Beterbiev vs Johnson is done, October 6

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  1. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Didn't you guys read the title?
    It litterally says "Johnson is done, October 6"
     
    Robney, Jun 26, 2018
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  2. Payback87

    Payback87 Active Member Full Member

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    Very big missmatch.World title holder and former very experienced amateur boxer against domestic/euro level kind of guy.Callum Johnson doesnt even have Campillo/Cloud/Chilemba kind of gatekeeper win to see his level.

    Callum is gonna get bashed for 100-200k back to domestic level.He is 32 years old already but definitely not ready for this.May be he had slim chance after 2-3 gatekeeper tests and im not even confident he could pass those as well.
     
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  3. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I wonder if Beterbievs age and inactivity will finally creep up with him.
    Beterbiev has a lot going on, and one has to wonder how it affects him mentally. The court case vs GYM, inactivity, age and an unknown opponent.
    I would not bet any real money on this.
     
    Badbot, Jun 26, 2018
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  4. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Beterbiev is contesting the court hearing which will see him tied to GYM till 2021. If Beterbiev does not want to fight, he will not fight. He hates GYM.

    Eddie and his DAZN money can just buy the contract from GYM and GYM will not have to go through all this headache and still get any potential future earnings they would have made with Beterbiev upfront.

    In turn, Eddie gets the LHW boogeyman that everyone has avoided and the cash to accelerate his career and to become a key player in the LHW division.
     
    UniversalPart, Jun 26, 2018
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  5. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    And yet, Eddie doesn't have to buy the contract. And why would he? Beterbiev has been a headcase for GYM.
    Beterbiev can still fight, even if he is in a legal battle with GYM.
     
    Badbot, Jun 26, 2018
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  6. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why would Beterbiev want to split his purse between two promotors, especially when he has just taken one to court and lost against?
     
    UniversalPart, Jun 26, 2018
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  7. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He doesn't want to. But he has no choice...
     
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  8. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Johnson is a hero with massive balls. Shame on the rest of the division who have all ducked the Russian monster. He can pat himself on the back for being so brave when he wakes up in the recovery position.
     
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  9. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Like minemax said, this is not up to Beterbiev.
    He can fight or choose not to. He made his choices and now he has to live with them.
    And i dont think he would be splitting his purse with Matchroom, but who knows.

    Eddie buying Beterbievs contract or attempting to do so, has nothing to do with Beterbiev wanting it.
     
    Badbot, Jun 26, 2018
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  10. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Just glad to see Beterbiev back in action.
     
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  11. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Beterbiev is old, past his prime

    That being said


    Beterbiev tko 4
     
    mirkofilipovic, Jun 26, 2018
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  12. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    October? For real? Such a long wait. Light heavyweight is at all time low right now but good match up nevertheless.
     
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  13. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Excuses already pouring in for Beterbiev...
     
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  14. PolishNavy

    PolishNavy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Beterbiev by pain
     
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    BRITISH champion Callum Johnson will challenge the IBF light-heavyweight world titlist Artur Beterbiev.

    The bout will take place on October 6 in the United States, with New York or Chicago likely venues.


    Johnson’s career has been plagued by inactivity but he won the British title, knocking out Frank Buglioni in March in one round. He now goes right into the deep end of world boxing. Beterbiev was a fearsome amateur. He is only 12 bouts into his professional career but has won all 12 inside the distance.

    He won the IBF world title when knocked out Enrico Koelling in the last round of their clash in November 2017 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno. Beterbiev has not fought since but he will be a significant favourite against Johnson.

    Johnson’s trainer Joe Gallagher has previously told Boxing News, “We’re going to fight one of the hardest punchers in world boxing. Everyone goes on about ‘GGG’ but this is the ‘GGG’ of the light-heavyweights. Obviously you’ve got [Dmitry] Bivol in there as well, [Adonis] Stevenson, and now you’ve also got Beterbiev. Callum Johnson, there’s no fear in him. He’s coming off a fantastic win over Frank Buglioni and I’ve always known he’s a powerful puncher. He was a good amateur, he fought Russians on the amateur circuit.”
     
    Serge, Jun 26, 2018
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