The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as Devin Haney chasing George Kambosos, Jaron Ennis demanding Terence Crawford, the recent loss by Gary Russell Jr, Canelo Alvarez, and more.
Breadman,
I just got done reading the mailbag and I have to say that the answer you gave Re: Henry Armstrong and Sugar Ray Robinson was excellent and one of the best things that I have ever read regarding boxing! I literally saved the article.
As you mentioned best runs ever it prompted me to ask, what are the 5 best runs in boxing history in your opinion? Drop the knowledge on us!
On Spence-Crawford: It’s as simple as Crawford’s feet are faster and his arms are too long, in my opinion. And you forgot Kambosos over Lopez in wins of 2020’s!
Bread’s Response: Kambosos over Lopez is one of the best wins of the 2020s thus far. Thanks for the reminder. That was big time. But in retrospect I don’t know how well it will age. Loma is a HOF and was the #1 fighter in the world arguably. Lopez was a young talented fighter but he had not quite reached the status of Loma. Let’s see how well Lopez performs from here on out to see if the win ages well.
So you think Crawford’s feet are too fast for Spence. You think his arms are too long. Um there is only one way to find out…Hopefully we find out.
Thanks I consider myself a historian and I don’t like to perpetuate myths. So I pride myself on knowing certain things bout great fighters. The 5 Best RUNS in history. I really don’t want to speak in absolute terms because you have to look through these things forensically to know for sure who had the best RUNS. So I will give you the runs that stand out the most to me. Sugar Ray Robinson- In an era where fighters started to slip in their late 20s. In an era where there was no video, youtube etc. Robinson went 131-2-2 over the first 12 years of his career. During that time he defeated HOF Sammy Angott, Henry Armstrong, Jake Lamotta, Bobo Olson, Kid Gavilan, Randy Turpin and Rocky Graziano. That’s not even including the slew of Ring Rated contenders.
The 2 losses and 2 draws were all avenged. It’s really a shame that Robinson’s peak run is not extensive on film. I have seen some of his footage from the mid 40 vs a fighter named Riccio. I also saw him in 1950 vs Luc Van Dam and Jean Stock. No one had a better start to a career and lasted through so many fights at the level that he was at.
Chronologically there have been fighters who lasted longer through actual time. But no one has been as good through so many fights from the start of their careers, to the point of when the visibly lost their prime.
Ezzard Charles- Charles is a contemporary of Robinson. They turned pro the same year and they are the same age. Charles’s record customary of the times. He took a few losses and learned on the job. But once he hit his stride in 1943 after losing back to back fights to Jimmy Bivins and Lloyd Marshall. Charles’s run from 1943-51 was every bit as good as his 1940’s counter part. Charles won 41 out of 42 fights. The losses to before the streak were avenged several times over and the 1 loss during the streak to Elmer Ray was also avenged. During this time Charles established himself as the best light heavyweight in the world and the best heavyweight in the world. 15 of the 41 wins were over HOF.
Henry Armstrong- From 1936-1940 Armstrong was 69-2-1. He wont he featherweight, lightweight and welterweight titles during this time. His title wins were at lightweight and welterweight were over Lou Ambers and Barney Ross! This was in the middle of Joe Louis’s reign and Armstrong was considered the world’s best fighter.
Sugar Ray Leonard- Starting in the fall of 1978 when Ray Leonard was 13-0 and he fought Floyd Mayweather Sr. He was a simply a highlight reel. People think he was some sort of babied Primadonna. But Leonard had a tough pre title run and once he started picking off Ring Rated fighters he didn’t stop. Some of the names may not mean much to a person who isn’t a historian but if you were a hardcore fan in the 1970’s you knew who Randy Shields, Armando Muniz, Fernand Marcotte, Adolfo Viruet, Marcos Geraldo, Pete Ranzany and Andy Price were. Angelo Dundee matched him tough so when he got his title shot vs top 10 P4P undefeated Wilfred Benitez he was ready. As a titlist , Leonard went Davey Green, Duran2x, Larry Bonds, Ayub Kalule, Tommy Hearns and Bruce Finch. He fought 4 fights vs HOF and the #1 P4P fighter in boxer in less than 2 years. He stopped all of them. This was all done from 1978-82. He’s the best fighter in the history of boxing with 40 fights or less.
