Daniel Zepeda vs Bo Bassett | 2023 Who's Number One

[@JG-re2bb]

Both wrestlers have crazy skills. Zepeda did seem to have the upper hand in terms of size and strength. However, I admire Bo for wrestling up and for challenging himself. I love the way he wrestles and goes after it.

[@TstanDa-Man]

I’m 44 and have gotten back into watching wrestling mostly college but these young kids are fun. If anyone can recommend some up and comers to watch much appreciated

[@thomasm1670]

@@TstanDa-ManBo Bassett is one of the most popular high schoolers right now

[@TstanDa-Man]

@@thomasm1670 yah I know who he is… He’s 17 and only a sophomore 😂 he’s the Dayton Fix of high school

[@jakobfolmar6604]

@@TstanDa-Man pj duke is fun to watch. Jax forest is another.

[@1890Orsy]

Marcus Blaze!!!

[@99theohiostate]

I like Bassett's sportsmanship when he congratulated Zepeda after the match ended.

[@777Skeptic]

(SPOILER, DO NOT READ UNTIL YOU SEE BASSET VS ZEPEDA 2) . . . . . . . Zepeda did not give Bassett any props after losing their rematch. Not even a pat or a "gg" during the mandatory handshake and didn't even acknowledge him.

[@whitetigergaming7648]

Are people still yelling 2!!!!! For a takedown😂😂 I Lowkey hope that never goes away even though it’s 3 now

[@normanhuntley5747]

Saw refs holding up 2 in a few matches,going to take some time to adjust!

[@ratfood2496]

@@normanhuntley5747 some tables even put 2 then couple seconds later fix it and go to 3 haha

[@timlamb1156]

I was at a college dual yelling 2 lol, felt dumb but it’s ingrained

[@Michael-ii9fs]

@@timlamb1156 Anybody immediately yelling 3 was probably new.

[@tableleg704]

3 point for a takedown has watered the sport down. No finishers left

[@JackMurphy-eq1zj]

That first scramble was something else. Wow

[@terryklender4209]

Bo needs a little more horsepower to wrestle that weight

[@Ur2ez4me81]

He’s got it now believe me…

[@guestb6319]

​@@Ur2ez4me81right If this match happens again 9 times out of 10 basset takes it

[@Michael-ii9fs]

@@guestb6319 Well, now that could be true. That same day, where he was at in terms of growth/maturity...probably not. Zepeda was a bit too much of a hoss for him there.

[@bradthenutritionist]

im not sure how i feel on the new scoring system. if a person gets taken down to their back its potentially 7 points? a reversal is still only 2? the margin is way to large for a comeback. it looked like bo was more technical and a better wrestler but zeppeda was much larger. Idk if bo should be at 138

[@julianmcmahon5190]

That’s what I was thinking he should stay down he’s a dawg fs but definitely some weight bullies in 38

[@takarahowell8183]

Yea he looks a lot heavier than Bo he should be at 26 or 20

[@ajgokrazy1593]

completely agree

[@billh3998]

yeah you have to get takedowns to win a match now, cant win on escapes at top stalling that never gets called

[@PeterZith-se8sx]

Yeah definitely a matter of weight. I didn't see Zepeda do much offensively.

[@mikeyandsky2042]

People saying Bo is finished cus of this one loss are idiotic. People lose sometimes. The guy is still undeniably good and knows what he's doing. All the shit talking about "there goes that Rudis sponsorship" is uncalled for and unsportsmanlike.

[@jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459]

I don't think anyone's saying that. If they are then they're retarded, Bo just took a cool challenge of wrestling up a class.

[@michaelwalsh8339]

Bo is in a class of his own,its hard wrestling up all that weight the kid is noticeably so much bigger and bo still was right there with him till the end...

[@michaelwalsh8339]

No bo definitely bounced back since this loss absolutely dominated elite 8 and super 32 bassett a beast,138 was just to big a jump for him in weight zepeda looks like he 20 lbs heavier then bo...

