Re: Elicier Castillo or Monte Barrett

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (VanCanSte) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> My guess is HBO took Barrett based on a greater level of consistency than
> Castillo. The latter is really hot and cold and can get lazy in the ring though
> i think he is still improving. 
> 
> Barrett i feel has declined slightly and he was slightly better in the late
> 90's when he was really regarded as an up and coming prospect instead of an
> also-ran. Monte has pretty good ring smarts and knows what to do in the
> ring..he just lacks any sort of power. That makes him non-threatening. 
> 
> Barrett should allow us to really measure where Mesi is in terms of ability
> unlike Williamson and Davis who have always been weak defensively. His role is
> really one of a  measuring stick...and in that sense he is better than
> Castillo. 
> VAN

I agree with this. I would say that while Catsillo is more of a threat
to Mesi, Barrett in some ways is a greater test -- Castillo was about
even with Clay-Bey when he took him out with a great shot. Barrett is
better defensively and more cautious, so is less likely to fold up
early.

The Arranger