Calling the upset: Bika

[Fightdoctor]

Yes he is knock-kneed and a somewhat crude brawler, but I believe he has the necessary attributes to exploit Stevenson's flaws. Bika is strong as an ox, has heavy hands, applies unwitting pressure, has dogged determination and a great chin. Stevenson is a puncher first and a boxer second. He has quick hands and very good punching power. Unfortunately for Stevenson his stamina and concentration often wane in the face of constant pressure. Like many punchers he has a questionable chin. He is a fighter that even at this stage does not know how to pace himself. I believe Stevenson will win the early rounds relatively easily perhaps even scoring a knockdown or two. As the rounds wear on Bika will start to smother Stevenson, landing chopping heavy shots with his herky-jerky, awkward attack. Stevenson will start to lose confidence. And then it will happen. Bang!! Bika lands a huge overhand right. Down goes Adonis hard. He gets up too quickly. The smile on his face betraying the fact that he is hurt. The ref takes a long look at him. Stevenson is unsteady on his legs. The ref signals time in. Bika is on him like a pack of hungry wolves. A flurry of awkward clubbing blows. Many missing. Messy stuff. Bang!! Stevenson clipped on the side of the face by a overhand right. Down he goes again. The ref starts the count. Adonis up at 9. But he is all over the place. Ref waves it over. Bika TKO round 10.

[MachoTime]

Every time I read something like this I go to the odds section on the net. Stevenson is a huge favorite. The over and under on rounds is about 7.5.

I don't see Bika beating Stevenson. If I was to bet I'd go for the over on 7.5. Don't see Stevenson stopping Bika before that.

For certain if Bika were to beat Stevenson it would be a monumental upset..They are both older fighters. I'd presume Bika has the more mileage on him.

[Boxerbeetle]

It wouldn't be the biggest upset in the world right now if Bika won, especially after Stevenson's last performance. But I'm certainly not putting any money on it.

[ReggieDiggs]

It wouldn't be the biggest upset in the world right now if Bika won, especially after Stevenson's last performance. But I'm certainly not putting any money on it.

This.

[koolkc107]

Since we are calling shots, here's mine on this fight.

Adonis by stoppage inside 8.

[handsofstone]

Bika landing one of his haymakers and decking Stevenson wouldn't be that surprising for me although if he KO'd him I'd be pretty shocked

[diddy]

He's going UP a division to fight a bigger, stronger man. Its a real leap of faith to assume Bika's power can translate to light heavy. It's not like he was some huge puncher at 168 either. I think you are way off base here.

[klitoris]

This is all fake hype-up. Everyone knows that this is a shit match-up and Haymon is worried that people are starting to ignore his stupid mismatches. Book-keepers are clearly right here. Anyone to bet on Bika would be an idiot.

[ReggieDiggs]

Haymon is worried that people are starting to ignore his stupid mismatches.

This is the 3rd(?) Haymon card Few have STARTED paying attention to his cards yet.

Haymon haters keep him more relevant than anyone else & like they say all press is good press.

[KBB]

Yes he is knock-kneed and a somewhat crude brawler, but I believe he has the necessary attributes to exploit Stevenson's flaws. Bika is strong as an ox, has heavy hands, applies unwitting pressure, has dogged determination and a great chin. Stevenson is a puncher first and a boxer second. He has quick hands and very good punching power. Unfortunately for Stevenson his stamina and concentration often wane in the face of constant pressure. Like many punchers he has a questionable chin. He is a fighter that even at this stage does not know how to pace himself. I believe Stevenson will win the early rounds relatively easily perhaps even scoring a knockdown or two. As the rounds wear on Bika will start to smother Stevenson, landing chopping heavy shots with his herky-jerky, awkward attack. Stevenson will start to lose confidence. And then it will happen. Bang!! Bika lands a huge overhand right. Down goes Adonis hard. He gets up too quickly. The smile on his face betraying the fact that he is hurt. The ref takes a long look at him. Stevenson is unsteady on his legs. The ref signals time in. Bika is on him like a pack of hungry wolves. A flurry of awkward clubbing blows. Many missing. Messy stuff. Bang!! Stevenson clipped on the side of the face by a overhand right. Down he goes again. The ref starts the count. Adonis up at 9. But he is all over the place. Ref waves it over. Bika TKO round 10.

Bika will be doing what Bika normally does (swinging wild and missing mostly) and those flaws will leave him open for a deadly counterpunch KO of which others he's faced haven't been able to do to him but Stevenson is a puncher who has great power, fast and a SP that will exploit those openings whenever they're presented.

Once Stevenson gets settled in this will be a platform for him to show how a boxer beats a brawler, I expect at KO between 7-9 if not sooner.

[Cloutov]

Campillo down in round 1 getting dominated in the second, Beterbiev is playing with him it ll end soon

[Cloutov]

Great KO by Beterbiev at the start of the 4th round.. This guy look great. The walk out from the knock out was awesome

[klitoris]

Looks like clown WWE entrances haven't stopped.

And Stevenson isn't even announced as a champion. lol

[klitoris]

This fight is a joke. Anyone who actually didn't think this was a mismatch from the beginning honestly has no clue. Basically Stevenson is beating the sh!t out of a super middleweight.

[crusader]

70-62 Stevenson

[Cloutov]

Right now Bika is just confirming that Stevenson would get crush by Kovalev

[crusader]

Does Adonis not throw power punches with his right hand?

[crusader]

Adonis carries the right so low....I'd be interested in what Krusher could do with the long hook/jab hybrid he throws.

[crusader]

at those scores

[Bard of Boxrec]

Adonis carries the right so low....I'd be interested in what Krusher could do with the long hook/jab hybrid he throws.

Krush him

[crusader]

Adonis not asked about Kovalev in the post-fight interview.

[klitoris]

Adonis not asked about Kovalev in the post-fight interview.

Haymon/CBS contract clause:
2.B) Al Haymon determines the questions asked by the interviewer.

[Cloutov]

This afternoon I saw a guy who could potantially beat Kovalev and it wasn t Adonis

[MachoTime]

What channel or network is this fight on. I can't find it. Box rec list's it on 4-4-15 tonight.

[diddy]

How were those cards that close?!? He scored 3 knockdowns. Wow. He may have lost without them. Wtf is that ? He won 10-11 rds.