Ray really struggles to make weight. That will definitely be a factor in his decision making.
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SeanBrennan
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I agree re Wardley, he seems to fight better when he gets whackedGrilling Machine wrote: ↑25 Mar 2024, 19:43I would.
I generally disagree with the forum on two heavies: Hrg and Wardley. I think Hrg's the most overrated since Pulev, and that Wardley could reach 5-10 in the rankings with a fair wind.
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Gawd, when did this get so corny?
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margaret thatcher
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great card! hope the fights stick
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gregregegg
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Think Bivol, ford, Austin and richards will get the win for the non heavyweight fights I think.
I really struggle to have a pick on the two heavyweight fights…
Hrg vs DDD… part of me says hrg to good but that’s based on him looking good as a rank prospect befor he put on 30lb and fell in love with power… 50-50 well if I had to 49ddd- 51hrg
Zhang vs wilder also feel it’s a 50-50 wilder will find right hands early… will they flatline Zhang? Zhang will also land, and hard to imagine wilder taking that either… I would edge it to Zhang which feels insane knowing wilder will land a few bombs…. 49 wilder - 51 Zhang type thing for me initially.
I really struggle to have a pick on the two heavyweight fights…
Hrg vs DDD… part of me says hrg to good but that’s based on him looking good as a rank prospect befor he put on 30lb and fell in love with power… 50-50 well if I had to 49ddd- 51hrg
Zhang vs wilder also feel it’s a 50-50 wilder will find right hands early… will they flatline Zhang? Zhang will also land, and hard to imagine wilder taking that either… I would edge it to Zhang which feels insane knowing wilder will land a few bombs…. 49 wilder - 51 Zhang type thing for me initially.
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jameswilson
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I’ll be honest this is a hell of a lot better than I expected.
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margaret thatcher
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f@cking saudis and their endless cash 
card is like playing fantasy matchmaker
card is like playing fantasy matchmaker
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big lennox
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Looks like a superb show!
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maverick23
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Amazing show. Will struggle on PPV though I think as it doesn’t have a fight that will get casual fans excited.
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Betting favourites are:
Zhilei Zhang (Queensbury)
Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
Ray Ford (Matchroom)
Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensbury)
Craig Richards (Matchroom*)
Zhilei Zhang (Queensbury)
Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
Ray Ford (Matchroom)
Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensbury)
Craig Richards (Matchroom*)
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jameswilson
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gonna be a cracker of an evenings entertainment !
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He's nearly a 2/1 underdog. He's definitely a live dog at least.
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Wait, this is the Bert/Bivol undercard, isn’t it?
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maverick23
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Sheeraz v Williams, very interesting match on paper.
I’ve slated Wilder for years but I think he could stop Zhang late.
I’ve slated Wilder for years but I think he could stop Zhang late.
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That’s insanity. Most of these fights would be forced as headliners over here. Be great for betting this
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I don't care if the atmosphere is shite , don't care if there's corny filler bits in-between fights (not that they'll be much time ) ,
Don't care if the place is full of celebrities and stars (whatever they are doesn't impress me)
All hail Mr Turkey.
What a night of boxing.
Don't care if the place is full of celebrities and stars (whatever they are doesn't impress me)
All hail Mr Turkey.
What a night of boxing.
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SeanBrennan
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it really is a brilliant card. I think we'll all be watching. I think Willy Hutchinson could cause an upset here. I think Spider is going to be a fantastic fighter under Shane too. Genuinely exciting. I love watching Nick Ball too, like a pitbull. Seems very relaxed too.
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Love him or loathe him, this is what he is great at.
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Well....hard to grumble about this being PPV. What a night's boxing this will be.
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golden_labrador
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surprised by the Willy appearance - he was a shooting star till Lennox Clarke exposed his glass jaw. he's dangerous if he doesn't take a hit to the chin though.SeanBrennan wrote: ↑16 Apr 2024, 15:52 it really is a brilliant card. I think we'll all be watching. I think Willy Hutchinson could cause an upset here. I think Spider is going to be a fantastic fighter under Shane too. Genuinely exciting. I love watching Nick Ball too, like a pitbull. Seems very relaxed too.
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Just bonkers to do this on the same day as the Champs League final given the potential UK audience for this. Timings may be interesting?