Manny Pacquiao- Pacman’s career can be broken into several HOF sections. But his run from 2003 when he defeated Marco Antonio Barerrra in 2003 to when he lost to Tim Bradley in 2012 is the most ridiculous big fight run of our times. The highlight of the run is from 08 when he fought David Diaz to 2010 Antonio Margarito, Pacquiao fought 6 perfect fights. I’ve never seen anything like that on PPV before. Diaz, De La Hoya, Hatton, Cotto, Clottey and Margarito all died deaths of 1000 slashes. It was insane. He didn’t cool off until 2012 when he lost a controversial decision to Tim Bradley. But the peak run from 2003-12 is as good of a modern run you will ever see. Barrera 2x HOF, Morales 2x HOF, Cotto HOF, Oscar HOF, Mosley HOF, Hatton possible HOF, Marquez 3x HOF. Clottey and Margarito were super strong contenders in their generation and world champions. Did I mention the run started at 126 and capped out at 150lbs. And Manny took the 1st Barrera fight as a huge underdog to start the PARTY!
Honorable Mention-Joe Louis- If you say something enough people will believe it. “They” called Joe Louis’s run the BUM of the Month club. But any historian will tell you that the #1 metric for rating a fighter’s quality of opposition is Ring Rated Fighters Faced. Next is HOF. Next is record in title fights. Louis’s record in title fights is 26-1. Louis fought 8 HOF. Louis defeated close to 30 ring rated fighters. He basically cleared out a decade of fighters in his division uninterrupted. The Power of the Pen is something. The media in the 1930s and 40s were calling HOF and Ring Rated fighters BUMS. I wonder why…….
Peace be unto you, I hope all is well. Quick question… I know you speak highly of Canelo being a “Gun,” as far as not ducking any smoke. I agree with that sentiment and he is an amazing fighter. However, it’s hard for me to rate him over his pound for pound contemporaries due to his positive tests. Admittedly, a part of that is bias, due to the positive tests and favorable decisions, etc.. But as I think about his fights that were close early in his career (Lara comes to mind), I will always wonder if his second half surges were purely due to his skill OR if he had help getting his second wind. Or was it a blend of both? (Which is probably closer to the truth) I know he’s tested clean since… but what are your thoughts? Do you view his accomplishments pre-positive test/post-positive test? And what do you think about his current weight jumping?
I appreciate any insight you have to offer.
Peace and Power to ALL who strive, Lamarr
Bread’s Response: If I compliment Canelo I have a section of people who question why I praise him. If I speculate on the positive PED test, I have a sections of people who want me to dismiss the test. The truth is that both can be true. You can be a great fighter and also use PEDs. If you’re asking me do I question his accomplishments, I think it’s reasonable to question any athlete’s accomplishments who test positive. I don’t know for sure if Canelo used on purpose or if it was a mistake. I don’t know how long he’s benefited off of the PED that was in his system. So I honestly can’t say anything for sure. But I also don’t dismiss it as a simple mistake either. At his level he has enough resources….This is what happens when you test positive. People will question your accomplishments, it’s natural.
I think Canelo should have paid for yearly voluntary full VADA testing for the remainder of his career. Credit to him he did for a while after the positive test but to my knowledge he’s only been doing it at this present time when he has a fight signed. We all know picking the starting and finishing dates is a nice gesture but it only ensures a clean fighter while in camp. A fighter spends more time out of camp than he does in camp. I think it would be better for his credibility to do it like Nonito Donaire did it during his prime run to end the speculation. Doing it after a fight is announced is not quite the same as doing 365/24/7. I think if he did, it would give his fans a better leg to stand on as far as defending him.
The “System of Boxing”….remark about Gary Russell was perfect. You even said if the decision is close look for it to go against Russell. Then you went onto to illustrate other decisions that were closer than thought to be and soon after the fighter lost a close decision. It’s almost as if you have inside information. That was literally the best prediction I have ever read. How did you come to know?
Bread’s Response: I didn’t KNOW anything. I just made an educated prediction, nothing more and nothing less. My best prediction I ever made was Adonis Stevenson ko over Chad Dawson in 1 round. And Tim Bradley controversial decision over Manny Pacquioa in their 1st fight. But with the Magsayo vs Russell fight I didn’t have any inside information. I didn’t have any special scoop. I have just know judges are boxing fans also. And some fighters who’s styles are sort of monotonous get penalized after a certain amount of time. It doesn’t mean they were robbed. It doesn’t mean it’s a conspiracy against them. It’s just human nature to be more attracted to something new. Once an ageing standout fighter starts to have tough close fights look for the marketable, young stud who challenges them soon after to get a decision. Thus I use the TERM, the system of boxing.
