Looks like Bivol-Buatsi next
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As a Brit, the possibility of seeing Bivol and Beterbiev fight in the UK is tantalising; and while I'm not too enamoured by either Yarde or Buatsi as opponents, it could be worse. As some have alluded to, Buatsi is an Olympic medallist and has looked excellent (in spells) in the pros. He fights brilliantly for 45 seconds a round and seems to have lapses (particularly defensively) for the rest. He doesn't beat Bivol, but I don't think he'll be entirely outclassed. I had him beating Richards, and Richards was at least somewhat competitive with Bivol (albeit a Bivol in second gear).
If I had it my way ... Buatsi would've fought Yarde earlier this year, Callum Smith could fight Zurdo (and if he wins, a big domestic clash awaits with the Yarde-Buatsi victor), and Bivol-Beterbiev get it on. Boxing politics of course means we can't get this.Comment
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BrilliantAJ, the Great Nash respects your name. You are new around these parts, so just know that Nash is a Boxingscene Hall of Famer who speaks in 3rd person, and has GOAT knowledge of boxing. Welcome aboard. Nash out.As a Brit, the possibility of seeing Bivol and Beterbiev fight in the UK is tantalising; and while I'm not too enamoured by either Yarde or Buatsi as opponents, it could be worse. As some have alluded to, Buatsi is an Olympic medallist and has looked excellent (in spells) in the pros. He fights brilliantly for 45 seconds a round and seems to have lapses (particularly defensively) for the rest. He doesn't beat Bivol, but I don't think he'll be entirely outclassed. I had him beating Richards, and Richards was at least somewhat competitive with Bivol (albeit a Bivol in second gear).
If I had it my way ... Buatsi would've fought Yarde earlier this year, Callum Smith could fight Zurdo (and if he wins, a big domestic clash awaits with the Yarde-Buatsi victor), and Bivol-Beterbiev get it on. Boxing politics of course means we can't get this.Comment
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It's good to remember that Bivol was inactive for a year in a half before he fought RichardsAs a Brit, the possibility of seeing Bivol and Beterbiev fight in the UK is tantalising; and while I'm not too enamoured by either Yarde or Buatsi as opponents, it could be worse. As some have alluded to, Buatsi is an Olympic medallist and has looked excellent (in spells) in the pros. He fights brilliantly for 45 seconds a round and seems to have lapses (particularly defensively) for the rest. He doesn't beat Bivol, but I don't think he'll be entirely outclassed. I had him beating Richards, and Richards was at least somewhat competitive with Bivol (albeit a Bivol in second gear).
If I had it my way ... Buatsi would've fought Yarde earlier this year, Callum Smith could fight Zurdo (and if he wins, a big domestic clash awaits with the Yarde-Buatsi victor), and Bivol-Beterbiev get it on. Boxing politics of course means we can't get this.Comment
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