Comments Thread For: Barthelemy-Shafikov Heads To November 14th Date

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Russian's Denis Shafikov (36-1-1, 13KOs) has a set date for his bout against Rances Barthelemy (23-0, 13KOs) of Cuba.

According to Ural Boxing Promotions, who co-promote Shafikov with Top Rank, they were advised that a date of November 14th was being finalized at a venue in Las Vegas.

Shafikov and Barthelemy will battle for the vacant IBF lightweight championship. The belt was vacated by Mickey Bey who refused to go forward with a bout against Shafikov.
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[Rope_Burns]

Lol Mickey Bey is a chump.

Decent fight between Barthelemy and Shafikov. Going with Barthelemy in a close one.

[MasterPlan]

In Vegas, will be undercard of a major fight. Maybe Thurman-Porter?

[Citizen Koba]

Lol Mickey Bey is a chump.

Decent fight between Barthelemy and Shafikov. Going with Barthelemy in a close one.

Agreed. Bey is a chump and was granted an outrageous gift against Vasquez.

And it is a very decent fight, though no-one should expect fireworks. Could go either way, I actually like both guys but will probably be rooting for Shafikov.