Memorial Day Sunday Boxing Prospect Spotlight: Diego Magdaleno, Super Featherweight
by Scott Christ on May 29, 2011 10:30 PM EDT
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Diego Magdaleno (19-0, 7 KO) is a 24-year-old Mexican-American fighter based in Las Vegas. The 5'6" southpaw has a powerful build and a 67" reach. A Top Rank prospect, Magdaleno is starting to get a TV push.
Pros
Magdaleno used to be criticized for lacking knockout power, or not finishing off opponents despite his intimidating physical build. But in his last four fights, Magdaleno has been demolishing opponents with power and precision. He also appears to have the body to move up at least two more divisions, so growing out of the 130-pound ranks probably won't be all that big of a deal. His ability to box smart also probably became a bit underrated while many focused on his supposed lack of power.
Cons
The cons for Magdaleno have fallen by the wayside. That's not to say he's a perfect prospect, but it will take better opposition than what he's faced to really get a read on his weaknesses. Right now, he can pretty easily physically overwhelm opponents, especially with his newfound aggression.
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vs Derrick Campos (2010-11-06) - Full Fight
vs Gilberto Sanchez Leon (2011-05-06) - Full Fight
Other Super Featherweight Prospects
Puerto Rico's Luis Cruz (18-0, 14 KO) had some difficulty getting by Martin Honorio in April, and many felt he would have lost the fight had it not been on his home turf. Aussie Will Tomlinson (17-0-1, 12 KO) has been picking up regional trinkets down under. 22-year-old Cleveland native Yaundale "Money Shot" Evans (14-0, 10 KO) recently went on the Roy Jones Jr tour bus to Russia, too. He's faced very light competition so far. Mexican prospect Dante Jardon (16-1, 14 KO) makes for excitement. UK southpaw Liam Walsh (11-0, 8 KO) is starting to make a name for himself, as he captured the Commonwealth title late last year.
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Color me impressed with Magdaleno. That first round knockout in the Campos fight was awesome. Wild with his hooks at time but accuracy+power+boxing skills+killer instinct=must watch tv, granted his chin is at least ok and he doesn’t wilt in front of strong opposition. Bobby and Oscar need to get their shit together, cos I want to see Magdaleno against Broner(Borener?). I think Mag eats him alive.
Oh yeah, before I forget, thanks for all these prospect reviews Scott, you brought a lot of guys I’ve never heard of to my attention.
by The Twillness on May 30, 2011 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
excellent work them, particularly with all the links to fights. I missed out over the weekend while they were all being posted, but will be good to catch up and see the prospects in action.
I’ve seen Liam Walsh, he’s a good fighter but I’m not jumping up and down about him yet.
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Broner's
really talented – I missed the last fight where he apparentlygot a gift (Ponce DeLeon?) but I liked him a lot before. He has a bit of growing up to do mentally, though, I think.
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Jesse M, the younger brother—still real early, but he’s real good. May be as good or better in time than his older brother. Both are great to watch. I forget when I saw them first, over a year ago, and was impressed with their fighting and with the level of general backup they get—expensive, trademark-look ring clothes, all the best of whatever. Someone seems to know what they’re doing with them.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
first thought was
THAT’s a super featherweight?!
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
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