Bakole was the star of the night

[The Big Dunn]

He doesn't need it and Hunter damn sure doesn't need it.

Not unlike Vitali didn't need a rematch with Byrd.

Bakole needs some big fights against the top contenders, Hunter is no longer that.

I get what you’re saying but Bakole said he wanted it after the fight. Hunter and him dapped up after that. I think it may happen.

I guess Zhang or someone like that would be a big name.

[Spray_resistant]

I get what you’re saying but Bakole said he wanted it after the fight. Hunter and him dapped up after that. I think it may happen.

I guess Zhang or someone like that would be a big name.

Can't blame Bakole for wanting to try and set the record straight and after how impressive he was last night Hunter getting another win over him puts him in the mix so its in his best interest.

[rickJen]

Hunter will be his next one for a stay-busy fight, or another highlight reel.
He won't be immediately paired with the top guys like Zhang and others.
Of course he'll beat Hunter next time. Hunter will come in for the check

[4truth]

I get what you’re saying but Bakole said he wanted it after the fight. Hunter and him dapped up after that. I think it may happen.

I guess Zhang or someone like that would be a big name.

Hunter only won the first time because of a shoulder injury to Bakole. Hunter, at least to my eyes, isn't quite the fighter he used to be. Bakole, on he other hand, is improving and looking like the second coming of Rid**** Bowe.

Hunter is 36 and would be giving up 30 pounds plus, I don't really want to see him take a beating like he would almost certainly be taking in a rematch.

[MulaKO]

I thought Bakole actually won that fight vs Hunter

[JakeTheBoxer]

Bring on Zhang or Kabayel for Bakole.

Anderson was a hype job, but beating undefeated black American on American soil is always good . I think Bakole will get a good fight. Maybe Zhang?

Fury, Usyk and Joshua will all avoid him. Too strong, too dangerous.

[4truth]

I thought Bakole actually won that fight vs Hunter

Might've won it if it had gone the distance but in the end, much like Vitali/Byrd, Bakole couldn't even raise his arm to defend properly.

[MulaKO]

Might've won it if it had gone the distance but in the end, much like Vitali/Byrd, Bakole couldn't even raise his arm to defend properly.

I still thought he built a lead greater than

[Dr. Z]

In my opinion.

Just a big, massive beast with an iron chin and devastating punching power. I’m he sure can be outboxed but I don’t see anyone being able to stand and trade with him or walk him down.

Well Anderson was a hyped USA heavyweight. Anderson was down in round one and twice in round five before being stopped.

Impressive as Bakole was, Anderson was not fully committed to boxing and had issues with the law. As such his career could be over. As I said before, Anderson has no defense.


Bakole will need to be in better shape to rate higher. Like 270 LBS. He was 284 1/2 last night.

[Elheath]

In terms of "who increased their value compared to before the fight" department, I think it is a very close arguement but it is Rayo (actually winning the belt against a popular Mexican), Bakole (impressive KO of a HW contender with name value), then...Madrimov, if anything.

Crawford still won, I am not denying that or devaluing that achievement. However a close decision win didn't raise his value as much as the younger and much less experienced "nobody (as many on here considered)" Madrimov giving a top 3 P4P fighter a very close match that wasn't determined until the last two rounds. While he did lose a very close fight, given his current age and ability I think he will get a good chance to fight for a belt again within the next 2-3 years because I think Bud retires before he hits age 40 at the latest.