Dougie’s Monday Mailbag (Jermall Charlo, Melikuziev-Rosado, Barrios-Davis, Justis Huni)

BEK BLASTED

What’s up Doug hope all’s properly,

Naoya Inoue obtained the job completed (vs. Dasmarinas). How do you see him vs. John Riel Casimero going?

Actually shocked with Bektemir Melikuziev shedding the best way he did. He fought one of the best on the planet as an newbie with no headgear and by no means appeared to have chin points though I don’t suppose he has a nasty chin. I believe it was only a completely positioned punch and it didn’t assist that he leaned into it fingers down…nonetheless he’s solely 24 and with Joel Diaz in his nook I’m positive he can iron out these issues like his fingers low and so forth…the place does he go from right here? Would you want his possibilities in a direct rematch?

What did you make of Jermall Charlo’s efficiency (vs. Juan Montiel) and the way does he do vs. the opposite beltholders? Cheers. – David, Dublin

I gotta be sincere, I anticipated Charlo to make quick work of Montiel, not simply because Montiel had been blown out by Jaime Munguia (in 2017 in a welterweight bout) however as a result of it was evident that the Los Mochis native introduced a built-up document into an undeserved WBC middleweight title bout. Aside from a first-round KO of the stays of James Kirkland in December and a draw with Hugo Centeno Jr., Montiel’s solely different notable bouts (and there ain’t many) had been at welterweight and junior middleweight. And regardless of having received all of his earlier bouts by stoppage, he by no means seemed to be a pointy or notably impactful puncher.

Having stated that, Charlo arguably received each spherical, and whereas Montiel was deservedly unheralded coming into the Showtime foremost occasion, he comes from a proud preventing household and he proved to be ridiculously robust. (Who is aware of? Perhaps he drained himself making 147 kilos for Munguia 4 years in the past.)

I like Jermall. He’s obtained expertise, he’s obtained character, and he’s obtained an aggressive boxer-puncher type that’s enjoyable to observe. However I don’t care to see him pummel no-hopers for 12 rounds. The very best middleweight he’s confronted to date is Sergey Derevyanchenko, the one Ring-rated 160 pounder on his resume. He wants extra. I don’t care in regards to the politics. If he or his group is just not concerned with a unification bout with WBO beltholder Demetrius Andrade (at present No. 3 in The Ring’s rankings, behind Charlo), they should seek for one other credible opponent.

A hardcore fan/podcaster/uber-Twitter troll often called @mrboxingguru tweeted “So Charlo went to conflict with a bootleg Munguia?” Saturday evening. That quip obtained me pondering: “S__t, I’d prefer to see that matchup!” It’s a pure foremost occasion for Texas and there’s no approach it wouldn’t entertain. And Munguia, who brings the identical quantity of coronary heart that Montiel exhibited however with higher bodily energy and punching approach, plus a shiny 37-0 (30) document, is the No. 1 contender for the WBC title that Charlo holds. So, f__k it, all we’d like is for the WBC to declare Munguia to be Charlo’s obligatory after which the totally different events (PBC/Showtime/FOX and GBP/Zanfer/DAZN) can let it go to a handbag bid and whoever needs it most will put their cash the place their mouths are.

Naoya Inoue obtained the job completed (vs. Dasmarinas). And he did it in STYLE. “The Monster” is a becoming struggle moniker, but when Inoue needed so as to add “The Bodysnatcher” as a second ring nickname, I don’t suppose Mike McCallum would begrudge the Japanese star.

How do you see him vs. John Riel Casimero going? What makes you suppose Casimero goes to get previous Nonito Donaire on August 14?

Actually shocked with Bektemir Melikuziev shedding the best way he did. That was an enormous upset, particularly the best way it occurred. That one-hitter-quitter was stunning… and exhilarating. I felt sorry for Bek, however the overriding emotion was happiness for Rosado, who’s a cool cat and one which occupies a needed standing in boxing that I revere: that of the gatekeeper. I anticipated Bek to win the struggle (like most did), most likely by stoppage, however I knew he’d must work to get it. Rosado doesn’t make it straightforward for anybody and he wasn’t going to be intimidated by a man with a 7-0 professional document. Rosado has been dealing with large punchers for greater than 10 years – from prime GGG to David Lemieux to Child Chocolate to Alfred Angulo – and that have issues despite the fact that he didn’t win these bouts.

He fought one of the best on the planet as an newbie with no headgear and by no means appeared to have chin points though I don’t suppose he has a nasty chin. Time will inform if Melikuziev has a mushy chin or sure “candy spots” round his dome. I believe he simply obtained caught with the proper punch – and never by chance, Rosado’s poise underneath fireplace, timing, accuracy and energy made it occur. I noticed a variety of “The Bully was bullied” Tweets on Saturday, however the struggle didn’t go lengthy sufficient for Rosado to get the prospect to “bully” the Uzbekistan native. Bek merely obtained clipped.

