Bakole v Zhang..

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  1. 10counts

    10counts New Member banned Full Member

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    Now this is a HW fight... Who would u pick?
     
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  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be a fantastic fight, but for now I would still choose Zhang because it seems to me that he is more lethal in the early rounds, but if Bakole manages to drag him into deep waters then Bakole could also win, all in all I hope that this fight will be realized...
     
  3. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    Zhang KO. Early!
     
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  4. keepemup

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  5. serioussam

    serioussam Active Member Full Member

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    I think it would go like the Joyce fight. Bakole would be more active but Zhang would definately land some destructive bye-bye-bombs in the first 4 rounds and end the fight, it wouldn't even be a technical KO
     
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  6. peter_uk

    peter_uk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like both guys, but if have to put money on it then I would say Zhang. Marching foward toward Zhang with a leaky defence is a recipe for disaster; Zhang will land incapacitating bombs that could get Bakole out there or leave him on ***** street for much of the fight. TBF to Bakole, if he manages to navigate the first few rounds without taking much damage then he definitely has a shot at taking out a fatigued Zhang late on.
     
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  7. ILikeBoxingForRealz

    ILikeBoxingForRealz Active Member Full Member

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    Yes sir, I been advocating for this fight since the completion of Martin's terrific performance vs Anderson. Would be a bruising fight no doubt. I'd take Bakole tho tbh. Age on his side, both same height. Virtually mirror imagine in weight, shape and form. But I feel having age, along with a better gas tank then Zhang, and on top of that he hits very hard and clean. Bakole here
     
  8. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

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    I would pick Zhang but it’s a pick ‘em fight really
     
  9. Lecowas

    Lecowas ... Full Member

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    Zhang early KO in Joyce rematch fashion. Bakole is cement footed and I only picked him against Anderson cos I knew Anderson doesn't hit heavy.

    Bakole CANNOT bully Zhang the way he did with Anderson
     
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  10. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's the fight .. right there.

    Sign them up for a trilogy right now.
     
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  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bakole already lost to little Hunter because he gave Bakole some movement
     
  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'd favour Zhang, he's craftier with his shots and Bakole's pressure style will likely walking him into a counter. Bakole will need a chin as good as Hrgovic or Parker for him to get out of those early rounds.
     
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  13. Skins

    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's a fight I might pay to see
     
  14. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    awesome fight. do it in vegas.
     
  15. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Billy Nelson pretty much confirmed in an interview today that this fight is happening on the Usyk vs Fury II card in December. Can't wait.
     
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