Maccarinelli vs. Braithwaite Is Today

[emanuel_augustus]

This could be a real corker of a fight. Macca has real power, but is basically untested against top competition. Braithwaite has been inactive and is coming off those two tough loses in 2005, but he's still fairly young and looks to be in shape.

The key here is whether or not Braithwaite can withstand Macca's power, and I think, if Wayne can box and move he'll get chances to land his own power shots. And for Braithwaite, DO NOT turn southpaw. Whenver he does this he's wide open for right hands, a definite no no against a guy like Macca who relies on his huge right.

Macca should probably stop him in the middle rounds, but I'm pulling for Braithwaite to pull the upset and get himself back in the mix.

[0-1]

DO NOT turn southpaw.

I thought he was a southpaw naturally... Boxrec lists him as one... Is he or isn't he?

[Danny Ocean]

how big of a puncher is wayne b

[brooklyn1550]

im picking maccarinelli

[achillesthegreat]

I'm rooting for Enzo. It is a huge step up. His first real world class test.

[Amsterdam]

how big of a puncher is wayne b

Decent, with Mac's glass chin, well fine enough. If Braithwaite has anything left, he'll KO Mac, that's how bad Mac really is.

Mac can't deal with a jab well, he has a horrible jab, his defence is very leaky, his footwork is pissy, he's not an accurate puncher and from distance he can't do his best work.

Braithwaite has a good jab, he's very tough and he's reasonably accurate, problem being his defence is awful. So if he has anything left, he should win from the looks of it.

[hacim419]

No USTV right?

[nickthegreek]

:happy Enzo KO4

[LeedsLad]

Mac can't deal with a jab well, he has a horrible jab, his defence is very leaky, his footwork is pissy, he's not an accurate puncher and from distance he can't do his best work.

Pretty much sums up my view on Macca.

[Amsterdam]

Pretty much sums up my view on Macca.

Yes, he's not that good and Braithwaite has a lot more to work with....

However, he may very well be shot and that may be the reason why he was selected.

[sean]

enzo has a lot of defeciencies but what he doies have is size and huge power, and i think it will be enough and if braithwaite leaves openings enzo will land with full force and win by ko.

equally you can see a right hand temple shot turning enzo`s legs to mush

[LeedsLad]

Yes, he's not that good and Braithwaite has a lot more to work with....

However, he may very well be shot and that may be the reason why he was selected.

Yeh, i dont think Braithwaite will expose Macca, iv already got a bet on Macca stopping him in rounds 5-8 in an accumalator with M'Baye stopping Rees 9-12 and Arthur UD:good

[Amsterdam]

Yeh, i dont think Braithwaite will expose Macca, iv already got a bet on Macca stopping him in rounds 5-8 in an accumalator with M'Baye stopping Rees 9-12 and Arthur UD:good

Personally, I never bet on a guy with a glass chin, especially when the match is even up with a guy with a pretty good chin, bombs will land.

[*BOX_FAN*]

I pick Enzo by points.

[BigEars]

Personally, I never bet on a guy with a glass chin, especially when the match is even up with a guy with a pretty good chin, bombs will land.

Enzo's chin is poor but it's not quite glass . Hobson's an average hitter and he hit Enzo a fair bit and although he did shake him a few times he didn't drop him . Dominguez didn't drop him either despite landing plenty , hence Enzo's chin is not quite glass .

LeedsLad I can see Rees getting stopped much quicker so unfortunately I think you're going to lose that bet .

I reckon Enzo will win tonight , knocking out Braithwaite late .

[Zakman]

Decent, with Mac's glass chin, well fine enough. If Braithwaite has anything left, he'll KO Mac, that's how bad Mac really is.

Exactly. "Big Truck" may expose yet another of these china-chinned hype jobs in this fight. If does have anything left, expect Maccarinelli to hit the canvas early.....and often. :nod

[emanuel_augustus]

I thought he was a southpaw naturally... Boxrec lists him as one... Is he or isn't he?

He switches back and forth, but imo fights better from the orthodox stance. When he's lefty he's too squared up, sacrifices power in the right hand, and is open to rights.

how big of a puncher is wayne b

He's a big puncher, had a 15 fight ko streak at one point, but it's more thudding power rather than sharpness. The only guys he couldn't take out were top level fighters Mormeck and Jones.

[Ding]

He switches back and forth, but imo fights better from the orthodox stance. When he's lefty he's too squared up, sacrifices power in the right hand, and is open to rights.



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[BigEars]

He switches back and forth, but imo fights better from the orthodox stance. When he's lefty he's too squared up, sacrifices power in the right hand, and is open to rights.



:thumbsup

What are you're opinions on this one Ding ?

[jc]

Finally Enzo is stepping into REAL World class, although he is a World champ he hasnt really fought anyone of note. i think Big Macc vs Big Truck is a 50-50 fight, Braithwaite has more than enough power to hit and hurt Enzo, and has fought and beat guys at this level before when he was WBC champ.

There is still a huge question mark over Macca. I think he does have talent though and I do beleive he has real power so im siding towards him retaining. but wouldnt surprised if braithwaite hit Enzo cleaned and KOd him.

[LeedsLad]

LeedsLad I can see Rees getting stopped much quicker so unfortunately I think you're going to lose that bet .

I reckon Enzo will win tonight , knocking out Braithwaite late .

I was thinking about taking M'Baye in 5-8 but i went with 9-12. I think Rees will be pretty resiliant, and abit like Nicky Cook will be beating easily and knocked down a few times before being stopped late. Im most confident of an Arthur UD, the other 2 could do anything lol.

[emanuel_augustus]

Some of you guys are underestimating Enzo. He's really a pretty fighter, just hasn't been tested. He's got range and power, good hand speed, his footwork is a bit shaky, but that can be overcome.

This is a real test and a pick em' type fight.

Surely ****** is banking on Braithwaite being shot, and they probably looked at the Mormeck and Jones tapes and saw his vulnerability to the right hand. We'll see soon enough if this was good matchmaking for Enzo.

[emanuel_augustus]

pretty good, not pretty.

[SevenSamurai]

Braithwaite WUD12. I have only seen Braithwaite fight once or twice, but I have seen the crude Enzo many times. I do not think Enzo belongs in this class, and I think that is Braithwaite has anything left and is in good condition then he should win this easily in a decision.

[Steve Fox]

Enzo has proved himself at mediocre domestic level and at world punch-bag level, but stepping up to international passed-their-best-class at this point in his career could be a step too far...Seriously though, I'm looking forward to this one, but I'm not picking a winner.

[Axe]

This should be a very good fight, Enzo has improved by leaps and bounds over the last year. Training with Calzaghe's father and sparring with Joe has done wonders for him. His jab has always been very good, and he uses his size well for such a big man. Macca is probably the biggest hitter at 200 lbs, and that's really saying a lot.

Tonight's fight could go either way, Braithwaite is a former world champion and still in his prime, but I'm picking Macca by brutal KO.

[BOGART]

Braithwaite just seems to be a notch above Maccarinelli. He is also much more battle tested. Like to be able to see this one, looks like a very fun fight. Gotta go with Braithwaite in this one.

[emanuel_augustus]

Any of our British friends do a round-by-round?