lefty wrote:Having watched more footage of Makabu- I'm gonna go for a Bellew KO/TKO around the 8/9th. Makabu was buzzed momentarily against Eric Fields, Rocked in the second or third round against Mchunu (who's not a particularly big puncher at cruiserweight) and was knocked out on his debut or within his first few fights against a guy we've never heard of. So his chin isn't rock solid and he's defensively pretty leaky. I also think he's gonna struggle pretty badly with Bellew's height and length pretty badly.
His chin kind of seems like Bellew's then.
I agree that Bellew's length could give him serious problems, but I also think that he has more firepower and may be able to overcome that eventually. Very interesting fight and one that I'm really looking forward to; I was all ready to watch it tomorrow (it's still Friday where I'm at), so I'm a bit bummed that it's not happening till Sunday
lefty wrote:Having watched more footage of Makabu- I'm gonna go for a Bellew KO/TKO around the 8/9th. Makabu was buzzed momentarily against Eric Fields, Rocked in the second or third round against Mchunu (who's not a particularly big puncher at cruiserweight) and was knocked out on his debut or within his first few fights against a guy we've never heard of. So his chin isn't rock solid and he's defensively pretty leaky. I also think he's gonna struggle pretty badly with Bellew's height and length pretty badly.
His chin kind of seems like Bellew's then.
I agree that Bellew's length could give him serious problems, but I also think that he has more firepower and may be able to overcome that eventually. Very interesting fight and one that I'm really looking forward to; I was all ready to watch it tomorrow (it's still Friday where I'm at), so I'm a bit bummed that it's not happening till Sunday
Bellews having powaah is a myth. He carried that guy in Liverpool last year and looked poor I turned off after about 5 rounds
I'm also very suspect on Bellews chin as a cruiserweight Masternak is not exactly a big puncher. It's a shame boxing wise he turned down the Glowacki fight to do Creed ( I can understand why he did this, you can't turn down that opportunity). Looking at how Glowacki is now that would have answered a lot of questions about Bellew as a cruiserweight.
lefty wrote:Having watched more footage of Makabu- I'm gonna go for a Bellew KO/TKO around the 8/9th. Makabu was buzzed momentarily against Eric Fields, Rocked in the second or third round against Mchunu (who's not a particularly big puncher at cruiserweight) and was knocked out on his debut or within his first few fights against a guy we've never heard of. So his chin isn't rock solid and he's defensively pretty leaky. I also think he's gonna struggle pretty badly with Bellew's height and length pretty badly.
His chin kind of seems like Bellew's then.
I agree that Bellew's length could give him serious problems, but I also think that he has more firepower and may be able to overcome that eventually. Very interesting fight and one that I'm really looking forward to; I was all ready to watch it tomorrow (it's still Friday where I'm at), so I'm a bit bummed that it's not happening till Sunday
Yeah I think they're both a little suspect around the whiskers! Should be interested to see how it pans out!
Counter-puncher wrote:Meh, I have seen more 'suspicious-looking' physiques but people who know more than I do tell me you cant always go by the logic 'ripped= on it'
True. However his body fat % whilsts it's definietly risen somewhat, it's not like Bellew at cruiserweight who looks like he's got a beer gut on him lol.
Obviously hasn't trained or it's a new tactic, instead of prancing around like a flyweight, actually use his height and size to do something in the heavyweight division?
lefty wrote:Having watched more footage of Makabu- I'm gonna go for a Bellew KO/TKO around the 8/9th. Makabu was buzzed momentarily against Eric Fields, Rocked in the second or third round against Mchunu (who's not a particularly big puncher at cruiserweight) and was knocked out on his debut or within his first few fights against a guy we've never heard of. So his chin isn't rock solid and he's defensively pretty leaky. I also think he's gonna struggle pretty badly with Bellew's height and length pretty badly.
His chin kind of seems like Bellew's then.
I agree that Bellew's length could give him serious problems, but I also think that he has more firepower and may be able to overcome that eventually. Very interesting fight and one that I'm really looking forward to; I was all ready to watch it tomorrow (it's still Friday where I'm at), so I'm a bit bummed that it's not happening till Sunday
Bellews having powaah is a myth. He carried that guy in Liverpool last year and looked poor I turned off after about 5 rounds
I'm also very suspect on Bellews chin as a cruiserweight Masternak is not exactly a big puncher. It's a shame boxing wise he turned down the Glowacki fight to do Creed ( I can understand why he did this, you can't turn down that opportunity). Looking at how Glowacki is now that would have answered a lot of questions about Bellew as a cruiserweight.
I wasn't aware that Bellew was close to fighting Glowacki.
That's the most dangerous "what if" since Froch opted to continue his thrilling rivalry with Kessler rather than face his leading IBF contender Adonis Stevenson, who was better than expected in moving up a weight to fight Chad Dawson etc for the light heavyweight title.
Padding out an already padded record .
He had a similar opponent at the Manchester arena on the Crolla undercard.
It's a disgrace in truth for the British champion ...surely someone somewhere in the uk can challenge him ? If not surely a better fighter in the opposite corner can be found ? .
I gave just read Burtons full record for the first time and apart from when he won the vacant title all his other fights have been against journeymen at best.
Have there been any reasons given for his last 2 fights since winning the title or are we many to assume that not one single lour heavy in Grea Britain is willing to challenge him?
Obviously hasn't trained or it's a new tactic, instead of prancing around like a flyweight, actually use his height and size to do something in the heavyweight division?
The problem is, he'll be even more static and flat footed than he usually is. Should be stronger in the clinches and will probably dig even more so than usual which will be impressiv though.
Counter-puncher wrote:Meh, I have seen more 'suspicious-looking' physiques but people who know more than I do tell me you cant always go by the logic 'ripped= on it'
I just rekon he's put some fat on mate. It spreads out quite well over guys his size.
...... Price gassed out after 2/3 rounds than 5.