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Message: [QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 3872126, member: 516"] I thought this was Haney’s best career performance for the first 8 rds against a capable 135 lb gatekeeper (Linares). Didn’t run, stayed midrange, exchanged and controlled the action with speed. Then Devin slowed, Linares finally timed him and dented the chin. Give Haney credit for surviving and winning the fight. Older world class vets (like Linares) aren’t looking to dominate a fight with style and volume at this stage of their careers. They are waiting for their chance to end it with the right punch or series of punches. Donaire did it to Oubaali last night at Batamweight. Linares just missed with Haney. Hopefully the lesson Devin learned is that you gotta set down on your shots and get rid of guys like Jorge (or at least break them down while out pointing them). I like Haney’s skills, but believe he lacks the fight changing power that guys like Teo, Tank and even Garcia possess. You’re right - the vulnerabiilties displayed (chin and pega) might make Devin seem a “more marketable/less risky” opponent for the other youngsters. Guess we’ll see... I laughed at the “he‘s not cutting because he’s in shape” comment during the fight. I thought he was referring to the old boxing adage about fighters being more susceptible to cuts when they “dry out” significantly to make weight. I don’t know - some guys are bleeders (Vito Antuofermo and Sean O’Grady seemed to start leaking during pre-fight introductions), some aren’t. I don’t remember Linares having significant cut problems in past fights. And Haney was landing many “arm punches”(rather than committing and stepping thru them). I remember that Butler/Grant sucker punch (after the decision). Thought he did time for it if memory serves. I recall that Mayweather kinda sucker punched Victor Ortiz (different - during the fight, after a break) as well a few years back and dropped him like a stone. It’s the punch you don’t see or expect that get’s ya... [/QUOTE]

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