Lucian Bute vs. Sakio Bika on June 15

[EliteSoldier]

doesn't bika spar with Kessler?

[Steelhammer86]

doesn't bika spar with Kessler?

Yes, I heard that too. You know, it could go either way, but I still have faith in Bute. Lucian is a heavy puncher, there is a chance he will KO Bika. Kessler is faster than Bute though, so Bika being used to that kind of speed in an opponent will be an advantage...it'll be a tough night for Bute.

[phallus]

I agree, EliteSoldier...it will be a tough fight. Bute's not as technically skilled as Calzaghe (nobody is) but he punches harder. Calzaghe doesn't hit as hard since that hand injury he had a couple of years ago, so he didn't really hurt the hard-headed Bika. But I think Bute may win by stoppage.

bika is very tough, he throws one punch at a time though, hard punches, while bute throws combinations. bute is more technical and more active, he should decision bika, maybe even get a late TKO stoppage. if bute wins this, he'll have a much harder fight for the IBF belt against berrio. berrio has decent skills, but he's a swarmer and he's got a good punch that really overcomes the guys he fights as the rounds go on

[Dorian]

Bute by a close decision

[KeyboardWarrior]

As Joe Tessitore likes to say
"Loo-shun Boo-tay"

[EliteSoldier]

Someone voted for bika, so it's kind of ****ed up someone voted but didn't give their opinions why they voted that way.

[Dorian]

I think Bute could squeez a decision but it will be a tough fight... Calzaghe and Bute are similar and if Bute beats Bika... than he really is ready to take on the best out there

[Dorian]

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[Steelhammer86]

This is the pivotal fight of Lucian Bute's career. He will establish himself as a world class boxer if he wins, or probably be regarded as a notch below top level if he loses.

[Peder]

doesn't bika spar with Kessler?

He did, before the Andrade fight.

Bute by UD.
It didn't look like Calzaghe performed at his best against Bika. Bute on the other hand, will be ready as he's ever been for this fight.