Ball vs. Figueroa, this Saturday

There's only so much "athleticism" you can squeeze out of a 5'2" guy.

 

He’s Built Just Like a GYMNAST Though, Who Are Among THE Most Explosive/Athletic Sportsmen Out There.

The Fact There Wasn’t an APPRECIABLE Difference btwn Ball and Figueroa is What Stood Out to REED the Most…




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He showed a bit of explosiveness early on.

I think midgets have to work very very hard and burn a lot of gas.

Simon Biles is out there for a few minutes, max.

One thing that struck me was the absence of a good jab by Hall.

You need to step in behind that shit like Tyson used to.

 

When ball landed that clean upper in the 1st and figueroa didn't even flinch, it must have been disheartening.

 

Ball Definitely Had a WORRIED Look On His Face Before Round 12...



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Figueroa's Size Kept Ball in a State of UNEASE, Not Unlike Tim Tszyu vs Fundora...



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Every thing being equal. The guy with the longer arms will pretty much always win (theres been a few statistical done, ans ots pretty much the most important variable).

And if boxing was a real sport, Ball corner would get suspended and fined for their temper tantrum after the fight

 

Did you see Ball utterly dominate Rey Vargas? Figueroa didn't even use his height.

 

Its not the only factor of course, but i was surprised how strong it was in statistical analyses. So its not surprising that a midget likes Ball, whos always have a big reach disadvantage, and is not an exceptional talent (a la qawi or tyson), didnt have a long time at the top.

And Figueroa didnt use his wingspan advantage? Thats a weird statement considering that the punch that led to Ball demise came at the moment small ass Ball overextended on his left hook.