WBSS super-middleweight competition update - Groves vs Eubank Jr set

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  1. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Hoping for a Cox vs Eubank first round draw, settle that grudge.
     
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  2. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Full odds:

    Callum Smith 13/8
    George Groves 7/4
    Chris Eubank Jr 3/1
    Juergen Braehmer 10/1
    Jamie Cox 12/1
    Erik Skoglund 33/1
    Rob Brant 50/1
    Avni Yildirim 50/1

    Worth a punt on Brant and Yildirim, betting markets are MAD to have Cox at only 12/1 at Yildirim and Brant at 50/1.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 6, 2017
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    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Brant isn't a bad fighter. Not a true top eight super middle, but pretty good. Just watched the of bit of video of him on Youtube. Solid skills, good speed, and can punch. He is moving up from middleweight. If he gets a good draw I could see him maybe upsetting Eubank in the semis before losing to Groves or Smith in the final.
     
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  4. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Brant fought at 178 lb in the amateurs, so moving up from MW won't be a problem. He could even win the thing IMHO, it's only three matches and I give him a chance against everyone.

    As far as I see the 5 people who can win are:

    Smith
    Groves
    Eubank Jr
    Yildirim
    Brant
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 6, 2017
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    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wow, Brant is way better than Skoglund and Cox. I'm definitely looking forward to placing a couple outright bets on each division. I like Groves to beat both Smith and Eubank, so I'd make him almost odds on to win the tourney. Then depending on the draw I'd take one or two guys on the other half. I'm a Eubank hater, but I see Brant as a serious threat to beat him.
     
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  6. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yildirim is a very good fighter too. Wouldn't be surprised to see him or Brant win, an old Groves and an unproven Smith are the favourites after all.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 6, 2017
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    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If they gave me 4/1 odds on Avni against Skoglund, I'd be willing to put half of my salary down to it. I don't know what the oddmakers are thinking.
     
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    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Can't believe Yildrim is 50/1 considering he battered DeGale in sparring and knocked his teeth out.

    Brant is too low as well. Very interesting.
     
    yesihavearm2, Jul 6, 2017
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    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    When is the draw btw?
     
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    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    10pm UK time on Saturday, streamed via WBSS website
     
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    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Braehmer will be fourth seed and fight Yildirim or Brant - the fighters know that they are good even if the punters don't. Chance for very good odds there, I'd pick either to beat Braehmer.
     
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    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    They go where the bettors take them. I think those are insane odds and that they'll have to narrow as more money gets wagered.
     
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I find Brant and his inclusion thoroughly underwhelming, he may be able to get past Cox and Skoglund, but even that is a big maybe, he barely got by Louis Rose. Brant has yet to impress me.
     
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    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Winner of Eubank Jr - Abraham is in. Eubank SR will represent the winner at the draw.
     
    KiwiMan, Jul 7, 2017
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    Seeds will be announced later today.
     
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