The real 'Chinese Ivan Drago'

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Boxing's next big thing has arrived, and his name is Taishan Dong. The Chinese fighter is 7'0" and has two wins from two knockouts since making his boxing debut in July.

A former kickboxer, "The Great Wall" has been training in the U.S. with a focus on taking over the heavyweight division. His intimidating size and strength are reminiscent of Ivan Drago.

Watch Dong prepare for his next match on Feb. 27 against Roy McCrary.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...inese-7-footer-ready-to-dominate-boxing-world

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Looking him up on YT seems like he is going to get picked apart by anyone with decent foot speed. His body is going to get pounded like a drum

edit: I imagine he would find more success in MMA

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Looking him up on YT seems like he is going to get picked apart by anyone with decent foot speed. His body is going to get pounded like a drum

edit: I imagine he would find more success in MMA

From what I can tell, he's pretty raw at the sport as far as competing goes, so going to MMA over boxing at this point would be ideal rather than waiting to see a boxing career falter out.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I think MMA or K-1 would be his best bet. His hand speed didn't look that great and he doesn't look like he knows how to set up his punches that well. They say his background is muay thai, which makes sense.

He should stick to kickboxing and study tapes of Sammy Schilt. 6'11 and one of the best kickboxers in the world, but doesn't move like an exceptional athlete. Just learn to work tight and come behind a big strong jab that hits you like a bull



I just think HW boxers have too much foot and hand speed for this guy. The fight I watched was against a complete hack who punched himself out and Dong still didn't outclass him

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Found a vid of him kickboxing



seems a lot more comfortable