Ali took some close calls vs Jimmy Young, Earnie Shavers and Ken Norton. So when the Gold Medalist Leon Spinks came calling, Ali no longer got the benefit of doubt. When Pernell Whitaker had some close calls vs Wilfredo Rivera, the young gun came lurking in Oscar De La Hoya and what happened, Oscar got the nod. You guys read my examples of Jermell Charlo and Erislandy Lara. I have another. Larry Holmes. Holmes got the benefit of doubt vs Tim Witherspoon and Carl Williams. So again Michael Spinks got the nod in close fights.
I literally could feel this fight. Magsayo started well and got the judges attention in the first 3 rounds, and I knew it was uphill for Russell. Russell got some good work in after he adjusted but I’m not sure if he got full credit. I don’t think it was a robbery and I thought both had cases for winning. But I have seen this scenario several times and the new blood usually gets it. That’s it. That’s all.
Hi Bread,
Hope you and your family are safe and well. Firstly, if I may, would just like to thank you for taking your time out to do this mailbag, it is much appreciated by us all. From a personal standpoint, I have always loved learning from the wisdom you share not just about boxing but about life, and it truly has helped me as a young man growing up in these troubled times, so I wanted to thank you for that and may God bless you and your family for all of your good work. Men with true morals, respect and values such as yourself are a dying breed so we appreciate you immensely.
For my question, I’m sure you have received it before but I was wondering how you would see a middleweight fight between Carlos Monzon and Marvellous Marvin Hagler going? I cannot separate the two so was wondering your thoughts on this clash of the titans.Thank you for your time.
Bread’s Response: Thank you. You know something. Historically Monzon and Hagler rank just about dead even. In terms of ATG status and in terms of ATG middleweight status. I actually did a list of the 10 best middleweights ever and I thought Monzon would be #3 behind Robinson and Greb. Then I did forensic research and Hagler got a slight edge with his pre title run which was insane and brutal. You’re talking about a head to head match up and what’s weird is most people pick Monzon.
Monzon was a very forceful fighter. Think Wlad Klitschko with a bad, sinister attitude and iron chin. I think Monzon peaked in the early 70s. See his fights with Nino Benvenuti. He had a hard jab that he PUT on you. Some fighters snapped their jabs. Well Monzon put his jab on you. His right hand was a sledge hammer. It was straight and hard and heavy. He didn’t look FAST but he was very DIRECT in his approach. For as great as Monzon was he wasn’t as dominant as Hagler. He had some close calls as champion where as Hagler didn’t up until the Ray Leonard fight. Emille Griffith and Rodrigo Valdes both held Monzon almost even. Both have some Hagler in their style.
I think Hagler peaked before he won the title. I think he peaked after he lost a decision to Willie Monroe. He came back to Philly the place of the lost and beat Cyclone Hart. After that he wouldn’t lose again for 11 years. From that fight up until the Duran fight I feel Hagler was at his APEX. His prime carried on but I’m talking APEX. The Hagler of the 70s, had really good feet. He was nimble and he fought on a good bounce and rhythm. Hagler also had a great jab. One of the best jabs in history. Hagler was murder on taller fighters because he threw hybrid jab/hook and it was a sledge hammer. He actually threw it in a Gazelle form and he had 75inch reach.
Monzon’s rear power hand is better than Hagler’s but that’s not how boxing works. The sum total of the parts are more important. I do know what two fighters similar to Hagler gave Monzon fits in Valdes and Griffith. And I do know that Hagler lost to Willie Monroe and Bobby Watts two fighters built like Monzon beat Hagler early in his career. He kod both once he hit his stride. My guess on this fight is Monzon would win the 1st fight. But I strongly believe Hagler would win the rematch. Marvin Hagler has a case for being the best rematch fighter in history. He’s 11-0-1 in rematches with 11 kos. That’s arguably the best rematch record in history. And in the only rematch he didn’t score a stoppage, he scored a 1st round stoppage in the trilogy fight vs Sugar Ray Seales. I don’t believe anyone beats Hagler 3x in a row. So they would have to fight a 3rd time and I would just flip a coin. Monzon is better than he looks and he’s also a brutal rematch fighter. He’s also undefeated in rematches. This is a fight between two mean spirited killers who could do it all. I think Hagler’s feet would trouble Monzon and Monzon’s physical approach would bother Hagler.
