Sakio Bika speaking About Calzaghe, Bute, and Ward

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  1. BeastsideBoxing

    BeastsideBoxing "The Thrill" Gavril Full Member

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    I think Bika beats most guys ranked lower than top5 of the division. He would probably be on equal ground with guys like Johnson who after two losses he gone down in rankings at #8 could beat Stieglitz and Oosthuizen #4 and #6 would beat Grooves #7 and Abraham #10, the only guy who probably beats him if he doesn't gets Ko'ed like against AA is Dirrell #9
     
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  2. Maden

    Maden Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Could, would, should... I am not so sure. The fact is, that he has never beaten a top 10 fighter at SMW.
     
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  3. antonio8904

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    this...^
     
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  4. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Nice to hear opinions from fighters who have danced with the top talent in their respective divisions. I still think Calz vs Ward is a toss up and Dawson puts on an incredible performance vs Calz. Other than that Bika is a strong willed fighter and I enjoy watching him scrap. Bika vs Codringtion was an excellent rumble.
     
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  5. s.i.mustata

    s.i.mustata Active Member Full Member

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    you are missing (voluntary or not) another fact: Bika was beaten only by top 3 fighters at SMW :yep
     
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  6. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good op.

    It might be obvious to say but Calzaghe adapating against Kessler in the mid rounds told me there and then he was better than i thought he was.
     
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  7. Totus

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    Interesting, I think the premise is fine, but dosent mean its fact.
     
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  8. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah. Its a huge feat adapting to cabdrivers, gabagemen or janitors.
     
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  9. drozzy

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    Considering that Mr Versatility -who whooped your hero- himself didn't adapt to Bika, it's a fair feat. :lol:

    See rounds 7, 8 and 12 if you wanna make it a debate... ;)
     
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  10. makavel

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    That's why your boy Kessler avoided 2 world champs in order to fight fight one of those you mentioned above.
     
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  11. AnotherFan

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    Yes, or everyone would do it and make the kind of money Bute does :D
     
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  12. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't rate Calzaghe's win over Kessler as High as some do. Kessler couldnt spar because of a badly injured hand that was surgically repaired afterwards. Lets face it. If Kessler was well (a rarity) and fought Joe in Copenhagen I'm quite sure he'd have won another couple of rounds to get the win.
     
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  13. AnotherFan

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    It is very common for boxers to fight with injuries. It's just that some speak louder about it than others.
     
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  14. Maden

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    Yep Bika only fights top 10 fighters (and lose), when there is some sort of title on the line. Agreed that those fights have been against top competetors at the time.
     
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  15. mrvooh

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    Good post :good
     
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