So, I keep reading all this blowup about Ivan Calderon, how he's supposed to be this great prodigy of boxing and whatnot. Of course, I want to get excited about this guy, so I look up some of his fights online. Waaaay disappointing. The first article I read described him as moving so fast the camera can't catch him, having super impressive head movement, and being uber-elusive. Well, watch for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ffwLmqOec
At about 6:20 he grabs around Cazares' legs and looks like he's trying for a takedown. Embarassing. As far as his *amazing* elusive skills, I guess I don't get it. To me it looks like his opponent is moving him around the ring like the hands of a clock.
Ivan Calderon vs. Nelson Dieppa part 1: (there are about 7 parts, and most of them look the same.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhJ8PFKoTM
I am still unimpressed. I mean, this guy is supposed to have a ridiculously large number of titles, and this fight is just plain boring to me. I think Dieppa has way better head movement. Plus Calderon's jab doesn't look exciting to me. And just in case you're thinking, "awww, that cute little boy is boxing. He's so young, and so talented for one so young." Think again. Dude is 33 years old. Seriously.
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