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Possible Rematches

Posted: 07 Mar 2017, 09:42
by fightfan95
Rank these rematches in the order you want to see and the result you think it would be.

- Kovalev v Ward II
- Groves v DeGale II
- Frampton v Santa Cruz III
- Chisora v Whyte II
- Haye v Bellew II

Re: Possible Rematches

Posted: 07 Mar 2017, 12:33
by Enlightened-One
fightfan95 wrote:Rank these rematches in the order you want to see and the result you think it would be.

- Kovalev v Ward II
- Groves v DeGale II
- Frampton v Santa Cruz III
- Chisora v Whyte II
- Haye v Bellew II
In terms of pure entertainment:
- Chisora v Whyte II
- Haye v Bellew II
- Kovalev v Ward II
- Groves v DeGale II
- Frampton v Santa Cruz III

Re: Possible Rematches

Posted: 07 Mar 2017, 15:25
by HyacinthusTurnipseed
Kovalev v Ward II - the two highest quality operators on this list, with enough ambiguity over who should have won to make it worth them doing it again (still haven't seen the fight (wasn't on YouTube for a while but looks like it is now so I'll probably watch it tonight)).

Frampton v Santa Cruz III - While the rematch was maybe a letdown from the first, I do think Frampton is capable of approaching the fight from a completely different mindset and making the third fight a different experience. It felt to me in the rematch that he adapted to LSC new look fairly quickly and fairly well defensively but very poorly offensively. If he comes through a whole camp anticipating that he will have to responsibly lead the action for stretches of the fight there is at least a chance he'll do better. And we know LSC can bring it if necessary. Maybe I'm being too optimistic?

Groves v DeGale II - Think this one goes somewhat similarly to the first (bursts of action, stretches of circling by Groves especially), except a few big rounds early (maybe a KD or two) seal the deal in DeGale's favour this time.

Chisora v Whyte II - The first was sloppy, hearty fun but I'd rather see them in with other guys at this point. Would still happily watch a rematch, mind.

Haye v Bellew II - Bellew being better at absorbing Haye's power than most any of us expected make a rematch somewhat interesting, though while there was drama in how the first fight unfolded, if Haye's leg (or anywhere else significant) goes again it'll end up a total snoozer. Haye is basically the Darren Anderton of boxing at this point.

Re: Possible Rematches

Posted: 07 Mar 2017, 21:27
by tiny_acres
Only rematch I want to see is Povetkin vs VADA.
Should be another knockout win for VADA and end his career for good

Re: Possible Rematches

Posted: 07 Mar 2017, 22:17
by Loki
fightfan95 wrote:Rank these rematches in the order you want to see and the result you think it would be.

- Kovalev v Ward II
- Groves v DeGale II
- Frampton v Santa Cruz III
- Chisora v Whyte II
- Haye v Bellew II
Kovalev v Ward. Not for excitement, but to settle the score as it was close.

I can't see Whyte v Chisora being better than there first fight. That was unexpected dynamite.