[@joeyrosenberger8609]

Thought this kid didn't lose? Thought he beats all the college kids?

[@CoryleslieLeslie]

He wrestled up.. hardly finished the kid just started and is fun to watch.. his tank is incredible I can't wait to see where his career goes

[@maxorozco3314]

My guy Zepeda just broke him at the end. Blew it out then pinned him. That young man is a BEAST!!!!

[@Ur2ez4me81]

He didn’t break him just caught him. It happens to the best of us 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rouxypouxy9245]

He's way bigger and older than bo, now check bo he's future champ

[@jalensantiago21]

Definitely broke him lol

[@thesoccertrotter1]

Bo was definitely up a weight class

[@AWCTB]

All the Bo fanboys making excuses for him when he loses. Excuses are for wimps.

[@heist1103]

Bo isn't the one making them so who cares, he'll be back@@AWCTB

[@heartless5668]

daniel was lol he won state at 26 or 32

[@amateurwrestlingrules4252]

LOL Bo went from 113 looking like 12 years old to 138 with hair under his arms in like 6-7 months LOL GMAB. His pace wins him a lot of matches he'd lose.

[@Michael-ii9fs]

@@AWCTB That's definitely a loser thing to say, and cowardly online. Wrestling up a weight class against one of the nation's best at that weight class is a serious challenge. And as was stated, Bo isn't making the excuses, genius.

[@bubbaluvv]

Zepada looked huge compared to Bo

[@Marcnshae2011]

Way bigger! Bo was still putting it on him, but the size difference was obvious.

[@krueger367]

Lol

[@toohotfortvskeemytv5204]

Excuses are for wusses

[@rmprmp2813]

⁠​⁠@@Marcnshae2011😂😂😂 Bo was putting on him??? Come on man, give credit when it’s due. Zepeda dominated him! It wasn’t close.

[@Zdog122]

Yep, I think Bo can still be a 126 pounder.

[@scottmallett1306]

Kid in the orange is at least one weight class up, if not two. Size difference was like watching a welterweight fight a lightweight in UFC.

[@TheHydro.]

Thats wrestling. Dont wrestle at that weight then. He knows what he got himself into. Stop trying to make excuses

[@priority7773]

​@@TheHydro. He stated the obvious. Did you assume he was making excuses bc I didn't read him making excuses lol

[@TheHydro.]

@@priority7773 its quite obvious he is. As someone who wrestled up until college, its clearly discrediting Zepeda. I’m sure if Bo won he wouldn’t be stating “watching a welterweight fight a lightweight”

[@qhimicoasesino2989]

Now, that was an awesome match🎉

[@rng_x3william178]

Honestly one my favorite matches I’ve watched

[@laydenyump3619]

Bro, I LOVED this match. I do believe that Bo needs to cut down. He’s not at the strength level for 138

[@Nicr22]

frl. 126 or 132 would be good

[@derekgill5953]

How old is he? I'd just keep growing into 38

[@chase86903]

Nah Bo was just wrestling up for the challenge. Usually he wrestlers 126/132

[@K0nc3pt10n]

@@chase86903 He doesn't usually wrestle at 126/132. In 2022 he pretty much wrestled 113 all season. This year he wrestles some at 120 and 126. I could be wrong, but I don't believe I've ever seen him wrestle at 132. Anyway, he's definitely in a growth spurt and it'll be interesting to see where he ends up at.

[@Christian-xc5pv]

guys hes super young, he will have another growth spurt before college.

[@luiscruz5556]

bro zepeda just let it rip in the 3rd, what a fantastic display of wrestling by both athletes. very interested in seeing this ran back now

[@shade8174]

I have to say that was an excellently performed cutback at 1:17 and looked safer than any ive ever seen but it looks like it should still be called. Last time i checked the cutback was illegal for very good reason.

[@TylerJayWalker]

it was so freaking slick and looked safe but you're 100% correct. I was sad to research it and find out it was insanely injury-prone before it was banned.

