather really like? How's the Hilton America's hotel?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Aug 2007, 12:56

I hope that we will get a lot of reports from all of you who are there in Houston. Tell us about some of the bouts and who looks great and those who have an off day.

ringsidemike · Post by **ringsidemike** » 09 Aug 2007, 16:17

The summer had been all rain until about 2 weeks ago. It was quite nice, cool. But the rain stopped and now it's brutal. Not quite to 100 degrees yet, but the heat index is around 110. (The BK boys are cryin..)
If you havent spent a summer here before, you are in for a treat, the humidity is worse than anywhere in US and it never lets up, is humid all nite long, and that midday walk from Americas to GRB is not gonna be nice.
Atleast making weight will be easy..
The hotel is brand new, very nice. You are on edge of downtown, but not really a ton to do within walking distance. There is a pro boxing gym a few blocks walk, Main St. Gym on Austin St., incase you wanted to visit it.
No worries, I'll do daily reports. Have already done a few interviews..

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 09 Aug 2007, 16:55

and that midday walk from Americas to GRB is not gonna be nice.

I've been told we can take a catwalk from the hotel to the venue - that it's a short walk.....true or not?

You are on edge of downtown, but not really a ton to do within walking distance.

Umm - was under the impression that downtown stores, restaurants, etc. are two blocks away. Yes or no?

Would you recommend that I rent a car to get back and forth from the venue and to go downtown?

ringsidemike · Post by **ringsidemike** » 09 Aug 2007, 17:24

It's a short walk, 3-4 blocks, I dont know about catwalk..

I forgot they built a shopping mall next to hotel. It's connected to tunnel system, lots of restaurants nearby.

Don't need a car for the event, only if you want to do things like go to NASA space center about 30 miles away. There's a metro train to connect to museum district and other parts of downtown.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 09 Aug 2007, 17:33

Guess I need to find out just how far the venue is since I am not going to walk 3 or 4 blocks with the computer. Sigh.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Aug 2007, 18:25

boxmel wrote:Guess I need to find out just how far the venue is since I am not going to walk 3 or 4 blocks with the computer. Sigh.

And in hot, humid conditions. The one good thing about Vegas is your shirts don't get soaked when you take a walk, but they will in Houston.

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 10 Aug 2007, 01:18

Bantamweight/119 lbs
1. Ronny Rios, Santa Ana, Calif.
2. David Clark, San Diego, Calif./NMU
3. Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, Md.
4. Sammy DiPace, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. Roberto Marroquin, Dallas, Texas
6. Sergio Perales, Los Fresnos, Texas
7. Jessy Cruz, Miami, Fla.
8. Alexis Ramos, Ft. Carson, Colo.

what are everybody's pick.

Im going with Clark. Seen David for a while. He is looking sharp lately.

ringsidemike · Post by **ringsidemike** » 10 Aug 2007, 11:00

My bad, I confused the locations of the Four Seasons and Hilton Americas. Four Seasons is on the other side of the park opposite GRB.

I put an arrow on what appears to be the catwalk. Also marked the location of the nearest boxing gym.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 10 Aug 2007, 14:03

Definitely your bad.

There is a catwalk directly from the Hilton Americas to the venue, so no car expense this trip for me. Yeah! Please make sure we meet in Houston - whoever you are.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 10 Aug 2007, 17:35

AAboxing wrote:Bantamweight/119 lbs
1. Ronny Rios, Santa Ana, Calif.
2. David Clark, San Diego, Calif./NMU
3. Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, Md.
4. Sammy DiPace, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. Roberto Marroquin, Dallas, Texas
6. Sergio Perales, Los Fresnos, Texas
7. Jessy Cruz, Miami, Fla.
8. Alexis Ramos, Ft. Carson, Colo.

what are everybody's pick.

Im going with Clark. Seen David for a while. He is looking sharp lately.

You are correct. David has looked very good in the past year. I still have Russell as my pick, but he has some tough competition. Rios, Marroquin, Perales, Clark, DiPace and Ramos all are tough. Jesse Cruz is the only guy who I don't really see having a strong chance of winning it, but he is no slouch either. This is a very competitive weight class, but if Russell performs up to his ability, he will win it.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 10 Aug 2007, 22:21

I'll be in Houston, you will be able to tell me because I'll be the one with pockets turned inside out and a cardboard sign that says "will empty spit buckets for food"

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 10 Aug 2007, 23:41

here they are.

Super heavyweight
1. Michael Hunter, Las Vegas, Nev.
2. Mike Wilson, Central Point, Ore.
3. Lenroy Thompson, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
4. William Moore, Fort Carson, Colo.
5. Josh Parsons, Barboursville, W. Va.
6. Nate James, Malden, Mass./NMU
7. Kimdo Bethel, Albany, N.Y.
8. Andrew Shepherd, Fort Carson, Colo.

My Pick
Mike Wilson

what are yours?

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 11 Aug 2007, 00:15

I think Hunter is fav. But Wilson's experience I feel will get him thru this.

#1fan · Post by **#1fan** » 11 Aug 2007, 01:31

What makes Hunter the favorite? I believe Wilson has paid his dues, he is focused and ready for this win. I am curious to know what makes
Hunter the fav over Wilson? Wilson has been around for a long time vs Hunter who is young and up coming. We will all have to wait and see. My pick however is Wilson.

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 11 Aug 2007, 03:52

I agree and why I choose Wilson to win it even though many pick Hunter. Hunter is fresh and coming on strong at the right time so that puts him up there but yess I agree and feel Wilson will get there.

AAboxing · Post by **AAboxing** » 11 Aug 2007, 03:54

Here they are:

Featherweight/125 lbs
1. Raynell Williams, Cleveland, Ohio
2. Rico Ramos, Los Angeles, Calif.
3. Hylon Williams, Houston, Texas
4. Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, N.Y.
|5. Duran Caferro, Helena, Mont.
6. Troy Wohosky, Medford, Ore.
7. Robert Rodriguez, Evans, Colo.
8. Rosey Summerville, San Antonio, Texas

Raynell take this. Hylon has win over Raynell but that was then and this is now.

your picks?

Kolya · Post by **Kolya** » 11 Aug 2007, 10:29

AAboxing wrote:Here they are:

Featherweight/125 lbs
1. Raynell Williams, Cleveland, Ohio
2. Rico Ramos, Los Angeles, Calif.
3. Hylon Williams, Houston, Texas
4. Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, N.Y.
|5. Duran Caferro, Helena, Mont.
6. Troy Wohosky, Medford, Ore.
7. Robert Rodriguez, Evans, Colo.
8. Rosey Summerville, San Antonio, Texas

Raynell take this. Hylon has win over Raynell but that was then and this is now.

your picks?

I feel Caferro takes it. He's beaten some of the guys listed on there before and is looking sharp. I think Rico Ramos and Raynell Williams could beat him or take it all though.