Re: Ivan Dychko: Where is he?
Posted: 06 Jul 2019, 14:38
I agree. The comparisons are not apples to apples at all. It's hard to compare their situations.
I agree. The comparisons are not apples to apples at all. It's hard to compare their situations.
Being 29 at HW in 2019 is pretty irrelevant, especially given Dychko's "big" name. He's already in the WBA top fifteen, so he's exactly one "good" win away from cracking the top ten. He may even crack it after beating the great Nate Heaven.
Being ranked 15 by any org means nothing as no one recognizes all fighters in their rankings. Dychko is behind on development and isn't helping his cause by fighting Heaven. Where is he on BoxRec? 73rd.punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:09Being 29 at HW in 2019 is pretty irrelevant, especially given Dychko's "big" name. He's already in the WBA top fifteen, so he's exactly one "good" win away from cracking the top ten. He may even crack it after beating the great Nate Heaven.
The second point about showing improvements is moot. This division is weak as I've seen it. A fighter of Dychko's supposed caliber won't learn anything from fighting anyone outside the top ten...a top ten where the likes of Gerald Washington, Kyotaro Fujimoto, and Tyrone Spong reside.
Wait, you're saying his ranking in the WBA doesn't matter, but then mention his boxrec ranking?oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:30Being ranked 15 by any org means nothing as no one recognizes all fighters in their rankings. Dychko is behind on development and isn't helping his cause by fighting Heaven. Where is he on BoxRec? 73rd.punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:09
Being 29 at HW in 2019 is pretty irrelevant, especially given Dychko's "big" name. He's already in the WBA top fifteen, so he's exactly one "good" win away from cracking the top ten. He may even crack it after beating the great Nate Heaven.
The second point about showing improvements is moot. This division is weak as I've seen it. A fighter of Dychko's supposed caliber won't learn anything from fighting anyone outside the top ten...a top ten where the likes of Gerald Washington, Kyotaro Fujimoto, and Tyrone Spong reside.![]()
LOL! if you're gonna quote me get it right. I said rankings by any 'org' meaning sanctioning bodies, or was that difficult to understand? So you're saying Dychko doesn't need any more development after having 200 am fights? Ok! You'd put him up against the elite now? Good luck! LMFAO! Nice try though.punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:38Wait, you're saying his ranking in the WBA doesn't matter, but then mention his boxrec ranking?![]()
Trust me, I get it, he doesn't have a steak tough resume; and yet he's already landed a top 15 ranking which puts him in line for a title shot.
And here come development again. Who is he behind? What is the marker? What exact development is it that you think a 29 year old with 200 amateur fights is going to get? What is it that he needs? This isn't a kid without a jab or some random who picks his feet up when he throws. Getting some rounds against a tough journey would likely help his conditioning, but at this point that's about it.
I know what you said, it still makes no sense. You have to be ranked by an org in order to get a title shot. Were you unaware of this?oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:44LOL! if you're gonna quote me get it right. I said rankings by any 'org' meaning sanctioning bodies, or was that difficult to understand? So you're saying Dychko doesn't need any more development after having 200 am fights? Ok! You'd put him up against the elite now? Good luck! LMFAO! Nice try though.punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:38
Wait, you're saying his ranking in the WBA doesn't matter, but then mention his boxrec ranking?![]()
Trust me, I get it, he doesn't have a steak tough resume; and yet he's already landed a top 15 ranking which puts him in line for a title shot.
And here come development again. Who is he behind? What is the marker? What exact development is it that you think a 29 year old with 200 amateur fights is going to get? What is it that he needs? This isn't a kid without a jab or some random who picks his feet up when he throws. Getting some rounds against a tough journey would likely help his conditioning, but at this point that's about it.
Who is he behind? Let's start who he faced in the amateurs:punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:49I know what you said, it still makes no sense. You have to be ranked by an org in order to get a title shot. Were you unaware of this?oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:44
LOL! if you're gonna quote me get it right. I said rankings by any 'org' meaning sanctioning bodies, or was that difficult to understand? So you're saying Dychko doesn't need any more development after having 200 am fights? Ok! You'd put him up against the elite now? Good luck! LMFAO! Nice try though.
Who is he behind in terms of development? What is it exactly he needs to further develop? Who does he fight to develop these skills? Kevin Johnson? Amir Mansour? Michael Wallisch? Michael Sprott maybe?
Edit: I should clarify I'm not saying he can't improve and learn; it's that the division is so weak there aren't many out there to actually push him and that at 29 he's likely set in his ways. This isn't Valuev learning on the job.