[@thesouthshoreanglerfishing]

I hurt a lot of guys with the cut back in the late 90s early 2000s….the moment we would hit the mat you would hear “ughhhhhh”…it was legal back then when using the hand to scoop out the leg from behind the knee…

[@AnthonyAtkins43952]

When I saw that I too thought it was well executed, but when I saw your comment, I thought to myself, "I don't believe that is illegal!", I teach my youth wrestlers a version of that, we call it either a kickback tilt or the broomstick, but like I said a variation of that move. I attempted to quickly find the NFHS rule book but the ones I found didn't mention it. What I did find was some commentary on why it's illegal; I guess using your leg to kickout the leg of your opponent in that fashion is what makes it illegal. The way I was taught in high school (way back in the mid 90's) and the way I teach our youth wrestlers is to hop back to block the leg with your hand. And I believe that's where the distinction is. I wonder why the refs didn't call the illegal move?

[@danieldares2578]

Not illegal from bottom I think

[@davidhurrelbrink6754]

@@AnthonyAtkins43952 it sounds like you’re describing the setup to a Jonesy tilt

[@Lancentcx]

Great wrestling. Zepeda saved more in the tank and Bo looked like he burned up too much energy from being overhyped at the beginning. Zepeda looks a bit heavier than Bo.

[@MrJeremytaz]

Bo looks smaller I’d say he more around 130ish not 138! And that makes a world of difference in wrestling!

[@toohotfortvskeemytv5204]

If ur the man ur the man

[@TheHydro.]

He shouldve cut then lol his issue. He knows every weight class people cut down tremendously

[@Lykitysplit]

Wow both young men are beasts

[@chrisnl7354]

These 2 will meet again in college two beast

[@domingosanchez6219]

How would Aaron Pico do against either one ?

[@darthdump5440]

This zepeda guy was at the Louisiana classic. Was highly unsportsmanlike and got booed to high hell in the final.

[@Deeskiii762]

Why spoil it in the title?, but thanks for the footage nonetheless.

[@matthewlee8618]

Bo is amazing wow

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Bo will get vengeance, mark my words…

[@maniacalant8112]

I went to his clinic in FL he doesn’t look like the size for 138 he said he doesn’t cut unless for big tournaments like super 32 and trials and that he was floating around 135

[@floridafan561]

Who are you talking about? You keep saying “he.” Who is he……….

[@viplow9492]

@@floridafan561Bo

[@RYAN_4_]

@@floridafan561It’s pretty obvious he’s referring to Bo.

[@TheHydro.]

Well he definitely should have cut for this match then. He knew what he was getting himself into

[@bryceallison4028]

Getting tech pinned at wno is crazy

[@brandongroth4569]

Well it is smart on Bassetts part to take the pin. It is an off-season match. You never put yourself in a position that you could get hurt once you know your done.

[@dillonmackay683]

@@brandongroth4569I’m pretty sure bros banned from wrestling for state titles in PA so everything’s off season for him

[@ultimategamer4010]

@@dillonmackay683he is?? Why???

[@dillonmackay683]

@@ultimategamer4010 team got caught recruiting ppl from across the US or summ but they’re a public school so it isn’t allowed, so they got like a 3 year post-season ban, as well as the rest of the sports teams at McCort

[@jacobgillison2746]

@@dillonmackay683yea this is true

[@ThatMexicanBrian]

125 up to 138....pretty big weight jump.

[@TheHydro.]

Puberty hit for him. Nontheless he chose to wrestle at that weight class.

[@ilittle2454]

Bo looked like a baby compared to Daniel. Bo prolly weighs like 130 walk around, Daniel prolly walking around at like 155 160

[@DevoWevo27]

The best thing about this video was the sportsmanship Bo had after the match. Yeah he lost, but he took it like a young man that will bounce back next time around💪🏼

[@grahamallen104]

That was a 160lb kid v a 140lb kid. Great match, basset is gonna be similar to David Taylor.

[@krueger367]

Zepeda a 140 kid as well. Lol

[@orlandolastname8868]

Excuses are for cowards.

