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Enlightened-One wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 06:04 Apparently, Sefer Seferi has just been installed by Sky Bet as the betting favourite to face Tyson Fury in his first comeback fight.

He’s 39 years of age and has only suffered a point’s defeat against Manuel Charr and was very fortunate to last the distance in that fight, because he took quite a beating. He’s the size of a cruiserweight though and has only competed in two legitimate heavyweight fights, where he weighed 216lbs and 212lbs.

He looked quite small in comparison to the 6' 3½" Manuel Charr and I guess he might be slightly shorter than six feet tall.

I really hope that the bookies get it wrong this time, because despite Seferi’s lack of defeats on his resume, he doesn’t deserve the right to share the ring with someone like Tyson Fury.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 18:55 I think with Dominic Breazeale being an Al Haymon fighter, he may be limited to facing his fellow PBC stablemates. He’s also in line to receive a guaranteed shot at one of the titles, probably against Wilder.

Alexander Ustinov would be a good opponent for Tyson Fury, because a victory would ensure that he’s deemed as being a qualified top ten challenger for AJ’s WBA strap, though I doubt the Russian is capable of generating much interest or revenue on UK shores.

A fight against Shannon Briggs would be an easy sell to the UK market and is likely to generate a lot of money, but it doesn’t really help Fury much (other than to rid himself of some ring rust), because the American isn’t ranked by any of the sports’ governing bodies.

To be honest, I can’t help thinking that none of these three guys will be considered and that we’re more likely to see Tyson Fury face one of the following guys:
• Nathan Gorman
• Nick Webb
• Gary Cornish
• Antonio Tarver

happyNY18 wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 10:59 Breazeale is underrated imo, he's a sturdy opponent. Briggs would a farce that shouldn't even be sanctioned. Fury would put a real beating on him.

HeavyHitters wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 14:55

happyNY18 wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 10:59 Breazeale is underrated imo, he's a sturdy opponent. Briggs would a farce that shouldn't even be sanctioned. Fury would put a real beating on him.

I disagree with you here. If Briggs had enough time to prepare for a fight with Fury, I think he would stand a good chance to get a TKO in the early rounds. Especially if the referee doesn't allow Tyson to hug and hold ( which would probably happen if Briggs got Fury into any trouble early on ).

I'd give Briggs about a 25% chance of getting Fury out before the 4th round. If not, Briggs might slow down a bit in the mid to late rounds, and Tyson winning on points, or a late round stoppage, only because Briggs would be gassed, unable to defend himself up against the ropes.

Either way, I think this fight would be entertaining, and surely not a blowout in favor of Fury.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 12:45

oogiebe wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 12:42 Braezeale is NOT a good fight for Fury out of the gate. He would be good for a third fight or better, depending on Fury's first and/or second performance, once his comeback is in full swing. Braezeale poses a danger to Fury as no one knows how he will react first time in the ring.

I'd love nothing more than to see Fury knocked on his worthless ass first fight back. Then the Boxing world would finally see him for the man I already see him as.

A joke that disgraced the sport and the Heavyweight Championship.

happyNY18 wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 10:59 Breazeale is underrated imo, he's a sturdy opponent. Briggs would a farce that shouldn't even be sanctioned. Fury would put a real beating on him.

Riddick Blowe wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 17:43 Someone like rudenko could fit the bill.

stujones wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 08:08 Breazele is fine, not too dangerous at all. He's Top 15, top 10 at a push but that is it... we know his level. In terms of boxing ability he has had struggles each time he himself has fought in the top 20.

Trinidad fought Mayorga after a 2 year layoff. Ricky Hatton fought a former world champion after a huge layoff also (and at a weight he was never right on).

We treat Tyson with kid gloves.... he says he has the skills - its not as Breazele is a top 5 opponent.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 06:04 Apparently, Sefer Seferi has just been installed by Sky Bet as the betting favourite to face Tyson Fury in his first comeback fight.

He’s 39 years of age and has only suffered a point’s defeat against Manuel Charr and was very fortunate to last the distance in that fight, because he took quite a beating. He’s the size of a cruiserweight though and has only competed in two legitimate heavyweight fights, where he weighed 216lbs and 212lbs.

He looked quite small in comparison to the 6' 3½" Manuel Charr and I guess he might be slightly shorter than six feet tall.

I really hope that the bookies get it wrong this time, because despite Seferi’s lack of defeats on his resume, he doesn’t deserve the right to share the ring with someone like Tyson Fury.

SteveO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 15:13 I guess whoever it is will be fighting for the prestigious Lineal Heavyweight Title.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 17:15

SteveO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 15:13 I guess whoever it is will be fighting for the prestigious Lineal Heavyweight Title.

Just 26 more defenses and Fury breaks Louis' record.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 17:15

SteveO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 15:13 I guess whoever it is will be fighting for the prestigious Lineal Heavyweight Title.

Just 26 more defenses and Fury breaks Louis' record.

oogiebe wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 12:42 Braezeale is NOT a good fight for Fury out of the gate. He would be good for a third fight or better, depending on Fury's first and/or second performance, once his comeback is in full swing. Braezeale poses a danger to Fury as no one knows how he will react first time in the ring.