By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Following his nearly disastrous five round stoppage of Alejandro Frias Saturday in Fresno, California, IBF #9 super featherweight Brock Jarvis (20-0, 18 KOs) will remain in the United States and appear on the Teofimo Lopez versus George Kambosos undercard in November.
Jarvis was nearly out on his feet against Frias (13-5-2, 6 KOs) but he survived Frias’ assault and won by referee’s stoppage a few rounds later.
“I’ve got a lot to work on and I’ll just keep working on it,” Jarvis told Fox Sports. “He caught me with some big shots but in times like that, you’ve got to dig deep and show what you’re made of. I hung in there and I kept working to get the win. I came here to win and win at all costs. A bit of adversity is not going to stop me.”
Great attitude young man. Now please start using your height and reach, use your jab and only stay in the pocket if you have to.
I am sure Top Rank will work overtime to find the appropriate cream puff for Jarvis, since he almost got KTFO by Frias in the 2nd round, and needed a little help from the ref to get the W / TKO win.
Jarvis is not an elite fighter.
Speaketh … FJB.
Fredrick J. Brandon III.
Geez! You’d think his team would want to give him a physical, emotional and above all a neurological break after that?!!
I agree with you, BoriMex.
Speaketh … FJB.
Fredrick J. Brandon III.
I have a great idea. Instead of taking on another fight, why not teach Jarvis basic defense, so he does not get owned like he did in his last fight.
Gee, I could have had a V-8.
Speaketh … FJB.
Fredrick J. Brandon III.
They probably want to get him back in as quick as possible so that he doesn’t have time to dwell on it and lose his confidence. They may want to put it behind him as soon as possible. That could be what they’re thinking.
Very exciting fight, but Brock Jarvis so far fights only in Australia and Bangkok, so the USA stage must have been big stage for him. Interesting to follow his career.
Jarvis fights very much like his countryman, Michael Katsidis. Very exciting, but unfortunately can very much shorten your boxing career.
Jarvis needs to consistently use his jab to set up his other punches. He has no need to get in the trenches and make himself vulnerable when he has clear advantages in height and reach. He can KO subpar opponents with an aggressive, inside style, but better fighters will not be overwhelmed, especially when he gives up his height and reach to slug away.
Jarvis has the potential to be a much better fighter, but he can’t get there using the style he has now. I hope to see some improvement in this upcoming fight in November.
When he punches to the body he is left wide open for hooks to the chin like what happened in his last fight. he needs to change it up or get done in 2!
I will not believe Lopez-Kambosos is actually happening until the bell rings, and the two trade their first punches…As far as Jarvis fighting on the undercard, too soon. BoriMex was very correct in saying he is in need of a neurological break