BoxingScene Staff Predictions: Liakhovich vs. Briggs

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A firefight in the heavyweight division, as WBO heavyweight champion Sergei “White Wolf” Liakhovich (23-1, 14 KOs) of Belarus, makes the first defense of his title against Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs (47-4-1, 41 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York. The first heavyweight championship bout to take place at Chase Field in Phoenix.

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[Mr. Ryan]

Ryan ******** - While Liakhovich may have his detractors and doubters, make no mistake that he is the real deal. Briggs has not faced a legitimate opponent since his lackluster loss to Jameel McCline in 2002. The burden of proof is on Briggs. Time may not be on Briggs' side either, he needs to inflict some serious work on Liakhovich in the first four rounds to weaken him any to stay in the game.

What Briggs does have is power, and lots of it. Liakhovich is just more consistent, better conditioned and the more focused fighter. While Briggs will be dangerous for the first 6 rounds, but after that it will likely be all Liakhovich, and I'll take him to close the show in 9.

Yeah Doggy Uh!

[PBDS]

Ryan ******** - While Liakhovich may have his detractors and doubters, make no mistake that he is the real deal. Briggs has not faced a legitimate opponent since his lackluster loss to Jameel McCline in 2002. The burden of proof is on Briggs. Time may not be on Briggs' side either, he needs to inflict some serious work on Liakhovich in the first four rounds to weaken him any to stay in the game.

What Briggs does have is power, and lots of it. Liakhovich is just more consistent, better conditioned and the more focused fighter. While Briggs will be dangerous for the first 6 rounds, but after that it will likely be all Liakhovich, and I'll take him to close the show in 9.

Yeah Doggy Uh!

...Good analysis, and I pretty much agree but I like Liakhovich in about 6. That's if he avoids getting caught with some monster shots.

[Mr. Ryan]

...Good analysis, and I pretty much agree but I like Liakhovich in about 6. That's if he avoids getting caught with some monster shots.

Thank you

[King Koyle]

Im predicting a early to mid round stoppage for Briggs.Im not sure why!Maybe because Briggs outweighs him by so much(30 pounds).And despite Sergei appearing to have a good chin(Brewster fight),I can't forget that he was blown out by a relatively light punching journeyman in 2002.

[rybo]

Alphonso Costello - This isn’t going to be a walk in the ballpark for Shannon Briggs. He hasn’t defeated a top-ten heavyweight since 1997, when he was given a gift decision victory over George Foreman.

Unless, Briggs lands a lucky punch or Larry Layton and Calvin Claxton are assigned to score the contest, he will lose another significant fight to a top-ten heavyweight.

Besides, Sergei Liakhovich possesses the hand speed and combo-punching skills to curtail Briggs’ one punch power.

Briggs’ twelve fight winning streak will come to an end this Saturday night, but his winless streak against top-ten opposition will continue.

Liakhovich defeats Briggs by knockout.

the one thing many people haven't talked about are the combos that he throws. how many heavys can you name that throw combos like liakhovich?