Quote (theduds07 @ Jul 28 2014 12:34pm)
in a boxing match i think silva would absolutely destroy diaz. Not that either would actually be good at boxing.
plenty of the beginning on silva's KOs start with his hands, they end TKO on the mat but that has no bearing in a boxing fight since once someone goes down you cant continue hitting obviously
idk it seems like people are underrating nicks hands. he certainly doesnt look as smooth as silva (a prime silva) but he punishes people.
condit was afraid to strike with him, and many people consider him a good striker.
nicks combination of cardio skill and toughness is a problem for guys, i think someone like silva will have to run and win on points like condit or hope for an early ko.
we all know silva wont go for a takedown, and that wouldnt be a good place for him even if he wanted to, so this fight would very likely come down to nicks striking style vs andersons.
if things go nicks way, silva will be beat up and gassed by round 3, and that ko power wont be an issue.