Hey Breadman!!I really enjoy your insights, it’s great to have some who is actively in the game give so much of himself to the fans. What do you think of William Zepeda? I found out about this fighter when I was in the boxrec vortex, was checking up on Hector Tanajara, and saw to my surprise that he got stopped his last time out. I hadn’t even heard of Zepeda. I looked up the fight on Youtube and oh my goodness, that is one hell of a technical pressure fighter, total buzzsaw. Personally, and I admit it’s easy to get over excited about a fighter first time seeing him, I’d have trouble picking anybody at 135 on even money to beat him.
My second thought on Zepeda, and this is also another question for you, was when is anybody going to fight this kid after what he just did to a very reputable Robert Garcia trained prospect? Having the fights we most want as fans actually happen is more the exception than the norm, how does the sport break out of this?
Thanks for reading!
Brennan, Vancouver BC
Bread’s Response: William Zepeda was very impressive when I saw him. He’s a serious volume puncher with a good punch selection. He seems big for the weight, he’s a southpaw and he’s a ko machine. I want to see more. I don’t want to anoint him too early but I want to see him vs the top guys. I think more people should be talking about him.I have no idea if anyone will fight him. This is era is different. But his team has to force fights. It’s just that simple. No one is going to seek him out in his current form.
You better tell your Philly boy Boots Ennis to leave Bud Crawford alone. He keeps calling Crawford out and he may get what he wants. Ennis is talented but he’s not ready for Crawford. That would be career suicide!
Bread’s Response: I’m not telling Jaron Ennis anything! Are you crazy? I am not involved in either of their careers. I just respect both Ennis and Crawford as fighters. Let me tell you something. Ennis is 24 years old. In every other era in the history of boxing by the age 24 most times we knew if a fighter was going to be great or not. The experts say that humans have evolved. So ask yourself, why do fighters move so slow in this era. It has nothing to do with no being ready. It’s the business module.
By the time Ray Leonard was 24 he had already defeated 2 HOF Wilfred Benitez and Roberto Duran.
By the time Duran was 24 he had already became lightweight champion and defended his title several times.
By the time Benitez was 24 he was a 3 division champion.
By the time Oscar was 24, he was already a 4 division champion.
By the time Mike Tyson was 24 he was already a HOF and ex undisputed champion.
By the time Evander Holyfield was 24 he was fighting HOF in 15 round fights.
By the time Floyd Mayweather was 24 he had defended his junior lightweight title 8 times.
This is absurd and ridiculous that 24 yrs old is thought to be too young in this era. In no other sport is it too young. At no other time in boxing was it too young. Now all of a sudden a 24 yr old killer like Boots Ennis is supposedly too young. You’re buying the BS. I’m not making a prediction. But make no mistake Jaron Ennis would be the best fighter Crawford has ever fought. Crawford will have to be on his A+ game to beat that kid and anyone who knows boxing knows it.
As far as Ennis wanting the fight. So what! He supposed to want to fight the best. What do you want him to do, sit on social media and call fighters out and not fight? Or better yet, quietly take the road of least resistance and never ask for a big tough fight. Because if he did that, I’m sure you would criticize him also. This is boxing. If Boots Ennis is not ready, let Bud Crawford show him he’s not ready. Because that’s the only thing that’s going to convince Ennis. An a$$ whooping from Crawford. Let’s see what happens. I don’t mind that fight one bit. If Crawford wins he’s an ATG. If Boots wins he’s a Super Star! I’m all for great fights!
Hey Bread,
Longtime reader, first time writer. Hugely disappointed that Roman Gonzalez will not have the opportunity (not that he should need it as he should be 2-0) to win the trilogy fight vs Estrada. However his fighting Martinez instead just further adds to his already impeccable legacy.
Gonzalez has only lost once legitimately (SSR icing him in the rematch – that wouldn’t have happened if Roman gets the decision first time around – again, I think he should have) & has consistently challenged himself, outside and above his natural weight class vs absolutely anybody that they line up for him. If only more fighters were like Roman Gonzalez, imagine how much more incredible this already terrific sport would be…I know that you are a huge fan; indulge us, give us your learned and educated take on the inimitable Chocolatito.PS loved your composite take on why Sugar Ray Robinson is the GOAT.
