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Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 02:16
by Michael bennt
I think he is underrated and gets a lot criticism cause he turned pro late after a football career, he has a decent resume so far, he is only getting better and seems very hungry to succeed. Thoughts?
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 03:39
by Boxing Writer
Michael bennt wrote:I think he is underrated and gets a lot criticism cause he turned pro late after a football career, he has a decent resume so far, he is only getting better and seems very hungry to succeed. Thoughts?
He looked really bad against very limited Nagy Aguilera, whom Breazeal beat easily.
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 04:29
by cold187
Michael bennt wrote:I think he is underrated and gets a lot criticism cause he turned pro late after a football career, he has a decent resume so far, he is only getting better and seems very hungry to succeed. Thoughts?
charles martin and breazedale >>> washington
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 20:16
by Lackeos
With skillful matchmaking, he might be capable of being managed to a top 15 ranking before he retires, if that's what you're asking.
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 20:26
by tiny_acres
If there was ever a prospect that needed to realize that ROUND is not a shape for a boxer.
It is Gerald.
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 01 Dec 2014, 22:33
by Michael bennt
Boxing Writer wrote:Michael bennt wrote:I think he is underrated and gets a lot criticism cause he turned pro late after a football career, he has a decent resume so far, he is only getting better and seems very hungry to succeed. Thoughts?
He looked really bad against very limited Nagy Aguilera, whom Breazeal beat easily.
Yes but don't write him off cause of that, remember wilder was dropped by that fat out of shape journeyman and now he is fighting for the WBC
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 05 Dec 2014, 00:23
by dwise26
It's amazing how people are so quick to write him off after the Nagy fight. Every current Heavyweight has struggled in one fight or another and have learned from it. Glazkov should of lost to Malik Scott. Bryant Jennings got dropped by Tupou. Fury got dropped by Cunningham. Wilder got dropped. Breazeale has struggled on quite a few fights. I'm not worried he has the skills and athleticism to make a name for himself in the division.
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 05 Dec 2014, 10:18
by Michael bennt
dwise26 wrote:It's amazing how people are so quick to write him off after the Nagy fight. Every current Heavyweight has struggled in one fight or another and have learned from it. Glazkov should of lost to Malik Scott. Bryant Jennings got dropped by Tupou. Fury got dropped by Cunningham. Wilder got dropped. Breazeale has struggled on quite a few fights. I'm not worried he has the skills and athleticism to make a name for himself in the division.
Yes fighters get written of now after one bad performance, which is wrong but that's boxing fans and writers today, I think Washington will come good and become a contender and prove them all wrong
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 06 Dec 2014, 02:30
by dwise26
Heaven forbid Anthony Joshua gets dropped or knocked out like David Price. Boy the UK fans would be jumping off the London Eye lol
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 06 Dec 2014, 05:54
by Yes We Can
dwise26 wrote:Heaven forbid Anthony Joshua gets dropped or knocked out like David Price. Boy the UK fans would be jumping off the London Eye lol
Getting dropped is hardly a shaming experience, if anything its something all young lads need to experience.
I think your getting UK media, and UK fans mixed up.
Re: Can Gerald Washington become a contender?
Posted: 06 Dec 2014, 08:04
by Rexob
Yes We Can wrote:dwise26 wrote:Heaven forbid Anthony Joshua gets dropped or knocked out like David Price. Boy the UK fans would be jumping off the London Eye lol
Getting dropped is hardly a shaming experience, if anything its something all young lads need to experience.
I think your getting UK media, and UK fans mixed up.
I agree with that, it tests your metal a bit I think getting up after a heavy knockdown. I've known many a braggart getting dropped, then not hearing from them again at the gym, which is always a quite nice humbling experience for them
