06-18-2015, 06:22 PM
(06-18-2015, 12:34 PM)Dannyboy Wrote: David Tua respects the fact JP is working with KB, and I don't believe Dave would ever knock KB's coaching style. He know's its good for JP and he's coming along nicely. Just need Duco to shut up and stop building him up to be Superman!!
JP is a completely different fighter than David.... David had natural power and an excellent boxing brain with a tonne of amateur experience, he lived boxing from a very young age.
JP has power, speed and is still learning the basics... KB knows he has a long way to go and is still a rough diamond. Head movement and hands up when throwing punches in still part of the learning process.
He can't fight a top 10 guy with those fundamental flaws at this stage... that's why I wish Duco would shut up promoting him as a title contender in the next year or so... its absolute bollox and they know it!!!
But on a positive note, I do believe JP is good enough to be a contender in 3 or so years, especially under the guidance of KB.
Great post Dannyboy.. JP certainly needs some polishing and I do hope that KB can bring out the diamond but, to date, all I have seen is JP transformed into a stronger and fitter man. The acid test will be when he is matched with much stronger opposition.. till then, we can only hope he is making the required progress. By the way - Parker will beat Meehan and Luapai - should stop them both in the later rounds - exactly what he needs. V.