We won't know if Bute is a hype job, until we see him fight other quality opponents.

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  1. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    *Mexicans and a Scotsman were certain...



    :patsch I have a horrible feeling that we'll see MAB again.
     
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  2. Hermit

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    Sorry, this is ESB. One fight and you're done. Froch was over a few years back. :lol:
     
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    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    Dirrell was brought along rather poorly/quickly in terms of the tourney. Someone like Arum would have made him into a monster. Arum gets **** on a lot here but Dirrell is the perfect example why TR is tops at what they do.
     
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  4. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed. Arum has the best record of any promoter of all time, when it comes to creating marketable stars. Ironically, he created his only real competitor.
     
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    vnyc Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    agree
     
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  6. pityforbute

    pityforbute RIP Johnny Full Member

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    I have a horrible feeling you're right.
    And I took some pelters for suggesting something bad was in the pipeline the other week.:huh
     
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  7. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Froch exposed Bute's weaknesses, not the fighter as a whole. I think he'll definitely come back and position himself for another elite matchup, whether he wins or not is down to if he can fix them exploited weaknesses.
     
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    Diggersan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    one fight does not make a fighter but a 5th round KO does make a pretty loud statement.
     
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  9. Bogotazo

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    I agree, but the thing is, he already proved himself a pretty good fighter when he dismantled Johnson. Johnson greatly impressed me against Froch, and Bute had his way with him. Old or not, the display of skill was impressive.
     
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    One fight certainly doesn't make a fighter, but he's already lopsidedly defeated two fighters in the current SMW top ten. Both were recent opponents of Froch and Ward. These fights still exist.
     
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  11. jeffjoiner

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    Great post. I never thought about Arum creating the Mayweather monster. He truly is Dr. Frankenstein.
     
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  12. pityforbute

    pityforbute RIP Johnny Full Member

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    I thought he meant Oscar.:huh
    Have I ****ed up here Mr Stone?
     
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  13. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Seevic College > FitzWimarc School.
     
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  14. jeffjoiner

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    Makes more sense.

    My Dr. Frankenstien comment still stands.
     
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  15. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly. Some people are acting like Bute went from beating guys with losing records and then losing to Froch. We already know that Bute is a good fighter because he's beaten good opponents himself. Sure, he might not fulfill some expectations but he isn't ever going to be a hype job either because hype job wouldn't have been able to do what Bute has.

    Can't someone ever just be...good? Do they have to either a P4P great or a bum? ESB is so melodramatic at times.
     
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