Does Gradovich stand a chance against Selby?

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  1. ideafix12

    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Gradovich is the better, but hes going to be robbed i think.
     
  2. QuadrupleG

    QuadrupleG MAZAFAKA Full Member

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    It is easy to look skilled against bums. Let's see how Selby will look under pressure. Most likely, he will deflate like other overhyped Brits when they meet a quality opponent.
     
  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Well...a few of his opponents were good enough to not quite refer to as bums. Binman (though getting a bit worn), Lindsay, Simion, Brunker... granted none world class but I wouldn't say bums either.

    All that said, yes, there's a massive gulf between Gradovich & the level Selby's fought at.

    This is a big step up for the Rican-stached Brit, not so much for the Mexican Russian.
     
  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    I expect a close fight. Selby gets the home nod.
     
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    Super Hans The Super One™ banned

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    Most surprising thing about ellerbe the alts post is that he managed to get through it without dissing The Special One™
     
  6. themanat168

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    Easy win for selby, Gradovich is average at best.
     
  7. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    I see Gradovich digging in and putting in grinding work to what should be a decisive victory while pulling ahead in the second half but will end up a draw (possible robbery loss alert in this one too).
     
  8. Pound4PoundGG

    Pound4PoundGG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i have money on gradovich to win real money not vcash. My reasoning is because I think he will overwhelm selby and be to active for him. Selby hasnt been in with anyone yet. Gradovich has defended his belt 5 times i beleive and he was the underdog when he won the belt and was the underdog when he first defended it. Hes the unbeaten champion. Lee selby i beleive is overrated and will lose this fight. The odds are very good for gradovich.
     
  9. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gradovich can be outboxed. Velez and Dib were giving him some trouble with the jab.
     
  10. Hercegovac

    Hercegovac Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm pretty sure Jose Mourinho trademarked 'the special one' way before Kell even went into boxing