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idk how hurd makes 160 , guy looks like he walks around at 215
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Feel like Magsayo might potentially knock him out early considering Figueroa is a slow starter. But I think it be unfair to compare Figueroa to a Julio Ceja who was unactive for three years, the former is overall physically larger and had improved ever since he himself had a draw with Ceja.
Brandon Figueroa had knocked out Luis Nery, Carlos Castro and had a controversial loss to Stephen Fulton, now at his prime he would make short work of the same version of Ceja that fought Magsayo. This is indeed a 50/50 fight.Last edited by Malvado; 01-31-2023, 11:18 AM.Comment
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Alberto Puello vs Gary Antuanne Russell supposedly set, winner to fight Ismael Barroso
Ismael Barroso was promised a shot at Alberto Puello within 90 days
By Patrick L. Stumberg Dec 12, 2022, 4:30pm EST
Just hours after kicking off, the WBA’s annual convention has already produced what promises to be the first of many baffling bits of news.
You’ll recall the shenanigans that ensued when Josh Taylor vacated his 140-pound title; the WBA had their top six contenders audition for the vacant title fight rather than just have the top two duke it out. They wound up ordering Alberto Puello (21-0, 9 KO) to fight no. 6 Batyr Akhmedov with the caveat that whoever win face Barroso within 90 days.
The sanctioning body has now changed its mind, announcing that Puello is set to make his inaugural defense against no. 8 Gary Antuanne Russell (16-0, 16 KO), with, once again, the caveat that Barroso gets next crack. Per Jake Donovan, however, multiple sources allege that the fight isn’t happening.
I’m hoping said sources are correct. Admittedly, Puello vs Russell would be an excellent matchup; Puello managed to matador his way past a similar breed of stalker in Akhmedov, but Russell’s power puts him on a different level. I’d just love to see one of these organizations honor its word for once.
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