Comments Thread For: Janibek Alimkhanuly-Erislandy Lara unification bout in play

[HisExcellency]

we'll see how TBud performs against the Central Asian style on his SECOND attempt!

Actually Janibek is eerily SIMILAR in looks, vibe and fighting style to Top Soviet Doughmitry Buddah Belly Bivol. They're probably the only 2 fighter's on Earth who could give Bud serious problems and take his '0'.

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Actually Janibek is eerily SIMILAR in looks, vibe and fighting style to Top Soviet Doughmitry Buddah Belly Bivol. They're probably the only 2 fighter's on Earth who could give Bud serious problems and take his '0'.

bud takes out the heavyweights and cruisers?

[HisExcellency]

bud takes out the heavyweights and cruisers?

Haha I didn't include them because I don't think it's feasible for Crawford to fight that high. However, IF he did, both Usyk & Opetaia would give him major problems due to their size, power and excellent footwork.

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Haha I didn't include them because I don't think it's feasible for Crawford to fight that high. However, IF he did, both Usyk & Opetaia would give him major problems due to their size, power and excellent footwork.

i think benny beter and a few others might cause a few issues as well!

[HisExcellency]

i think benny beter and a few others might cause a few issues as well!

Based on power alone I would agree as you don't know how Crawford will handle another weight class (although he seemed to handle Canelo's power just fine and even managed to hurt him). However, I think both are too flat-footed (especially now Beterbiev's 40yo) and would probably get picked apart. Only fighter's with similarly EXCELLENT footwork, boxing IQ and power can threaten him i.e. Usyk, Opetaia, Bivol & Janibek.

Don't forget Madrimov also had great footwork and he struggled to dominate him like Canelo.

[SouthpawRight]

i think benny beter and a few others might cause a few issues as well!

Based on power alone I would agree as you don't know how Crawford will handle another weight class (although he seemed to handle Canelo's power just fine and even managed to hurt him). However, I think both are too flat-footed (especially now Beterbiev's 40yo) and would probably get picked apart. Only fighter's with similarly EXCELLENT footwork, boxing IQ and power can threaten him i.e. Usyk, Opetaia, Bivol & Janibek.

Don't forget Madrimov also had great footwork and he struggled to dominate him like Canelo.

Floyd’s Cousin TBud would have best chance against the flat footed suspect footwork Benavidez

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However, I think both are too flat-footed (especially now Beterbiev's 40yo) and would probably get picked apart. .

i doubt bud picks apart benny & beter!

[HisExcellency]

i doubt bud picks apart benny & beter!

I doubt he ever fights them lol

[CubanGuyNYC]

I’m surprised at how many people seem to think Lara has a decent shot here. I’ve never seen Janibek fight, but Landy is old and inactive. Can’t see how he manages to keep his belt versus a much younger, solid fighter.

[dannnnn]

Finally. Prying that WBA strap away from Lara and putting it back in play is the most crucial step towards getting this division moving again.