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Originally Posted by Jcsuper
Bika is a beast and one of the most underrated fighter right now. However I don't want to see a rematch. Ward won last time and I think he would win even more clearly. However I would love to see Bika vs Froch/Kessler/Bute. I think he could beat Bute this time
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It depends where the fight is held, outside of Oakland I'd have it a 50/50 fight. Unfortunately, Ward (like Sven Ottke back in the day) is clearly protected and given every advantage in Oakland, therefore Bika would have to win by KO
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Originally Posted by Bob Boss Monies
Bika made a fan out of me when he fought Calzaghe. Dude is a beast; I see him giving anybody from 168-175 problems. I'd definitely be into the rematch
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I remember Calzaghe v Bika, that fight was closer than the scorecards suggested
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Originally Posted by Freedom.
Both are very dirty fighters.
The shady California referee permitted Ward to foul as much as he wanted, but was quick to admonish Bika.
I thought Ward won, but the fight was closer than the scorecards indicated (I had it 115-113 Ward).
And without the ref helping Ward, Bika might have done well enough to deserve to win.
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Great post, Ward is clearly protected in Oakland, which suits his style perfectly (allowing him to maul and cheat). Bika is game though, outside of Oakland I could see this fight going either way, the only problem is HBO have invested too much in Ward to see him lose a decision without them looking to profit from it, and Bika isn't profitable