Bellew v Bolonti

[Old bones Ian]

Whats peoples thoughts on this one for Saturday, i've watched a few of Bolonti's fights on youtube , and he likes to come forward and take control of the ring centre. He doesn't seem to have the best defense, there's not much head movement from him. Bellew shouldn't have to go looking for him and his punches should find the target.
Bolonti is unbeaten for 6 years and has only lost a 4 rounder near the start of his career, so he should be here in full confidence. This one could be fight of the night, i think it depends if Bomber boxes or gets into a punch up. I can see Bellew using his boxing and movement early on, but getting dragged into a fight in the middle rounds, i'm going for a late round stoppage for Bomber

[Roars Like Me]

I'm suprised with Bomber here, especially as he rubbished some of Cleverley's opponents just the other day.
I thought Bellew was pushing on after the Miranda fight, I guess this must just be a keep busy one.
The guy may be 'unbeaten' in so many years but against who

Bomber KO before 6

[sweetscience]

Bomber easy nights work

this guy has only fought about 3 different people

[ShadrachSimmo]

Dont think it'll reach the halfway point. Bolonti has an unremarkable record.

[milpool]

Fair to say that Bolonti has made a career of fighting local stiffs and I should think that Bomber is the first 'live' fighter he has faced. Don't see anything other than a stoppage win for Bomber.
For all Bolonti seems to have a padded record, he is ranked highly by the WBC so a win here really catapults Bomber up the rankings and therefore I can fully understand why he's taken this fight.
I don't see this going further than about six or seven.

[dondada]

Bomber on his usual good verbal form:

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/bellew ... s-knockout

[Wa1nuts]

I'm suprised with Bomber here, especially as he rubbished some of Cleverley's opponents just the other day.
I thought Bellew was pushing on after the Miranda fight, I guess this must just be a keep busy one.
The guy may be 'unbeaten' in so many years but against who

Bomber KO before 6

Remember this fight is only about ten weeks since his last fight.

[Roars Like Me]

I'm suprised with Bomber here, especially as he rubbished some of Cleverley's opponents just the other day.
I thought Bellew was pushing on after the Miranda fight, I guess this must just be a keep busy one.
The guy may be 'unbeaten' in so many years but against who

Bomber KO before 6

Remember this fight is only about ten weeks since his last fight.

Yep I acknowledged that it must be a keep busy fight

[JLP]

Bomber on his usual good verbal form:

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/bellew ... s-knockout

You know what? I respect Bellew for the quotes contained in that article. He came as close to saying the opponent is crap without actually saying he's crap as he possibly could. If this one is not done and dusted within 4 or 5 rounds, I'd be a bit surprised.

[mfc_se15]

I'm suprised with Bomber here, especially as he rubbished some of Cleverley's opponents just the other day.
I thought Bellew was pushing on after the Miranda fight, I guess this must just be a keep busy one.
The guy may be 'unbeaten' in so many years but against who

Bomber KO before 6

Remember this fight is only about ten weeks since his last fight.

Yep I acknowledged that it must be a keep busy fight

Also will help in the rankings for bigger fights next year.

[rhino222]

Bolonti looks soft at the weight, looks to me like he could make Sm or even M weight. Bomber will have a stone on him on the night.

[Final round]

Bomber easy nights work

this guy has only fought about 3 different people

His record is almost comedic he beat the same person 4 times in 4 years and had repeat bouts with other local pugs. The WBC ranking is utter garbage, saying that it's not TB's shout and I hope he really does a job.

[mullenman]

awful fight and i dont know what the boomer is saying that this man is ranked above heim in every ranking organisation, this is the worst padded record i have ever seen

[jameswilson]

I'll be honest I often see really strange choices high in a lot of organisations rankings and say to myself 'if I was this British fighters promoter I'd have him in with this guy to give him the best chance of getting into the mandatory spot.' I think that is all that is going on here, it is a keep busy fight but instead of facing just a softer touch as a keep busy fight he is fighting a softer touch who is highly ranked.

After tonight I expect to see Bellew topping bills in eliminators or final eliminators for World titles. With Bellew holding the WBC Silver title (used to be the International title) you'd expect it to be WBC eliminators.

Actually looking at the WBC ratings at the mo the top 5 is Hopkins, Gutknecht (the European champ), Grachev, Bute and Bolonti. Gutknecht might be a good option and is really highyl ranked by everyone but will no doubt be difficult to get out of Germany.

[brian13]

If Froch wins tomorrow could we see the possibility of Bellew on the undercard of the rematch against Grachev ?

I see Hopkins next for Cleverly and Gutneckt wont leave Germany and I doubt Bellew would want to go over there.

[Deadendgeneration]

Any idea what time the Bellew fight is on?

[zero]

Any idea what time the Bellew fight is on?

Ring walk at just after 21:00.

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

Bolonti looks a live one! Good to see!

[Final round]

Bolonti looks a live one! Good to see!

does he fornicate

[Old bones Ian]

So far Bolonti isn't the mug quite a few said he would be

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

Bolonti looks a live one! Good to see!

does he eff

You just don't know what you are watching - he has made Tony miss a fair bit and has shown a fair bit of slick - stick to strictly come dancing.

[Blodhemn]

That's a huge cut.

[Final round]

Bolonti looks a live one! Good to see!

does he eff

You just don't know what you are watching - he has made Tony miss a fair bit and has shown a fair bit of slick - stick to strictly come dancing.

Slick!! Your talking out your ringpiece mate you've obviously been persuaded by the Sky cheerleaders but on you go. He's a tough and defensive at best.

[IRLangmaid25]

That's a huge cut.

Over the right eye and it is chucking out alot of claret. Bomber has got to step up the work rate.

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

Bolonti looks a live one! Good to see!

does he eff

You just don't know what you are watching - he has made Tony miss a fair bit and has shown a fair bit of slick - stick to strictly come dancing.

Slick!! Your talking out your ringpiece mate you've obviously been persuaded by the Sky cheerleaders but on you go. He's a tough and defensive at best.[/quote]

Has Bellew missed a lot? Is Tony looking very frustrated in there? Defensively slick is a better term but he is no mug.