"Murat Gassiev is the hardest puncher I've ever been in a ring with" - Ola Afolabi

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  1. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well stated, I knew he reminded me of someone, and it is indeed Beterbiev. Similar facial features/expression.

    Yeah. He took Lebedev's shots really well but I'm not sure he'd like a big Wilder or AJ right hand. Still, at 23 he's got time to tighten up that defence, and it was already good enough to beat Lebedev.
     
    KiwiMan, Dec 4, 2016
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I think Gassiev has a shot, he's a real tremendous pressure fighter that could cut the ring off as well. If Gassiev can take USYK'S movement away and force him to stand his ground then it's quite possible Gassiev can win and by stoppage. He looked good against Lebedev and I think he can hang with USYK from a technical standpoint as well. He's got skills.
     
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  3. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Gassiev is the oldest looking 'just turned 23 year old' I've seen. I can't believe he's a little younger than me.
     
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  4. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I don't think Gassiev has any chance of beating Usyk. Usyk's a big Cruiser who'll completely outbox him.
    Let's see how much Abel Sanchez can develop him.
     
    Gannicus, Dec 4, 2016
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  5. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    You never say a puncher has no chance in the fight game.
     
    drenlou, Dec 4, 2016
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  6. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep Usyk too mobile
     
    Angler Andrew, Dec 4, 2016
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  7. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Same age but next to him i look like 16...
     
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  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    What about the Fury clan?
     
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  9. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Since hes so young, I can imagine him growing into HW overtime.

    Bit like Haye, he has the power that will carry up.
     
    Limerickbox, Dec 5, 2016
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  10. silencio

    silencio Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Descendants of the ancient Alans...
     
    silencio, Dec 5, 2016
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  11. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    For a lowly dive taker Afolabi knows his ****, huh?
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 22, 2017
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  12. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    I think Usyk wins the tournament, but Gassiev is awesome!!!
     
    Farmboxer, Oct 22, 2017
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  13. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    Hahaha, you are a fan of the cruisers.

    Its all those exciting Eastern Euro's that perked your interest.

    Who's your favourite? Or too many to pick?
     
    latineg, Oct 22, 2017
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  14. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Your off your rocker kid.

    It goes like this

    Wlad > AJ > GGG > Beterbiev > Gassiev > Wilder
     
    Reg, Oct 22, 2017
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  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    You talking p4p or straight-up?
     
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