Does Lebedev deserve a shot at the undisputed title?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by jmashyaka, Feb 4, 2018.


Should he get to face winner?

  1. Yes, he has given us some fantastic wars

  2. No, he should of entered the tournament

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  1. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’m in two minds about this. Lebedev has always been a warrior and has thrilled fans with some fight of the year contenders so I could see that argument being made.

    On the flip side, he shouldn’t even have kept his belt because he lost to Gassiev. Not to mention he chose not to enter the tournament and allowed those guys to do all the heavy lifting.

    I personally had Lebedev scraping the Gassiev fight, so Gassiev wins then I wouldn’t mind him getting a shot but if Usyk wins he deserves a chance to fight a voluntary as he has been on the road the whole tournament.

    Thoughts??
     
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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Depends what he does in the meantime. He should fight one of the losers in the summer.
     
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  3. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah great idea, maybe Briedis vs Dorticos and winner fights Lebedev, the winner of that fights the undisputed champ.
     
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  4. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You don’t mind that he only put his IBF belt up for that Gassiev fight.
     
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  5. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Lebedev is a warrior, I think he will get to fight someone after the tournament is over..............
     
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  6. lufcrazy

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    Yeah he arguably beat Gassiev anyways.
     
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  7. Dfaulds

    Dfaulds Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No.
     
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  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Still one of the top guys at CW.
     
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  9. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    I think at Leb's age it would have been too much wear and tear to have entered the tournament. I don't mind seeing him take on the winner as I think he's deserved that right with his gruelling battles over the years; and it's not like he's some pretender waiting on the sidelines to pick off the winner. He's a warrior through and through.

    I wouldn't expect him to win however. I think his best days are behind him.
     
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  10. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Honestly? I don't remember that fight being close at all. Gassiev clearly outworked and hurt him.
     
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  11. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    I can get with that as well. Lebedev vs anyone in the last four would be a barnburner. I'd prefer to see him against Briedis or Dorticos, as I think Usyk would outpoint him fairly one-sidedly, and we've already seen him vs Gassiev (be up for a rematch though).
     
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  12. JacobEr

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    I think he rather doesn't deserve, Lebedev passed his peak, and the fight against Gassied or Usyk would be a mismatch. Anyway Lebedev lost his belt after fight with Gassiev and only undercover games allowed him to save his champion status. And Lebedev was also invited to the tournament.
     
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  13. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He shouldn’t even have had the belt, how do you keep your belt when you lose and it’s not a catch weight fight. I think a situation where took on one of the semi finalists of the competition would be cool with me. I don’t think he deserves a straight shot for beating Mark Flanagan.
     
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  14. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I thought he beat Gassiev clearly and was surprised to see the decision go the other way. if Gassiev beats usyk I think he should try to beat lebedev for real

    I mean who else is left anyway
     
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  15. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah, Id rather see Vlasov or even Bellew get a shot
     
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