Comments Thread For: Manager Hoping to Find Replacement Opponent for Dmitry Bivol on June 1

[garfios]

I'm not a fan of Yarde or his overall matchmaking, but he would've been an obvious choice for the event. It doesn't matter anyway, because Team Bivol already chose a replacement.

Who? Not a no-hoper I hope.

[kiaba360]

And that's part of the fvk up. They pushed Morrell Jr and benavidez out of their division to accommodate ginger, and a guy that has been koed twice for the 175 crown is a front runner, according to the UK fans, once again to fight for the belt. Are you guys don't get tired of watching the same guy knocked out over and over again? Would not be better demand for a fresh face?

I'm not a fan of Yarde or his overall matchmaking, but he would've been an obvious choice for the event. It doesn't matter anyway, because Team Bivol already chose a replacement.

[garfios]

....because Bivol/Yarde fits the theme of the overall event. Politically speaking, that fight will be the way Warren/Yarde will mend whatever issues they're having. Also, Yarde actually campaigns at LHW.

And that's part of the fvk up. They pushed Morrell Jr and benavidez out of their division to accommodate ginger, and a guy that has been koed twice for the 175 crown is a front runner, according to the UK fans, once again to fight for the belt. Are you guys don't get tired of watching the same guy knocked out over and over again? Would not be better demand for a fresh face?

[Goatintheboat]

ESPN reporting it's Zinad.

[kiaba360]

Why yarde? He has tried twice and lost by ko. New blood, benavidez or Morrell Jr

....because Bivol/Yarde fits the theme of the overall event. Politically speaking, that fight will be the way Warren/Yarde will mend whatever issues they're having. Also, Yarde actually campaigns at LHW.

[garfios]

I agree that Yarde should get the call. Yarde has already proven that he can be out-boxed and that his stamina isn't great. Bivol has enough power to keep Yarde honest, and enough skill to keep Yarde guessing. I think Bivol would be able to survive Yarde's offensive bursts.

Why yarde? He has tried twice and lost by ko. New blood, benavidez or Morrell Jr

[ImDominicanLipz]

Morrell Jr is perfect. If he beats Bivol, Benavidez can stfu with the “he needs to prove himself” excuse for ducking and finally man up

[HandsofIron]

Buatsi didn't jump at the Bivol fight when he was with Matchroom.

I know Warren and Yarde are supposedly not on good terms at the moment, but Warren said that Yarde is still under contract. If so, he should try and get Yarde to be the replacement. Then, the 5 vs. 5 becomes 6 vs. 6.

That's good idea too man, I dig it.

[kiaba360]

Yarde should get the call. Common opponent. Dunno if Bivol hits hard enough to keep Yarde at bay. He certainly ain't no Beterbiev

I agree that Yarde should get the call. Yarde has already proven that he can be out-boxed and that his stamina isn't great. Bivol has enough power to keep Yarde honest, and enough skill to keep Yarde guessing. I think Bivol would be able to survive Yarde's offensive bursts.

[Pac=Duran]

No way the Benavidez vs Gvozdyk fight gets cancelled for Bivol vs Benavidez. It's a guaranteed loss for David and it will effectively torch the last remaining ember of hope he has at facing Canelo. And I think he knows it.

Wouldn't say guaranteed loss but a very hard fight for anyone.

And a loss to Bivol shouldn't stop Benevides Canelo from being made.

They could bill it as "Battle of Bivol's babies.