Best wishes,
Tom (Shropshire, England)
Bread’s Response: Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzales is one of the greatest fighters ever from 122lbs and under. I think he’s top 10 ever. I think he’s among the top 100 fighters ever. I think he has a strong case for being a top 5 fighter of the last decade or say 2010. Only Pacquiao and Mayweather are clearly better than him since 2010. Everyone else it’s arguable.
Choc is a top 5 fighter ever at 105lbs. He has a case for being the best ever at 108lbs. But I say he’s top 5 there also. He made his HBO debut at 112lbs and he was already past his apex although his performance against Brian Viloria was scintillating. As a lighter weight fighter, the opponents names are not as recognizable, but Choc simply fought the best available guys whenever he could. In a more FAIR world he would be undefeated because there would be no SSR rematch. You’re correct. Choc is a volume puncher but he’s heavy handed. His right hand is extremely sharp and heavy. Choc can box going forward, while keeping a high volume which is the hardest thing to do in boxing. His defense is smooth and subtle. He catches, parries and rolls. He’s not gun shy at all. Not even a little bit and that SSR KO was scary. Choc reminds me of mix of Julio Cesar Chavez and Orlando Canizales. For all of the people who had an issue of him being the #1 P4P fighter after Andre Ward was inactive and Floyd and Manny were retired should be ashamed of themselves. Choc deserved all of the praise and then some.
Out of the truly great smaller weight fighters I have seen. He’s among the best. I don’t know who’s better him or Ricardo Lopez. Choc rose higher in weight when he didn’t have to. I don’t know if Choc could beat great flyweights like Mark Johnson and Johnny Tapia but he may have had a better career overall because he’s smaller and his longevity may have outdid theirs. Nonito and Choc are close. Nonito is more dynanic but Choc is more consistent. Nonito has lost to lesser fighters. Only great fighters can beat Choc and he’s only lost once convincingly.
Choc should be a national treasure to Nicaragua. For all of the young fans who need APEX performances. Watch Choc vs Viloria, Niida and Yafai. I knew Choc was special when I watched him the GGG undercard in the early HBO days. I was a big GGG fan and I knew he was being criminally ducked. Watching Choc and GGG side by side my eyes told me Choc was the better and more skilled fighter. I love the term GUN. Choc and Nonito are the ultimate GUNS in this era.
Who do you think has the best defense in boxing today? And who would you say has the best defenses you have seen ever? Say top 10.
Bread’s Response: Some would call me crazy but I think Canelo is the best defensive fighter in boxing at the current moment. Canelo has every layer of defense. He can slip. He can block/parry. He can counter punch and he can use his feet. He also is an attacking fighter and he keeps his defense in tact, which is the hardest thing to do in boxing. Being a killer and being defensive.
So Canelo is #1. After that let’s say a top 5. Let’s go with Shakur Stevenson unreal feet. Jaron Ennis unreal reflexes. Loma great feet and reflexes. Oleksandr Usyk great feet and great hands up defense. Usyk keeps his hands up the entire fight.
All time: In no order top 10:
Pernell Whitaker
Floyd Mayweather
Willie Pep
Wilfred Benitez
Roberto Duran
James Toney
Niccolino Locche
Muhammad Ali: Yes I don’t care about the mistakes he made leaning his head back. In the 1960s you could barely touch him and if you did, he TOOK it.
Jack Johnson
Julio Cesar Chavez
I picked some great offensive fighters who kept their defense responsible while murdering you with their offense. It’s the most difficult thing in boxing to do.
Ssup Bread,1. Why have gazelle punches disappeared? I saw a lot of old timers use it successfully without getting countered or losing their balance. Sometimes to close the gap and get on the inside and sometimes just to hurt the opponent. Are they not taught in boxing gyms anymore?2. Shouldn’t bounce based footwork more tiring than step based? If you are constantly bouncing like Ali or Cruiserweight Holyfield, would it not be more draining and hence impractical?3. People say that to be a effective pressure fighter like Hank or Pryor, you need to have insane cardio. Needless to say, they also have shorter primes. If I were to play the devil’s advocate, I would say the pressure fighter is generally moving in a smaller circle than an outfighter and hence it should be a less energy intensive fighting style? Plus, an outfighter is moving more along with peppering the opponent with jabs to keep him at bay. Shouldn’t that be more energy intensive style?
Regards, Saurabh
Bread’s Response: 1. I don’t think they’re being taught as much. But I agree, they’re very effective if done right.
