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Bellew vs Cleverly

Groves vs Degale

how do we see these going if they were fought again?

I see them going the same way as before. I thought Bellew was a little unlucky against Cleverley but I don't know how much either of them have improved since really. I think bellew's traditional style will always have problems against an awkward fighter like Cleverley.

I think GG is underrated too. Before the first fight with de gale I thought de gale would win comfortably, his demolition of Paul smith previously really impressed me. Fast forward and I think GG is improving rapidly and although de gale is fighting marginally better opposition that seem to always have styles that make him look bad, I think GG would fight exactly the same fight as last time and de gale will still not be able to handle it. I think this talk of GG planting his feet etc is garbage, he won't risk standing and trading IMO.

Would love to see these fights though.

If they happened tomorrow I would say Bellew wins a comfortable decision. He has faced much better opponents since they last fought. However, there is very little chance that fight will be made. Bellew is not going to waste his time to get into mandatory position for Cleverly's title.

Groves and Degale. The same thing would happen again, Groves wins a close decision. Booth would have Groves better tactically to get the decision.

probably a draw bellew vs cleverley and id fancy groves to stop degale,groves has matured since there last meeting were as degale has gone off the boil imo

Cleverly v Bellew - I'd probably say it would go the same way. Tight, close decision for Nathan.

Groves V Degale - This one really is a tough one to pick. Evens fight, a decision win to either is possible. Tough one to call.

Same results but wider margins.

George looks to improved for me.
Degales mentality going in is a big decider. if any fighter uses a loss as a motivation it can drive them on, but it doesn't strike me that james has actively pursued this. he made a big noise before they fought and the defeat hurt. he laid low for a while and hasn't really pushed on at a great level since then while groves has climbed the rankings.
George wins again in more convincing fashion.

Cleverly vs bellew is a difficult one. bellew arguably edged the first and has possibly fought the yougher opponents despite nathan being the belt holder. but i just get the feeling cleverly might take this one and i'm not quite sure why.
I've just not felt bellew has looked too convincing recently. although chilembas awkward style has possibly contributed to that

Both 50-50

Both close fights again.

Bellew should target Cleverly, its the most realistic chance for him to nab a title.

Groves to beat DeGale a little bit wider if they meet again.