[@PJP1112]

@krueger367 the difference is Bassett isnt a fullsized 138. He could probably make 126 if he tried. Cant say the same for Zepeda. Wrestle this match again in 6 months and Bassett wins handily.

[@krueger367]

@@PJP1112 ok.

[@heartless5668]

@@PJP1112not at all zepeda was going to tech him are you being serious?

[@eyesowasbanned]

Here after Bo beat him in the rematch

[@garrettnichols7636]

That was an insane next generation scrapping!

[@rmprmp2813]

Why is everyone talking about Bo, who is a really good wrestler, and not talking about Zepeda, who is a great wrestler!

[@bloontewn3291]

Both are great

[@rrt5000]

Because Bo is younger and wrestled up a weight class.

[@michaelwalsh8339]

Cus bo is the better wrestler brighter future..he has to be least 20 lb lighter then dude n younger n still smwas right there with him,bo has a bright future...zapeda will be decent to but he be up in weight in college wrestling the likes of ferrari n ppl like that he won't win

[@krueger367]

Some salty hating mfs.

[@Sauce_zepeda]

@@michaelwalsh8339 ??

[@christopherwarren7467]

Bo will be alright. He has the skill and technique, that will help more than power and muscle with age. Power and muscle are king in high school, college not so much

[@raulgarcia9682]

WOW. Great wrestling.

[@victorpistone1073]

Zepeda is a superior athlete. Very important at the high levels where everybody knows how to wrestle.

[@archerbaca1572]

hes just a lot bigger bo is the better wreslter

[@victorpistone1073]

@@archerbaca1572 But, at the high levels where they are all good wrestlers the strength and athleticism makes the match.

[@archerbaca1572]

@@victorpistone1073 true but they arent at that level yet

[@victorpistone1073]

@@archerbaca1572 if you're in the Beast of the East final or Fargo final. You know every position. Which aren't that many. I watch these tourney and never see anything new as far as technique or defenses.

[@victorpistone1073]

@@archerbaca1572 Watch NCAA finals and HS nationals, the moves are all the same. It's the strength and athleticism difference.

[@chuckbarber8792]

Wow. No doubt about that!

[@chuckerroo5977]

Bassett going to whoop him up in their next match.

[@michaelwalsh8339]

Thats a fact,now bo teching people that beat zepeda down bo is ready for 138 now

[@triplec6011]

U were right

[@yyyy2232]

@@triplec6011 lol

[@Patricktheluchador]

This aged well

[@joshbryant7363]

Honestly, I haven’t seen Bo beat too many time…he was outmatched by every measure there. 😳

[@FormulaFocus-t4s]

That sized difference is insane dawg…

[@TheHydro.]

lol thats wrestling its not that crazy. Just be happy someone took the throne lol

[@CatoriWatson-z5u]

i love how bo bassett carries himself 👏🏾

[@jamarkusgriggs2307]

He’s gotta learn how to ride and not cut everybody. That hurt him

[@leach119]

a kid who can keep a zero first period, ride and escape wins every time. bassett is VERY one dimensional. bo will struggle in college with leg wrestlers, tilts and rinding time.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@leach119What are you talking about the kid is a tilt machine. Have you seen how many techs he has this season? 🤦

[@BU1BrownBear]

Daniel surgical on the re attack off of Bo’s fakes. The difference in the match. Attrition of the highest.

[@RogerPack]

Wow HS matches seem crazy fast.

[@JR-tx8mi]

CALIFORNIA SON 🔥

[@coachjody1971]

Yea not a fan of either wrestler ref needs to learn to call stalemate in college there would have been lot more stalemates but bo young not sure what grade zepada is definitely two studs go match next time they wrestle bo needs to attack the legs he counter tbe shots it didn't work out to well can't wait to see them wrestle again both gonna be stars in college

[@chasingthecharles]

Great wrestling

[@AlwaysAlpha88]

Everyone even the best in the world lose, Bo will be just fine!

