Are Bute's speed overrated?

He is not slow by any stretch of the imagination. Its decent, obviously not blindingly.

 

He's probably behind Ward and Dirrell in therms of speed. Froch's stance is more bothering, and Bute's deference is vulnerable to some of Froch's best shots.

 

I think he has good timing, and is fluid when throwing his shots.


Ive never watched him and thought jeez this guy is fast

 

Handspeed: decent
Reflexes: average
Footspeed: average/poor

 

Bute likes to plant his feet in a fairly wide stance & his primary means of defence is upperbody/head movement. He's good at slipping single shots but doesnt have the reflexes to avoid combinations & sustained attacks.

Froch was able to land so often because after he stepped in with his left foot Bute didnt readjust & ended up squared up. By not using much lateral movement Bute spent a lot of the fight going straight backwards & onto the ropes.

 

This is because you watched only his last fight. Check Bute vs. Andrade II! He's very fast. Ward has only better footwork than him.

 

...and hand speed, defense, array of punches, ring IQ, technique, heart, reflexes, infighting, outfighting, pretty much everything really.

 

No just Bute .He was overrated !

 

Interesting read. Thanks.

 

The only area where Ward matches Bute is footwork?:huh
Is that your conclusion?

 

He is not faster then Kessler!

 

TBH Kessler isn't as near as fast as Kessler who fought Calzaghe.