boxing in May.. 07 boxing year kicks off good
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I didn't know this until I saw it in the 24/7 episode but Floyd Mayweather Sr. is training Joan Guzman....
TOP TRAINER FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR. WORKING WITH, PREDICTING GREAT THINGS FOR SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS’ EMERGING SUPERSTAR JOAN GUZMAN AS THEY PREPARE FOR WBO LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT MAY 26 IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.
If anyone knows Guzman, you'll know that he has undeniable talent. This is exactly what he needs - a good trainer to elevate him to the next level.
TOP TRAINER FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR. WORKING WITH, PREDICTING GREAT THINGS FOR SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS’ EMERGING SUPERSTAR JOAN GUZMAN AS THEY PREPARE FOR WBO LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT MAY 26 IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-- Floyd Mayweather Sr. loves what he sees in Sycuan Ringside Promotions’ undefeated World Boxing Organization junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman.
“We just started working together, but I could tell right away that he’s got unbelievable talent,” said Mayweather Sr., who has trained future hall of fame boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr., his son, and Oscar De La Hoya.
“Guzman’s defense and hand-speed are almost unmatched in the ring today,” said Mayweather Sr., who is preparing Guzman, who is co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, for his bout against Michael Katsidis for the WBO lightweight interim championship May 26 in Anaheim, Calif.
Already a polished and talented boxer, Guzman has been waiting for a high-profile trainer like Mayweather Sr. to take his game to the next level and fully unleash the superstar potential.
“He’s worked wonders with every fighter he’s trained,” said Guzman, who has a record of 27-0 with 17 knockouts, was the WBO junior featherweight champion and is going go for his third title. “Now it’s my turn to learn from one of the best trainers in the game.”
Mayweather Sr., in his usual brash, unvarnished manner, made a bold statement when talking about whether or not Guzman deserves to be mentioned as one of the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters.
“With Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) being No. 1, Guzman can be no less than No. 2 with me now training him,” Mayweather Sr. predicted. “He already has outstanding skills, so at worse he is boxing’s No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter.
“Guzman is a complete fighter,” said Mayweather Sr. “His game doesn’t have any holes. On May 26 you will see Guzman win his third title in three different divisions.”
Guzman, born in the Dominican Republic, challenges Katsidis (22-0, 20 KOs) in the main event at The Arena at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center May 26.
The 12-round fight will be broadcast on HBO’s “Boxing After Dark.” Last week HBO cameras filled Barry’s Gym in Las Vegas, where the pair work every afternoon, capturing the interaction between Mayweather Sr. and Guzman.
One of the challenges for Mayweather Sr. will be retaining Guzman’s superior hand quickness while improving his punching power as the undefeated champion jumps from 130 to 135 pounds.
“There are adjustments offensively and defensively that I will add that will produce immediate results,” Mayweather Sr. said.
http://www.boxinginsider.com/news/stories/180053708.php
“We just started working together, but I could tell right away that he’s got unbelievable talent,” said Mayweather Sr., who has trained future hall of fame boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr., his son, and Oscar De La Hoya.
“Guzman’s defense and hand-speed are almost unmatched in the ring today,” said Mayweather Sr., who is preparing Guzman, who is co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, for his bout against Michael Katsidis for the WBO lightweight interim championship May 26 in Anaheim, Calif.
Already a polished and talented boxer, Guzman has been waiting for a high-profile trainer like Mayweather Sr. to take his game to the next level and fully unleash the superstar potential.
“He’s worked wonders with every fighter he’s trained,” said Guzman, who has a record of 27-0 with 17 knockouts, was the WBO junior featherweight champion and is going go for his third title. “Now it’s my turn to learn from one of the best trainers in the game.”
Mayweather Sr., in his usual brash, unvarnished manner, made a bold statement when talking about whether or not Guzman deserves to be mentioned as one of the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters.
“With Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) being No. 1, Guzman can be no less than No. 2 with me now training him,” Mayweather Sr. predicted. “He already has outstanding skills, so at worse he is boxing’s No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter.
“Guzman is a complete fighter,” said Mayweather Sr. “His game doesn’t have any holes. On May 26 you will see Guzman win his third title in three different divisions.”
Guzman, born in the Dominican Republic, challenges Katsidis (22-0, 20 KOs) in the main event at The Arena at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center May 26.
The 12-round fight will be broadcast on HBO’s “Boxing After Dark.” Last week HBO cameras filled Barry’s Gym in Las Vegas, where the pair work every afternoon, capturing the interaction between Mayweather Sr. and Guzman.
One of the challenges for Mayweather Sr. will be retaining Guzman’s superior hand quickness while improving his punching power as the undefeated champion jumps from 130 to 135 pounds.
“There are adjustments offensively and defensively that I will add that will produce immediate results,” Mayweather Sr. said.
http://www.boxinginsider.com/news/stories/180053708.php
If anyone knows Guzman, you'll know that he has undeniable talent. This is exactly what he needs - a good trainer to elevate him to the next level.
That is a perfect fit for Joan. He's already a really well rounded fighter, but his boxing skills could definitely use some polishing up. He tends to back straight up a lot. Man this dude is going to be a problem in the featherweight division.
I think he'll be ready for a Marquez, or even a Pacquiao with a couple more fights and time with Sr.
I think he'll be ready for a Marquez, or even a Pacquiao with a couple more fights and time with Sr.
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Just like MOREBASS said....
Exactly, not to mention the last person he fought was Ouma, who moved up from 154.. I was really looking foward to a rematch with Winky myself (who himself moved up from 154, lol).
That's what I've been saying! I've been watching Guzman for a few years now and I've always been impressed with his natural ability. You're right about him having a tendency of backing straight up, he also tends to keep his hands down very low at times, but all of his flaws seem to be very minor and easily fixable.
I'd love to see a Guzman/Pacman fight, which I really do believe is going to happen assuming Guzman wins his next fight or two and Pacman wins his next. Because really - who else is there to fight for Pacman?
I'd love to see a Guzman/Pacman fight, which I really do believe is going to happen assuming Guzman wins his next fight or two and Pacman wins his next. Because really - who else is there to fight for Pacman?
I hear this fight is cancelled due to a Guzman hand injury.
Can't wait for Miranda/Pavlik ..
"After I knock out Pavlik it will be my turn to face Taylor. He just better hope I take my gloves off and leave the ring before he steps in or I may be the first boxer in history to get two KO's in the same night." - Miranda on Taylor.