[@aaronreeder5753]

Bo did amazing. Just got overpowered and tired out by third round. Amazing performance.

[@jlo7770]

I dont care what anyone says watching lighter weight wrestlers is SOOOOO much better than guys hugging for 6 minutes

[@squeezekicks9491]

Cali baby

[@fabianjaramillo348]

Can someone explain what that 3 point takedown once I’ve never seen that before

[@pigompigom7965]

They're wrestling under NCAA rules and the NCAA just changed the ruleset to 3pt takedowns just recently. This is one of the first tournaments under the new rule.

[@adammesheia]

Excited to see this math again tomorrow now that Basset is bigger. Anybody could still win but is say 60% to 40% for basset

[@steinervision7643]

Bo is a good wrestler, but he needs to build muscle! He should go on a weight lifting program to build strength!!

[@Dudndbdjdn]

He's literally the best hs wrestler I'm his weight class and ur just some mf on the internet

[@TheFlexecutives]

Stop discrediting Daniel Zepeda

[@rmprmp2813]

Exactly!!! Everyone here is still D riding a kid, who is a good wrestler, that just got tech pinned! Everyone should be talking about Zepeda!

[@Yopierre_]

@@rmprmp2813when he first faced Knox he was undersized and lost. When he grows into the weight I think it’ll be the same here

[@TheFlexecutives]

@@Yopierre_ Daniel Zepeda has been beating guys as good or better than Bo. Give my man his credit

[@Yopierre_]

@@TheFlexecutives I’m not denying that I’m just saying

[@PJNSPP]

​@TheFlexecutives who did he beat that was better than Bo Basset?

[@CatoriWatson-z5u]

1:18 Holy poop 🫣

[@russskidmore6893]

One guy looked like 10-12% bigger ... but not his fault.

[@cbrend22]

Ramos is Overrated. He BARELY made it through a weak NCAA draw and gained his whole rep on beating a compromised Lee. Lee was a complete shell of himself after the first period of his QF match. He wont admit it( good for him) but he wasn't right, by a long stretch. Credit to Ramos for catching him in the last seconds, but his entire rep is based on a match that wasn't what we thought ( bet the HOUSE). He's lost 7 times in the last year, including to a HS kid. Nah, bruh is solid, but #5 or 6 at best

[@kc696969]

I don't like Zepida, but he won. Basset seemed a little off his game. Good match.

[@Sauce_zepeda]

*zepeda

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@Sauce_zepedaRematch between you & Bo gonna happen or what? 🔥

[@antisocialmikkey2324]

I was soooo confused when the take down was 3 points

[@carlosperez4417]

That kid is a beast!! When my son beat him, it was the highlight of his year!

[@Zdog122]

Anyone want to bet on the rematch? Bassett is going to win.

[@miguelgomez8051]

My little brothers teammate might wrestle him in this year’s state tournament. He’s gotta wrestle Paul Kelly from Poway first

[@charleskeys8836]

You shouldn't mention the results of the match it takes away the excitement of not knowing what's going to happen

[@chrisbutterworth8457]

Don’t give away the conclusion in the thumbnail, terrible common sense @flowrestling

[@duck4484]

ikr im so fucking pissed

[@countcrotchula44]

The results were already out. I'm sure they figured people saw them.

[@dieselpowered2150]

Wasn’t there anybody better than that Bassett kid to wrestle Zepeda.. Bassett phoned in once he was down by a bunch lay down for that pin…. Expect to see more of a fight Out of an ‘elite’ Wrestler

[@charlesoboyle4787]

Zepeda is noticeably bigger-Bassett is no 138 lb-good big man vs good little man.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Bro he’s like 50 & 0 going into states with like 30 of those matches being technical falls smh he’s big enough for 139 🤦

[@senecaknowsbest8380]

2:46 defensive pin.

[@mrjonedward1]

Bo is not a 138. He cannot beat Jax at his real weight 126

[@michaelwalsh8339]

I think bo and jax would be a great match and bo been wrestling great at 132 but if I had to choose id say jax win best 2 out of 3

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Huh bro he’s literally wrestling that weight this year & even though it’s a good match he can beat Jax.

