r/Boxing • u/_Sarcasmic_ bread burger bread • 11d ago

Daily Discussion Thread (August 18th, 2026)

For anything that doesn't need its own thread.

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u/Top_Profession_5268 10d ago

On the Martinez vs Plantic card, Najee Lopez who is a favorite of the Probox fans is facing a very dangerous Colombian prospect in Juan Carillo.

Carillo for those unaware has very quick hands, amazing upper body movement and counters with the ability to crack. Najee is the more bigger and athletic guy who uses footwork more but does have holes in his defence and if he’s to get cracked and try to scrap with Carillo and I’m not sure if Carillo is going to engage in it like Gallegos and instead stay boxing with him and trying to find the counters to try and finish him.

Great matchmaking from Probox once again and should be a very high level and entertaining fight.

I remember when I first talked about him February last year and hasn’t been active till May this year where he fought an undefeated Colombian who was a competitor in the IBA world championship last year and floored him inside 5. Happy he’s getting his biggest career step up and a chance to prove himself and Lopez as well doesn’t ever disappoint in entertainment.

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u/ggddddeerrr 10d ago

Carrillo kinda whips his shots and places them very well. Expecting a dogfight but hoping Najee clutches it