Fury's opponent for Feb

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  1. Championship

    Championship Lineal Full Member

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    WBO ratings Dec 14
    1 Dereck Chisora (International) UK
    2 Deontay Wilder USA
    3 Andy Ruiz (Int-Cont) USA
    4 Tyson Fury UK
    5 Christian Hammer ROM
    6 Bryant Jennings USA
    7 Charles Martin (NABO) USA
    8 David Price UK
    9 Francesco Pianeta (WBO Europe) ITA
    10 Vyacheslav Glazkov UKR
    11 Alexander Povetkin RUS
    12 Kubrat Pulev BUL
    13 Arthur Szpilka POL
    14 Joseph Parker NZ
    15 Razvan Cojanu (Asia-Pacific) ROM

    I'd guess Pianeta. Ex Klitschko opponent and 6'5.
     
    Championship, Dec 18, 2014
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  2. kovalevtheGoat

    kovalevtheGoat The Chelyabinsk Machine banned Full Member

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    nb fight. tony is tough, and awkward. good name to have on your resume.
     
    kovalevtheGoat, Dec 18, 2014
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  3. BEATDOWNZ

    BEATDOWNZ Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    No point in fighting someone 5 places below you in the rankings.

    I hate it when that happens!
     
    BEATDOWNZ, Dec 18, 2014
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  4. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pianeta is a definite possibility and would be of little risk.
     
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  5. Mr. Iron Chin

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    A. He's a southpaw.

    B. He might KO Fury.
     
    Mr. Iron Chin, Dec 18, 2014
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    Mr. Iron Chin Boxing Addict Full Member

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  7. Ole Mongoose

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    My guess is Hammer.
     
    Ole Mongoose, Dec 19, 2014
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  8. iceferg

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    If it is David Price it would sell out the O2.
     
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  9. I Shot JR

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    MC or Christian?
     
    I Shot JR, Dec 19, 2014
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  10. True_Hero

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    MC would be the tougher opponent.
     
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  11. rossle

    rossle Active Member Full Member

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    Its going to be someone ranked in the EBU and with a recognisable name.

    The best option I can see is Artur Szpilka. He's just come off a win over Adamek.

    Maybe Denis Boytsov. They have asked 4 different fighters.
     
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  12. I Shot JR

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    Good shout on both fronts.
     
    I Shot JR, Dec 20, 2014
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  13. carebear

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    The winner of Ruiz v Liakhovich would be easy enough? But he really needs to fight Pulev or Ustinov both of which he has been ducking.
     
    carebear, Dec 20, 2014
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  14. Pro Punter

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    Spot on

    You cannot expect to go and defeat Wlad after a win against Plodding Journeyman Chisora followed by a can.

    Pulev or Povetkin for me.
     
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    Probably end up with John McDermott for the trilogy
     
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