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Not scoring it but Bivol in a much better position here with 2 rounds to go than the first fight
 
I wanted Beterbiev to win first time round but absolutely chuffed Bivol has got redemption tonight and won because he is such a quality operator and deserves to have those belts. I dont want a trilogy, these guys deserve to have a win each, lets have it there. That double bill is up there with the two Canelo vs GGG bouts.
 
Another fantastic fight.

Bertabiev looked fantastic early in the fight but kind of lost his way. Possibly pushed the pace too early which allowed Bivol to take too many rounds. Bivol a deserving winner.
 
Gringo said:
I wanted Beterbiev to win first time round but absolutely chuffed Bivol has got redemption tonight and won because he is such a quality operator and deserves to have those belts. I dont want a trilogy, these guys deserve to have a win each, lets have it there. That double bill is up there with the two Canelo vs GGG bouts.
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Pretty much how I feel. Let it rest here
 
These elite guys, Beterbiev, Bivol, Usyk, Canelo (yes, even him), Fury even, they ain't just about attack and skill, they are tough as nails and can take hits as much as they can give.
 
Bivol deserved the first bout as well for me in a tight fight. Very happy he's crowned undisputed boxing undoubtedly won today.

The west / europe would never be able to throw a multitude of cards at this level with the promotional issues and egos in the way. "Money answereth all things" as the scripture says.
 
I had Bivol narrowly winning the first fight and this one a draw, so I’m happy with the outcome. I think both fighters were better second time around and it made for a great fight.
 
M15 Red. said:
Buatsi/Yarde next.

Winner loses to Bivol.
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Disappointed in Buatsi he should have had a world title fight 3 years ago, remember Eddie saying he was offered Bivol during that time period and declined.

Something I have learnt through my own vocation as an important principle you can't wait for the perfect opportunity, it never comes along, you have to seize whatever the present moment is. Joshua didn't back himself now he's lost a massive amount of momentum losing to an ageing Smith. Also ruins his credibility in negotiations from a financial standing.

Compared to those he came up with domestically between Craig Richards and Yarde, yes they've got losses on their record but it has come against world class opponents, Buatsi now has to go back to the drawing board and it's not like he was working from a strong foundation beforehand he's still thriving off his 2016 olympic run.
 
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Gringo said:
I wanted Beterbiev to win first time round but absolutely chuffed Bivol has got redemption tonight and won because he is such a quality operator and deserves to have those belts. I dont want a trilogy, these guys deserve to have a win each, lets have it there. That double bill is up there with the two Canelo vs GGG bouts.
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I agree, there’s almost no point in a third, other than Beterbiev wanting his titles back, they have been really hard to separate over 24 rounds and can’t see that changing over another 12.
 
A lot of the pundits wanted a Bivol win solely to get a third fight so I think it will happen.
 
youngrell said:
I agree, there’s almost no point in a third, other than Beterbiev wanting his titles back, they have been really hard to separate over 24 rounds and can’t see that changing over another 12.
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Beterbiev mentioned he didn't want this one and he didn't really sound keen on a third
 
Yeah I don't think there's much point in a third fight strangely enough, either fighter could have won both fights, and they were both razor close. Both deserve a fight each.

It was the same with Canelo and GGG although you could probably argue the most dominant performance out of all 5 fights was GGG's performance v Canelo I.

The difference is Bivol and Beterbiev aren't the golden goose, both are just fighters with limited English and don't chase the limelight. I'm not saying Canelo does, as he's quite reserved but you always knew he was going to be favoured by the judges going into the GGG fights.
 
A fight that never really made sense - for either fighter. This one's for the promoters
 
Glorio said:
A fight that never really made sense - for either fighter. This one's for the promoters
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That they're pulling these stunts early doors tells you they're going to really have to sell the shit out of this

Expect the dad's to be facing off in a presser at some point soon - I imagine that fight would sell better than their offsprings
 
I hate Eubank Jr. as a fighter but he’s a quality wind up at a presser.

Benn I’m the opposite with, I don’t get why he’s so aggro like he’s been dragged up off the streets.
 
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