2. Bounce footwork is more tiring but it’s also faster and more upbeat than step footwork. So therefore you can score points faster with bounce footwork. So it evens it out in terms of efficiency.
3. No you’re wrong about this one. The pressure fighter’s style is harder on the energy capacity because you’re using more body parts. You’re only talking about one thing as far as the circles of moving. But what about the perpetual motion of their upper body to avoid punches? What about the their feet moving forward and tracking down the opponents? What about their hands and upperbody movement? Pressure fighters usually throw more punches. There is no style that is more physically demanding than that of the pressure fighter.
What up Breadman? Long time coming been off the scene with your mail bag. First thing that troubles me is the Devan Haney hate from fans and the media. Punch Drunk Boxing hit the nail on the head when he said Haney needs to buy real estate in Australia and chase Kambosos like “Let’s go champ” chased after Wlad. The “Dream” can’t catch a break and in my mind is one of the most skilled fighters in the game. At some point the fans have to demand that all the “Kings” at 135 fight. I now hear Tank wants Loma but why even play with our emotions like that potential fight of the year?
Last but not least I got Boots as my future GOAT if he is able to get his hands on these cats. He is a cross between Hearns and Jones Jr. The brother is the future and I think the whole 147 pound division is dodging smoke including the top two Kings. I think Boots stomps out Spence who would not be able to adjust to those natural skills. And trust me I know boxing as an older fan and fan of the Leonard and Duran eras. I was a Sweet Pea follower so trust me trust me on this. You can’t be the Boogie man if you also run from other Boogie men.
Michael”Expedite” Blount
Bread’s Response: I love Haney’s attitude. I don’t know if he’s the most skilled fighter just yet. But I think he has P4P top 10 potential. I also think that they need to fight him. I haven’t heard of one fight that Devin Haney has blown or not taken. That says a lot. They can say what they want about him but he wants to fight. That’s more than I can say for some of these young talented fighters who don’t even fight. They sit around and talk trash all day and never fight. I don’t think the WBC belt is cursed. That belt brings whoever has it lots of money and prestige.
Haney’s gets talked about for how he won it but that wasn’t his fault. He was the mandatory! I don’t believe Loma ducked him. Loma fought Lopez who was also with Top Rank in a unification. But Haney did what he was supposed to do. And that’s enforce his position. We have fighters who earn the mandatory and choose not to take it. And the media doesn’t say a word. Devin Haney enforced his position and he gets criticized. It’s ridiculous.
I hope Haney gets to prove his standing. I think he may be outgrowing 135lbs and 140lbs has the BOSS, Josh Taylor in it. Taylor is a tremendous fighter.
I am very high on Jaron Ennis. Historically the divisions between 147-160 are the most stacked simply because of the bell curve. There are more people that compete in those size ranges. So the world’s best welterweight and the world’s best middleweight are usually among the top 5 fighters on the planet. If you turn out to be a great fighter in those divisions, you’re really great. Ennis is the most talented fighter to come out of Philadelphia since Meldrick Taylor in 1984. That’s 38 years ago. Since that time my city has had over 10 world champions, Olympians and HOF ascend the ranks and Ennis is more talented than all of them. Now being the most talented and being the best are two different things. Bernard Hopkins has been the city’s best fighter since the late Joe Frazier. But Taylor has been the most talented until Ennis came along.
I think Ennis is a cross between Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson and Roy Jones Jr. Ennis whips his shots and he seems to be heavy handed. He has a great jab with both hands. He’s a brutal body puncher. He has a high volume. He’s a lights out finisher. And he’s a killer. He’s listed as 5’10 but I believe he’s 5’11 and he’s grown into the weight well. His arms are really long and he can fight at every range.
He doesn’t really have weaknesses but he does have tendencies that can be concerning. He’s so offensively talented that every once in the blue he can be clipped in between shots. His chin has shown to be good thus far but a brutal sharp shooter like say Terence Crawford may wait on that opening. Ennis also whips his body shots and they stray low sometimes. Other than that I see a future P4P great.
I don’t like using the term GOAT because too much goes into that and it’s not fair on Ennis. He hasn’t even fought a title fight yet. But I do think he has P4P #1 potential and 3 division title potential. I just hope he gets the shot before he starts to decline. It would be a shame if he got his shot past his peak. Anything can happen in boxing and he deserves his title shot now.
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