I believe it was only a completely positioned punch and it didn’t assist that he leaned into it fingers down… Yeah, he was trying to find the KO vs. an skilled foe and never giving the veteran his due respect. Hopefully, he learns his exhausting lesson.

Nonetheless he’s solely 24 and with Joel Diaz in his nook I’m positive he can iron out these issues like his fingers low, and so forth… I believe he can bounce again, but it surely may take him some to regain his mojo/profession momentum. That’s OK if it does so long as he continues to study and develop.

The place does he go from right here? He takes a brief relaxation from boxing and returns to the gymnasium as soon as he’s medically cleared to take action. Then he and Diaz have to sit down down with Robert Diaz (Golden Boy’s matchmaker) and work out a rebuilding plan. I believe it’s OK if his first struggle again is a confidence builder, particularly if he returns to the ring by October.

Would you want his possibilities in a direct rematch? Yeah, I’d barely, but it surely’s dangerous. The matchup may be checked out as a fair struggle now and I don’t suppose it’s a good suggestion for Crew Bek. Rosado is feeling himself proper now.

 

BARRIOS VS. DAVIS

Hey Dougie,

Very long time reader, 1st time author. Been a pleasure following you all these years since Maxboxing and comfortable to see you progressing in your profession and nonetheless being prime notch on this frustratingly nice sport of boxing.

Needed to get your ideas on the Barrios/Davis matchup. I see this as being in the identical mildew as Mayweather/Corrales the place Mayweather was nonetheless not completely mainstream and was dealing with the taller extra highly effective undefeated fighter in Corrales who might have been extra properly regarded by some boxing purists and was favored in some circles to win that struggle. That was a profession defining victory for Fairly Boy on the time and I believe one might argue that was the start of his famous person ascension.

I don’t suppose Davis will dominate the identical approach (not even shut) nonetheless I view this as a fair struggle the place a victory from both fighter will springboard them to large cash PPV fights. Neither fighter has one of the best head motion however each are superb physique punchers. I believe Barrios’s jab makes the distinction right here.

Be properly. Wanting ahead to listen to your tackle this. Thx. – B.

Thanks for being such a longtime mailbag reader, B., and thanks for sharing your ideas on Barrios-Davis.

I wasn’t that into this matchup when it was first introduced as a result of there have been high quality matchups for Davis at junior light-weight and (particularly at) light-weight that I needed to see greater than the Barrios struggle. However because the bout will get nearer I’m entering into the 140-pound matchup a little bit extra. If nothing else it will probably function a measuring stick with how properly Tank may fare vs. the taller lightweights, equivalent to Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.

However we shouldn’t rely out Barrios, who is excellent, as you famous. You’re proper about each fighters needing higher head motion and also you’re right that Barrios has jab, however I don’t suppose it’s adequate to assist him win the struggle. I’m feelin’ Tank on this one despite the fact that the Baltimore native is just not even 5-foot-6 and unproven at junior welterweight (hell, he’s barely confirmed at light-weight).

Pretty much as good as Barrios is, Davis seems to be like the higher expertise and larger puncher to me. We’ll learn the way good the Texan’s chin is as a result of I don’t envision him being that elusive. I used to be inside Staples Middle for his entertaining 12 rounder with Batyr Akhmedov, a southpaw (like Davis) who isn’t a lot taller than Tank. Regardless of being at a peak and attain drawback, Akhmedov was capable of compete from the skin and have some success in shut throughout their many heated exchanges. Barrios was a little bit busier and scored two knockdowns to clinch the victory, however Davis is lots quicker and hits with extra authority than Batyr. My guess is that Davis is no less than as robust as Akhmedov however we’ll see.

I hadn’t considered the Mayweather-Corrales comparability. Maybe The Cash Crew sees similarities with how straight-up (stiff within the higher physique) Barrios is, and the way methodical the San Antonio native may be, they usually determine Tank’s obtained too many “particular results” (as younger Floyd used to say) for him. However I don’t suppose it’s the identical type matchup. Tank’s obtained Mayweatheresque counterpunching prowess however he lacks Fairly Boy’s defensive savvy and ring generalship. And whereas Barrios is a tall, rangy boxer-puncher, he’s not the savage that Corrales was. Barrios step by step breaks down most of his opposition from the skin. Corrales walked guys down (typically with no jab) and whacked them out with bombs delivered in shut. Chico normally most popular trench warfare. He was additionally 33-0 by the point he confronted Mayweather, and extra battle examined than the 26-0 Barrios is now. Chico had defeated 5 consecutive world-rated junior lightweights going into the showdown with Fairly Boy: Robert Garcia (the unbeaten IBF titleholder), John Brown, Derrick Gainer, Justin Juuko and Angel Manfredy. Not that any of that skilled mattered to Mayweather, who was at or close to his offensive peak.   

