Comments Thread For: Sullivan Barrera Dropping To 168, Aims For New Opportunities

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera had a very frustrating 2020 campaign. He spent most of the year training for a showdown against Sergey Kovalev that failed to materialize because of the coronavirus pandemic and other factors. With Kovalev having since failed a test for PEDs, that fight won't be a possibility anytime soon.
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[Larry the boss]

So basically he is going to retire soon after taking a career worst beating

[NearHypnos]

So basically he is going to retire soon after taking a career worst beating

Sounds about right.

[Griever0730]

At his age, moving down in weight is hardly ever a great idea. But you do what you gotta do to try to get paid some.

[_Rexy_]

always a good move to move DOWN a weight class at the end of your career......

[megh50]

He's following the cash. A fight between him and BJS would be good. Or maybe Benavidez, who is without a title right now. Ultimately, he's after Canelo. There is nobody up at LH who could give him that kind of money.

[PBR Streetgang]

Most fighters that I can recall who went down in weight at the end of their career ended up looking drained, lethargic and usually getting stopped. Guys like Chris Byrd, Chad Dawson, Mike Perez and even RJJ (after his HW stint) come to mind.

Barrera looked pretty shopworn when he fought against Jesse Hart at LHW, I just don't see him defying the odds and looking better at SMW.

[The D3vil]

Yeah, this aint gonna be good.

[sammybee]

A good fight for Joshua Buatsi.

[Satir]

there are not many big punchers at 168, he should be ok, good move to extend his career for another year or two