I may be wrong but I assume you mean in resume? Check AJ's first nine...he didn't see the fourth round until his 15th fight. He's not learning special secrets knocking out 50 year old Matt Skelton in two rounds. Hrgovic got heat for fighting Greg Corbin. Amir Mansour is almost 50 and Kevin Johnson doesn't try. Dychko is right on par with almost every other prospect out there. They all fight knockovers to start.oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:11Who is he behind? Let's start who he faced in the amateurs:punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 17:49
I know what you said, it still makes no sense. You have to be ranked by an org in order to get a title shot. Were you unaware of this?
Who is he behind in terms of development? What is it exactly he needs to further develop? Who does he fight to develop these skills? Kevin Johnson? Amir Mansour? Michael Wallisch? Michael Sprott maybe?
Edit: I should clarify I'm not saying he can't improve and learn; it's that the division is so weak there aren't many out there to actually push him and that at 29 he's likely set in his ways. This isn't Valuev learning on the job.
Anthony Joshua
Filip Hrgovic
Joe Joyce
That's a good start, no?
No, not resume. Although that's a part of it. Just watch them fight. They were all in the ams together and look at all four of them today. That's all you have to do. Dychko is behind. It's plain as day. He's going to be 29. He couldn't beat any of the three that he came up in the ams with. Not sure what you're trying to argue about. He can't contend at a high level yet and certainly hasn't showed it. To develop those skills he has to have step up fights against guys who will provide the environment in the ring he needs. He's not doing that. That's what all fighters do. Going back and saying "well AJ at ninth fight..." is ludicrous. We're not comparing a 29 y/o AJ to a 25 Y/O Efe Ajagba. It's a similar aged fighter with a more extensive amateur career that is bogging down in the pros. OMG! I'm literally LOL!!!punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:31I may be wrong but I assume you mean in resume? Check AJ's first nine...he didn't see the fourth round until his 15th fight. He's not learning special secrets knocking out 50 year old Matt Skelton in two rounds. Hrgovic got heat for fighting Greg Corbin. Amir Mansour is almost 50 and Kevin Johnson doesn't try. Dychko is right on par with almost every other prospect out there.
Joyce has the best resume of all through nine. He's also the oldest, the slowest, and the least likely to have lasting success.
So that's one question answered. How about the others: What is it exactly he needs to further develop? Who does he fight to develop these skills?
Dychko is tall, uses his jab well and has good power.oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:37No, not resume. Although that's a part of it. Just watch them fight. They were all in the ams together and look at all four of them today. That's all you have to do. Dychko is behind. It's plain as day. He's going to be 29. He couldn't beat any of the three that he came up in the ams with. Not sure what you're trying to argue about. He can't contend at a high level yet and certainly hasn't showed it. To develop those skills he has to have step up fights against guys who will provide the environment in the ring he needs. He's not doing that. That's what all fighters do. Going back and saying "well AJ at ninth fight..." is ludicrous. We're not comparing a 29 y/o AJ to a 25 Y/O Efe Ajagba. It's a similar aged fighter with a more extensive amateur career that is bogging down in the pros. OMG! I'm literally LOL!!!punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:31
I may be wrong but I assume you mean in resume? Check AJ's first nine...he didn't see the fourth round until his 15th fight. He's not learning special secrets knocking out 50 year old Matt Skelton in two rounds. Hrgovic got heat for fighting Greg Corbin. Amir Mansour is almost 50 and Kevin Johnson doesn't try. Dychko is right on par with almost every other prospect out there.
Joyce has the best resume of all through nine. He's also the oldest, the slowest, and the least likely to have lasting success.
So that's one question answered. How about the others: What is it exactly he needs to further develop? Who does he fight to develop these skills?![]()
So now it's wrong to compare your well developed HW to AJ? I'm sorry you are having difficulty understanding. I've taken enough time on this guy. We'll take this up in another year, how's that?punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:41Dychko is tall, uses his jab well and has good power.oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:37
No, not resume. Although that's a part of it. Just watch them fight. They were all in the ams together and look at all four of them today. That's all you have to do. Dychko is behind. It's plain as day. He's going to be 29. He couldn't beat any of the three that he came up in the ams with. Not sure what you're trying to argue about. He can't contend at a high level yet and certainly hasn't showed it. To develop those skills he has to have step up fights against guys who will provide the environment in the ring he needs. He's not doing that. That's what all fighters do. Going back and saying "well AJ at ninth fight..." is ludicrous. We're not comparing a 29 y/o AJ to a 25 Y/O Efe Ajagba. It's a similar aged fighter with a more extensive amateur career that is bogging down in the pros. OMG! I'm literally LOL!!!![]()
AJ's been a pro for six years, of course he'll be more advanced than someone who has been a pro for two. That's why looking at them at similar stages of their careers is important. Hrgovic and Dychko have beaten similar opponents. You're not making any sense. Like none at all.