 

PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE

Hello sir Doug! I’ve been studying your articles and mailbags for the longest time (since your maxboxing days) however first time to write down in your mailbag.

Is the Pacquiao-Spence title conflict additionally for the Ring Journal belt? Trigger Spence is the no. 1 ranked and the Pacman is the no. 3.

Do you suppose the Pacman enters prime 10 biggest All time if he impressively defeat the Fact?

MM:

Donaire vs Jhonny Tapia at bantamweight

Donnie Nietes vs Danny Romero at flyweight

Jhonriel Casimero vs Fernando Montiel at bantamweight

Hold secure! – Allan Carreon from Bulacan, Philippines

Thanks for lastly writing into the mailbag, Allan.

Your Legendary Matchups:

Donaire vs Jhonny Tapia at bantamweight – Filipino Flash by shut however unanimous resolution

Donnie Nietes vs Danny Romero at flyweight – Donnie by shut UD.

Jhonriel Casimero vs Fernando Montiel at bantamweight – Montiel by UD or late TKO.

Is the Pacquiao-Spence title conflict additionally for the Ring Journal belt? Trigger Spence is the no. 1 ranked and the Pacman is the no. 3. Spence and Pacquiao are eligible to struggle for the vacant Ring Journal welterweight title given their rankings but it surely’s as much as the Editorial Board and Rankings Panel to find out that. It might be computerized if it had been No. 1 vs. No. 2. And, to be sincere, if Terence Crawford wasn’t such a powerful No. 2, it could most likely be a no brainer for this specific No. 1 vs. No. 3. However Spence is the clear No. 1 and Pacquiao proved in opposition to Keith Thurman that he’s nonetheless obtained it (no less than he did two years in the past after they fought). The Filipino icon is an oldie however goodie. We’ve nonetheless obtained a while. We’ll talk about it additional, really feel out the Panel’s opinions, hell, we’ll see how the FIGHTERS really feel about it. Pacquiao has been there and completed that by way of profitable The Ring championship. Spence might not give a s__t. Most fighters maintain The Ring title in excessive regard, some view it as absolutely the pinnacle {of professional} boxing, however some don’t care, and that’s OK. On the finish of the day, similar to the making of great matchups, the fighters obtained to need it.

 

JUSTIS HUNI

Hello Dougie,

Been some time, I hope all is properly. Undecided should you would have seen or heard about an up & coming heavyweight from Australia, Justis Huni? Wednesday evening he defended the Australian heavyweight title in opposition to Paul Gallen – a restricted fighter (and former top-notch rugby league participant) however an absolute warrior who’s as robust as they arrive.

Would love to listen to your ideas on Huni’s prospects should you get an opportunity to take a look at some highlights (pay attention to the physique work… sheesh!) – 22yo, stable newbie background, large man who makes use of his size, fast toes & fingers, throws in mixtures, & not shy of taking a punch to offer a greater one. What he doesn’t have but is a complete lot of energy, which could maintain him again on the greater ranges. He’s a giant fish in a small pond over right here in the meanwhile, however right here’s hoping he could make the leap!

Thanks Dougie, and take care. Cheers. – Luke, Brisbane, Australia

I’ve seen a few of Huni and I believe he’s obtained a variety of potential for a prospect with solely 5 professional bouts. If he continues to enhance, and he can take a shot, and he’s prepared to journey to the U.Ok. and the U.S. for important bouts, I believe he can evolve right into a very fashionable heavyweight as a result of he’s obtained character, rugged beauty (form of like a Jon Bernthal-type character actor), and a cool identify (first identify feels like “Justice” and his final identify will likely be enjoyable with chants: “Hoo-nie! Hoo-nie!”)

Such as you famous, he’s obtained quick fingers, he strikes across the ring properly, he’s recreation, he is aware of assault the physique and he’s obtained stable all-around fundamentals thanks partly to a embellished newbie background (he was World Youth Champ in 2016 and he received a silver medal on the 2019 World Novice Championship). He’s obtained fashionable heavyweight measurement – 6-foot-4, 235-240 kilos – and he’s athletic. However what like finest about him is his composure. He stays calm underneath fireplace and he doesn’t rush himself.

I’m additionally impressed that he turned professional in opposition to the Australian heavyweight champ (13-1-1 Faiga Opelu, who was recreation) in a scheduled 10 rounder. He’s not being babied.

 

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