[@bopeep3502]

Bo is too small for 138

[@brendan638]

Right?! I feel like he was just at 106 not too long ago.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@brendan638Yeah he’s like 50 something & 0 going into states lol & is a contender for high school hodge trophy but yeah his opponents are killing him 😂 You guys really have no idea what you are talking about 🤦

[@chrisw4192]

Bo will get him one day he’s got a gas tank for days!!

[@vincestout]

You should’ve got that thing done at the end of the first.

[@eaglesLB2]

One kid is old and heavier, the other kid is a baby and lighter. I’m sorry but Bo is a F’ing stud

[@PhilIsaak]

The guy in orange looks 20 pounds heavier and is obviously way stronger

[@AlexZ710]

All about the Zepeda clan

[@benhallo1553]

Crazy how high level these kids are fuck

[@charlichamberlain8831]

Zepeda was huge compared to bo,bo been at that weight for a bit now should be total diffrent match next time...

[@joeyrosenberger8609]

If bassett has gotten any stronger, hes going to be a huge problem

[@CalebDiT]

Good match. Hopefully it knocks some of that "Tough guys are mad" attitude out of Bassett.

[@skylar7033]

Bo has never been like that. He has one of the most positive mindsets in wrestling.

[@michaelwalsh8339]

Where you ppl get your info from,bo is great for wrestling he is a good person for young wrestlers to look up to...bo wrestled up all that weight n still was right there with zapeda bo id a animal...

[@michellejohnson8897]

Bo is the humblest kid in wrestling right now, far better role model than anyone in ncaa!

[@hey12358y]

Basset got all the skill in the world, but needs some beef on him

[@clodhopper5892]

He's got skills. Excessive use of head snatch over and over? Work on setting up shots. Zepeda ate it up. Turned head snatches into points.

[@Peacedjc77]

Didnt realize the size of Zepada.

[@keithharkness4966]

Daniel’s walk out song?

[@joeyrosenberger8609]

Zepeds looks strong, thats it, bassett seemed to have th skill

[@hamzahuq1149]

1:17 I thought scissor sweeps were illegal

[@Hunter.Hawkins]

They use collegiate rules at this event.

[@michaeld9682]

Basset eating some humble pie. He is not ready for this weight

[@valiantthor-]

Adam Saitiev won the Olympics giving up 15 pounds. The best will always find a way to win.

[@SkinnyAiden]

Crazy bo is a sophomore and made it here

[@wyattbassett8930]

good match but zepeda looked way heavier than bo

[@RichOffSwipes]

Hello illegal cut back? Where’s the ref? it’s not free style

[@samuelaponte1900]

You can do a cut back in folk style

[@RichOffSwipes]

@@samuelaponte1900 unless rules changed, no you can’t sir. Break a ankle doing that

[@stewygriffin2888]

@@RichOffSwipes both feet cannot leave the mat so it was illegal in that context.

[@DamanKingBear]

Wrestling starting to wear rashguards now?

[@steveseufert1359]

Looks like a big size difference.

[@elinglespervertidopenetrad6710]

EXCUSES EXCUSES

[@101662napo]

Great

[@portercamping]

WHAT A MATCH!!

[@1LightMediaOfficial]

He just challenged him again

[@zekezamora6657]

“Bo Bassett really sold out on the bottom there.” Lol

[@adambernon6930]

When Bo can’t hit that guy behind 10x a match he may struggle a bit

[@resonatebob4495]

Is it me or is bassett not really looking like himself idk

[@K0nc3pt10n]

He's in a growth sprurt and jumping up a few weight classes.

[@dillonmackay683]

@@K0nc3pt10nwasn’t a problem for Zahid

[@johnscarce792]

@@dillonmackay683everyone’s different bruh

[@williambraud4979]

This aged well…

[@bryanparks4349]

Zepeda looks way bigger!