Beterbiev vs. Gvozdyk is very close to be finalized (this Fall, ESPN). Who wins ? How ?

ValMar · Post by **ValMar** » 16 Jul 2019, 13:34

It might be a very competitive fight. What do you predict ?

boxing_rocks · Post by **boxing_rocks** » 16 Jul 2019, 13:41

If Gvozdyk manages to stay outside, he wins a decision. I haven't seen enough of him though to be sure that he can be evasive enough.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 16 Jul 2019, 13:42

Gvodzyk by stoppage, not very competitive. Definition of the proverbial punchers chance.

gilgamesh · Post by **gilgamesh** » 16 Jul 2019, 13:45

Hard to pick a winner here. Great matchup.

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 16 Jul 2019, 14:03

Never cared for Beterbiev. Very very hittable.

Gvozdyk will completely outbox him.

DrDuke · Post by **DrDuke** » 16 Jul 2019, 14:13

SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 14:03 Never cared for Beterbiev. Very very hittable.

Gvozdyk will completely outbox him.

And maybe even stop him eventually.

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 16 Jul 2019, 14:51

DrDuke wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 14:13
SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 14:03 Never cared for Beterbiev. Very very hittable.

Gvozdyk will completely outbox him.
And maybe even stop him eventually.

Very possible.

But you do need to be cautious with Beterbiev. Not get greedy. His power is legit.

Cent0089 · Post by **Cent0089** » 16 Jul 2019, 16:30

Now this is a FIGHT. I love boxing. Gvozdyk have been more impressive in pro ranks, but i would favor Beterbiev in this one. I predict competetive boxing match until someone got HIT.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 16 Jul 2019, 18:37

Beterbiev's power makes me lean his way.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 16 Jul 2019, 18:42

oogiebe wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 18:37 Beterbiev's power makes me lean his way.

What about his porous defense and weak chin? His power is legit for sure, that's all he has.

boxing_rocks · Post by **boxing_rocks** » 16 Jul 2019, 18:56

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 18:42
oogiebe wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 18:37 Beterbiev's power makes me lean his way.
What about his porous defense and weak chin? His power is legit for sure, that's all he has.

His chin is fine. He was dropped but not hurt.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 16 Jul 2019, 19:11

boxing_rocks wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 18:56
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑16 Jul 2019, 18:42

What about his porous defense and weak chin? His power is legit for sure, that's all he has.
His chin is fine. He was dropped but not hurt.

He sticks it up in the air and he hasn't fought anyone. Though I'll give you weak isn't proven yet.

armageto · Post by **armageto** » 17 Jul 2019, 17:34

Oct 19th in the USA, on an ESPN platform.

Loki · Post by **Loki** » 17 Jul 2019, 17:43

I fancy Beterbiev to rough Gvozdyk up and stop him.

Gvozdyk could outbox him. But, who has Gvozdyk really beat? Is he over-rated after the Stevenson win?

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 17 Jul 2019, 17:57

armageto wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:34 Oct 19th in the USA, on an ESPN platform.

It's gotta be the ESPN+ app.

Too good a bout for regular ESPN.

But no way it would sell on PPV.

armageto · Post by **armageto** » 18 Jul 2019, 02:25

SenorPipino wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:57
armageto wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:34 Oct 19th in the USA, on an ESPN platform.
It's gotta be the ESPN+ app.

Too good a bout for regular ESPN.

But no way it would sell on PPV.

I agree with you. My guess is ESPN+.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 18 Jul 2019, 13:26

SenorPipino wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:57
armageto wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:34 Oct 19th in the USA, on an ESPN platform.
It's gotta be the ESPN+ app.

Too good a bout for regular ESPN.

But no way it would sell on PPV.

What? ESPN is the bigger platform. You're probably right it will be on +, but because college football will be on ESPN.

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 18 Jul 2019, 14:35

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 13:26
SenorPipino wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 17:57

It's gotta be the ESPN+ app.

Too good a bout for regular ESPN.

But no way it would sell on PPV.
What? ESPN is the bigger platform. You're probably right it will be on +, but because college football will be on ESPN.

Yes it's the bigger platform but ESPN usually reserves it's best fights for the app.

It gives viewers an incentive to spend the $5 monthly fee.

And you're right about the college football situation. October 19 is a Saturday so it's a guarantee that the day will be saturated with nothing but football on regular ESPN and ESPN2.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 18 Jul 2019, 14:40

I think it just depends on the day and what else they're televising as to which platform they use. Rare ESPN isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night.

brilo33 · Post by **brilo33** » 18 Jul 2019, 14:57

still dont put beterbeiv amongst the top 5 of the divison though i enjoy watching him fight .he gets hit to much dont think his foot work is great , find him a wild gun slinger , i think he will be sparked out in this fight, Gvozdyk looks a very dangerous banger , and beterbeiv gets to many heads shots , he wont be able to take that many against him , but beterbiev is a dangerous puncher himself more than capable to have improved , good fight but i leaning towards gvozdyk ko win , about time the boxers we want to see fight are fighting , fair play to them

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 18 Jul 2019, 16:50

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 14:40 I think it just depends on the day and what else they're televising as to which platform they use. Rare ESPN isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night.

A good college football game blows away boxing in the ratings.

ESPN is thrilled when boxing pulls in a 0.5 rating. College football may attract a 2.0+ on a Saturday night.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 18 Jul 2019, 16:52

SenorPipino wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 16:50
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 14:40 I think it just depends on the day and what else they're televising as to which platform they use. Rare ESPN isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night.
A good college football game blows away boxing in the ratings.

ESPN is thrilled when boxing pulls in a 0.5 rating. College football may attract a 2.0+ on a Saturday night.

I think that's his point.

SenorPipino · Post by **SenorPipino** » 18 Jul 2019, 17:04

oogiebe wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 16:52
SenorPipino wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 16:50

A good college football game blows away boxing in the ratings.

ESPN is thrilled when boxing pulls in a 0.5 rating. College football may attract a 2.0+ on a Saturday night.
I think that's his point.

Upon further review, you may be right!

When OTO opined that boxing "isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night, "I overlooked the "rare" part.

My bad. But perhaps I should argue to the death that I'm somehow correct. A popular way to go here.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 18 Jul 2019, 17:06

SenorPipino wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 17:04
oogiebe wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 16:52

I think that's his point.
Upon further review, you may be right!

When OTO opined that boxing "isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night, "I overlooked the "rare" part.

My bad. But perhaps I should argue to the death that I'm somehow correct. A popular way to go here.

We already have an EO! LOL!

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 18 Jul 2019, 17:11

SenorPipino wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 16:50
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑18 Jul 2019, 14:40 I think it just depends on the day and what else they're televising as to which platform they use. Rare ESPN isn't going to have something more popular than boxing on a Saturday night.
A good college football game blows away boxing in the ratings.

ESPN is thrilled when boxing pulls in a 0.5 rating. College football may attract a 2.0+ on a Saturday night.

Of course, boxing probably isn't a top 15 sport in the states. That's my point.