What skills is he lacking and who does he fight to build them?
I never compared current AJ to Dychko, that's some side conversation you had in your own mind. Here's what I said since you've clearly forgotten:oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:59So now it's wrong to compare your well developed HW to AJ? I'm sorry you are having difficulty understanding. I've taken enough time on this guy. We'll take this up in another year, how's that?punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:41
Dychko is tall, uses his jab well and has good power.
AJ's been a pro for six years, of course he'll be more advanced than someone who has been a pro for two. That's why looking at them at similar stages of their careers is important. Hrgovic and Dychko have beaten similar opponents. You're not making any sense. Like none at all.
What skills is he lacking and who does he fight to build them?
And yes, I'd be happy to revisit this a year from now. Maybe by then you'll have answers to the two other questions I askedpunchoutsb wrote: ↑05 Jul 2019, 20:19 I'm not sure what people are expecting. Dychko's first nine have been just fine for a HW, especially in 2019. He missed some time due to promotional issues but his first nine opponents are better than Wilder or Ruiz and close to Fury and AJ. Just cuz Joe and Hrgovic are being moved a little faster doesn't mean Dychko's doing it wrong.
You too.punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 19:03I never compared current AJ to Dychko, that's some side conversation you had in your own mind. Here's what I said since you've clearly forgotten:
And yes, I'd be happy to revisit this a year from now. Maybe by then you'll have answers to the two other questions I askedpunchoutsb wrote: ↑05 Jul 2019, 20:19 I'm not sure what people are expecting. Dychko's first nine have been just fine for a HW, especially in 2019. He missed some time due to promotional issues but his first nine opponents are better than Wilder or Ruiz and close to Fury and AJ. Just cuz Joe and Hrgovic are being moved a little faster doesn't mean Dychko's doing it wrong.![]()
But seriously, have a good one!![]()
BTW, this is what I was referencing from you regarding your comparing AJ to Dychko. Not to extend our endless exhange. I hope Dychko steps up his next fight. If he doesn't have a few step up fights, he'll either never be a contender or he'll be thrown in with someone who is levels above his current competition which is rarely good.oogiebe wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:37No, not resume. Although that's a part of it. Just watch them fight. They were all in the ams together and look at all four of them today. That's all you have to do. Dychko is behind. It's plain as day. He's going to be 29. He couldn't beat any of the three that he came up in the ams with. Not sure what you're trying to argue about. He can't contend at a high level yet and certainly hasn't showed it. To develop those skills he has to have step up fights against guys who will provide the environment in the ring he needs. He's not doing that. That's what all fighters do. Going back and saying "well AJ at ninth fight..." is ludicrous. We're not comparing a 29 y/o AJ to a 25 Y/O Efe Ajagba. It's a similar aged fighter with a more extensive amateur career that is bogging down in the pros. OMG! I'm literally LOL!!!punchoutsb wrote: ↑06 Jul 2019, 18:31
I may be wrong but I assume you mean in resume? Check AJ's first nine...he didn't see the fourth round until his 15th fight. He's not learning special secrets knocking out 50 year old Matt Skelton in two rounds. Hrgovic got heat for fighting Greg Corbin. Amir Mansour is almost 50 and Kevin Johnson doesn't try. Dychko is right on par with almost every other prospect out there.
Joyce has the best resume of all through nine. He's also the oldest, the slowest, and the least likely to have lasting success.
So that's one question answered. How about the others: What is it exactly he needs to further develop? Who does he fight to develop these skills?![]()
Waste of talent. He's done. Time has run out on him. He needed some development and never got it. Can't make up for lost time.margaret thatcher wrote: ↑05 Jul 2021, 20:12 the world's biggest dyke is finally back in action, in 5 days vs the once solid prospect tester but now shot to bits dennis bahktov
8 straight losses for den, 6 straight times not going the distance, winless since 2014
the sad thing is, with how inactive dyke's been, even this huge mismatch is a step in the right direction for him since he's actually going to fight again
Must be more to the story then we know. Can't just be plain horrible management.margaret thatcher wrote: ↑05 Jul 2021, 20:48 pretty much what i think too. his only possibile saving grace may be that a llot of hws today still get shots or contend into their late 30s, and he;s still 30 or something. if he were to get a sudden push, maybe he could work his way into a meaningful spot
but then if my auntie had wheels she'd be a car, hard to expect much to of a push when he's gone nowhere for 5 years. i'd bet either he retires undefeated, something like 15-0 with no meaningful wins, or one of these days he's gonna have stagnated so much that some dude brought into lose manages to level him
Sure could be. I wonder if EO still thinks he beats Efe now.
Honestly? I don’t expect Ivan Dychko to be capable of beating ANY half-decent heavyweight right now.