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big lennox wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 09:13 I was hoping for Bakole vs Zhang. That would have been quite something. I think Bakole beats Kabayel.

The Gratest wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 09:54 I'm going with Kabayel, late stoppage over an exhausted Bakole.

Bakole exposed Anderson, but I think it was only a matter of time before someone did that. Anderson's lean back style of avoiding punches left himself open for a guy with Bakole's size. He really looks like a man mountain nowadays but to get to that weight and size, surely he must be skipping some form of cardio training? Or he might just be one of those huge guys who feels comfortable at that weight and can plant his feet without expending too much energy.
I think in his 2 most recent wins, Anderson and Takam (300lbs ) it was telling in what was coming back at him. The only time he looked uncomfortable was when he was pushed up against the ropes by Takam and trying to fight on the inside. He started yelling 'aaaah!' when throwing his shots which to me (I might be wrong) is a sign of someone tiring a bit.

This might play in to Kabayel's style of fighting as he's a very good in-fighter and great to see a heavyweight who throws in bodyshots with the majority of their combos. He exposed Big Mak and took the fight out of Sanchez, although Frank looks like an 'on top fighter', who doesn't fancy it when pressured with things not going his way.
Kabayel was hurt badly against Smakici, but rallied back to wear him down. He doesn't appear to be a big puncher but overwhelms opponents with his pressure, ouput and body shots. If he can avoid Bakole's long punches for the first few rounds, force the pace and push Bakole back to the ropes for an inside fight, I think the weight Bakole now carries will result in him ending up exhausted and stopped late on.

joshj909 wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 13:05

big lennox wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 09:13 I was hoping for Bakole vs Zhang. That would have been quite something. I think Bakole beats Kabayel.

I do think Bakole vs Zhang is a guaranteed blockbuster between two hard hitting behemoths while Parker vs Kabayel would be a matchup between two of the faster heavyweights in the division. It also would have avoided the unnecessary Parker vs Zhang 2 rematch that nobody wants.

knockout wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 13:40 Bakole heavy hands could catch him early but as the fight progresses past mid way then I think MB will start to gas and AK dropping in those body shots he will stop him .

MB at 280lbs plus is foolish

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 18:08

joshj909 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:58

mickey1975 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:55
I was thinking that. He's much better than some think and Bakolie isn't as good as some think.

It would be interesting to see what approach Kabayel takes. The last time Bakole fought a smaller and faster man who was actually skilled he lost. I think I only saw the highlights of his fight against Hunter but I guess if you can avoid the pressure and the big shots you can outpoint him?

I think Bakole is lazy and has low work rate. Agit has a good work rate. I’m going for him

maverick23 wrote: ↑22 Oct 2024, 12:42 Is Martin still with Shalom Billy? Hopefully we don’t have long to wait before he’s next out.

big lennox wrote: ↑11 Oct 2024, 05:57

joshj909 wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 13:05

big lennox wrote: ↑10 Oct 2024, 09:13 I was hoping for Bakole vs Zhang. That would have been quite something. I think Bakole beats Kabayel.

I do think Bakole vs Zhang is a guaranteed blockbuster between two hard hitting behemoths while Parker vs Kabayel would be a matchup between two of the faster heavyweights in the division. It also would have avoided the unnecessary Parker vs Zhang 2 rematch that nobody wants.

Agree with all of this.

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑23 Oct 2024, 18:09 It seems more recently in the heavyweight division that more boxers are earning there title shots now. I think this is in no small part due to Don King's grip on the sport disappearing

If we could just ease up on the constant rematches then the backlog of contenders would get their title crack and keep the world championship fresh.

I also think a world champion who takes on all-comers is judged better historically.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 02:01

THEBUTCH wrote: ↑23 Oct 2024, 18:09 It seems more recently in the heavyweight division that more boxers are earning there title shots now. I think this is in no small part due to Don King's grip on the sport disappearing

If we could just ease up on the constant rematches then the backlog of contenders would get their title crack and keep the world championship fresh.

I also think a world champion who takes on all-comers is judged better historically.

Aj not being a champion for years has helped. Signing Ortiz just to keep him away from AJ was very much like a King trick. Keeping him away from his two biggest rivals whilst fighting the likes of Takam, too.

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 02:45 ortiz's team admitted he was offered a title shot and rejected it. his own trainer went on a podcast and was dumbfounded about it being turned down. he hasnt been involved in any of the recent hot hw fights either and has fought loads of cans in his time. maybe he it has something to do with him .......

joshj909 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:58

mickey1975 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:55

Coco wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:34I fancy Agit

I was thinking that. He's much better than some think and Bakolie isn't as good as some think.

It would be interesting to see what approach Kabayel takes. The last time Bakole fought a smaller and faster man who was actually skilled he lost. I think I only saw the highlights of his fight against Hunter but I guess if you can avoid the pressure and the big shots you can outpoint him?

billy nelson wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 10:12

joshj909 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:58

mickey1975 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:55
I was thinking that. He's much better than some think and Bakolie isn't as good as some think.

It would be interesting to see what approach Kabayel takes. The last time Bakole fought a smaller and faster man who was actually skilled he lost. I think I only saw the highlights of his fight against Hunter but I guess if you can avoid the pressure and the big shots you can outpoint him?

I’m sure Takam was smaller, stopped in 4
Let go of the hunter loss Martin shouldn’t have even been in the ring lol

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑28 Oct 2024, 14:43 Purse bids ordered for Martin Bakole-Agit Kabayel for November 5

billy nelson wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 10:12

joshj909 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:58

mickey1975 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:55
I was thinking that. He's much better than some think and Bakolie isn't as good as some think.

It would be interesting to see what approach Kabayel takes. The last time Bakole fought a smaller and faster man who was actually skilled he lost. I think I only saw the highlights of his fight against Hunter but I guess if you can avoid the pressure and the big shots you can outpoint him?

I’m sure Takam was smaller, stopped in 4
Let go of the hunter loss Martin shouldn’t have even been in the ring lol

billy nelson wrote: ↑22 Oct 2024, 12:38

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 18:08

joshj909 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024, 05:58

It would be interesting to see what approach Kabayel takes. The last time Bakole fought a smaller and faster man who was actually skilled he lost. I think I only saw the highlights of his fight against Hunter but I guess if you can avoid the pressure and the big shots you can outpoint him?

I think Bakole is lazy and has low work rate. Agit has a good work rate. I’m going for him

James Martin throw 147 punches in a round against Yoka, where in gods world do you and you uneducated eye see a low work rate