Celistino has really only learned how to do a damn thing with himself over the last four years or so. He was totally inept as a young kid.
Molitor, school Caballero? I can't see it. I can see the reverse being true though.
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Aren't you the one who often makes cases about it not just being who a guy's beaten, but how he's beaten them as well? I think Izz's resume's alright for not wanting to deal with a guy like Caballero, and his case was helped by the Lacierva performance. From what I've read Izz's management isn't high on him moving up either, so he should be having another Championship showdown where he's at.
But I do agree Clestino is probably the most deserving of a shot, regardless of who wants to deal with him or not.
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Im not sure whats special about Izzy's resume, quite frankly. Nor do I see his wins being in super impressive style. Down and almost out vs. Jhonny Gonzalez? KOed by Larios? Stopped vs Marquez? I give the guy credit. Im a huge Vasquez fan, but he is NOT removed from any of the crop @ 122, simply because he's beaten the best of the division below. Not by a long shot.
If you think struggling with Lacierva means anything, compare that with his shutout and slaughter of Ponce. His stoppage victory over Castillo. His murder of Somsak Sith. The guy is for real and ONE fight against a dirty **** can't change that.