NSB PICK EM 2023 #51 - #52: SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2023

[siablo14]

siablo14

Kossobutskiy,DEC,Close

[SteveM]

Then again there are two huge question marks hovering over Dubois.

1) Will his knee be OK across the full distance, after such a serious injury?
2) Will his eyes be damaged again by Usyk's precise punching?

1/ no
2/ no - usyk doesn't punch like Joyce

[Tatabanya]

usyk doesn't punch like Joyce

Sure, but what about damage accumulation? I can see Dubois getting slower and tagged often as the rounds go by...

[SteveM]

I could be wrong but Kossabuttski doesn't look all that good. Looks like a volume fighter, which could be problematic for a lot of heavyweights but I think Ajagba can catch him coming in before he gets overwhelmed by the onslaught. I'm not sold on Ajagba though and I never have been. I just think he can beat this opponent. On the other hand Kossabutsky (or however it's spelled) could very well overwhelm Ajagba and win the fight.

I agree, don't see anything special about Kossa - he is slow around ring , calm but methodical but has quick hands and power once in range - and poor resume.

[SteveM]

SteveM

Ajagba dec clear x2

[SteveM]

Ajagba is a TR fighter so I do factor that in a bit but it’s mainly due to Zhan’s style and lack of experience against competent oppositions. I dont think he is that good as people make him out to be.

Zhan is no Sanchez. He comes forward and moves back in straight lines with no angles and head movement. Ajagba wont have to look for this guy.

Kossa (Zhan) doesn't have even a quarter of the movement of Sanchez. His record is great against 1* fighters. Ajagba should be able to jab him to death. Not a confident pick but gotta go with what I see

[SteveM]

Sure, but what about damage accumulation? I can see Dubois getting slower and tagged often as the rounds go by...

yes to that but i think he'll be tagging DD's chin

i actually will not be at all surprised if his leg goes again or put it this way, unless he really didn't have an ACL tear (like maybe a slightly torn meniscus) I will be astounded if he makes it through the fight with no ill effects just 9 months after it tore and maybe 8 months best case scenario after the supposed operation he had according to writer Ryan Taylor. And if he had an operation I would have thought that he couldn't spar properly for fear of getting injured. Lots of imponderables.
I'm most likely totally overthinking it though - as is my nature.

[BobLoblaw]

BobLoblaw

Usyk / KO / Mid

(Just in time)

[Mammoth]

Props to the guys who picked Ajagba.

[BLASTER1]

Props to the guys who picked Ajagba.

What are the rules on a disqualification