Each Thursday right here at FightHype, I pull out my gigantic, bulbous, bulging sack and provides truth-minded boxing followers a gander. This week, I shoot my ropes of reality throughout feedback/questions relating to Bivol-Beterbiev, Canelo and the Saudis, and Tank Davis.
Bivol-Beterbiev
Hey Paul,
Only a remark right now. IMO I do not suppose something that has transpired in 24 rounds means that Bivol or Beterbiev is healthier than the opposite. It’d simply be two elite stage fighters whose strengths and weaknesses offset one another. I imagine Beterbiev is the extra highly effective and bodily of the 2. Alternatively, I imagine that Bivol is the higher boxer.
If neither fighter makes any main changes in camp, the one end result I can see in a trilogy is a draw. Which might be becoming. Let’s be trustworthy, each guys have been profitable at this for a very long time. I believe that they need to simply admit that their ability stage is on par with one another and transfer on.
Regards.
— Reggie Cannon
Hey Reggie.
Bivol and Beterbiev are positively evenly-matched. I’ve a barely completely different tackle issues, nevertheless.
I noticed Bivol successful the primary combat and likewise successful this second one. Plus, of the 2, I noticed Bivol as the one one who was in a position to make changes. Beterbiev is powerful and protracted, however he by no means actually tailored to his opponent’s model. His solely adaptation was to do extra of what he normally does. Bivol, in the meantime, has proven the next ring IQ and a capability to tweak his recreation plan, particularly of their second combat. That’s why I price Bivol above Beterbiev, however not by a complete lot.
An element 3 is completely justified, although. This time round, I believe Bivol wins a bit of extra comfortably.
Canelo and Riyadh Season
Paul, say it ain’t so! Harsh phrases for Canelo. Who did he promote out? Was it his followers, the Mexican individuals, the PBC? You’ll suppose he’d throw the Benavidez combat into the deal as a way to fulfill his fan base. Conversely, you’d suppose Turki would mandate the Benavidez combat inside that 4 combat deal. I am all for Canelo cleansing out the honey jar, however as time goes by, the Benavidez duck appears to be like worse by the minute.
Did you see the quantity of no exhibits at this previous weekend’s card? Daniel Dubois was sick, “cough cough!” He did not even present as much as defend his belt. Shakur Stevenson fought an Uber Driver. Floyd Schofield did not even trouble taking the title shot. Very hardly ever does somebody again out of a title combat the week of. Would not it appear unusual that two fighters backed out of a championship bout on the identical card? Is the cash getting humorous? I recall again to when many had been asking DAZN and PBC to indicate their receipts and revenue loss statements. I’d like to see Turkis!
— Na’-il Rahman
Hey Na’-il.
Canelo offered out boxing and he offered out his Mexican followers. With this deal, which can take him out of attain of his Mexican followers for 3 of the subsequent 4 fights, he principally advised everybody who helped construct him right into a star to go fuck themselves. I do know there was some huge cash dumped at his ft by the Saudis, however he was already making a shit-ton of cash choosing and selecting his fights. It’s a foolish query to ask of somebody who’s clearly engorged in greed, however how a lot cash does this man want?
As for Benavidez? I don’t suppose he’s in Canelo’s plans in any respect and I additionally suppose Turki is okay with that, so long as he continues to be a Riyadh Season property. A lot for Turki solely eager to “make the very best fights.”
Two high-profile fighters backing out of a card the week of the occasion is unusual. I don’t suppose it’s a cash challenge, although. However you by no means know and no person will ever actually know because the Saudis personal the media overlaying their occasions and provide zero transparency on the subject of their operation. I can assure you, nevertheless, that they’re completely hemorrhaging cash. They must be. How lengthy they’re keen to function within the purple is the query. Even the free-spending Saudis will finally get bored with shedding cash.
Tank Davis-Lamont Roach
Hey Magno.
Are you continue to down on Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach this Saturday? I do know you stated some fairly important issues about this combat when it was first introduced. Have you ever softened to it but? I’m low-key anticipating that it’ll be extra aggressive than many suppose. What’s your prediction?
— Damon
Hey Damon.
I simply suppose it’s a wasted combat date for Tank who, at 30 years of age, ought to be piling up legacy-defining fights proper now. It’s not that Roach is a nasty fighter, it’s simply that Tank ought to be having greater fights towards prime 2 or 3 guys in his personal division. I do know the argument can be that Lomachenko bailed on a proposed combat and Shakur grabbed at Matchroom/Saudi cash relatively tackle Tank– and which may be true– however what concerning the years earlier than that? I’m somebody who vastly respects Tank’s talents and ranks him as some of the dynamic abilities within the sport right now. That’s why I need to see him matched towards fellow greats and legit challenges. What he’s finished all through this prime of his profession is beat good-to-very good fighters who, bodily and stylistically, are actually no match for him. I’m important as a result of I need extra and I need him to hammer dwelling the legacy he deserves. I nonetheless have little or no curiosity on this Roach combat as something aside from one more showcase. I believe this combat follows the sample of different Davis showcases. It’ll be shut for a number of rounds as Tank finds his house and his tempo. Then, he’ll decrease the growth and finish issues someplace between rounds 8 and 10.
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