Unless Zhang ages overnight i think he may stop Kabayel early

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  1. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I just feel Zhang is overrated. He has huge power but is predictable and has no gas tank. Joyce was made for him, but must be his best win. For me he beat Hrgovic but the big man has not exactly set the heather on fire since receiving his gift decision....beaten by Parker who he couldn't keep down then he beat the shell of the shadow of a much smaller man, similarly made for him. I reqlly feel Zhang and Bakole are massively hyped on the back of not a lot. I hope they both prove me wrong!!
     
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    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

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    I'm not sure if Kabayel can handle the Chinese power. Luckily, Zhang fades after a few rounds. Will be an interesting fight.
     
  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Not actually seen that before, literally got saved by the ref there.

    Have Kabayel winning, but not confident on it. Kabayel's style is pretty tricky for Zhang, especially in the long-run. Zhang is very very dangerous though and can explode out of nowhere. First few rounds will be critical.
     
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    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Big Bang. No Diddy.

    Zhang will be super dangerously in the first 6 rounds and could land the KO punch. If Kabayal fight smart and get to the 2nd half, he’ll have a good chance to win.

    It’s a very intriguing fight. Could go either way.
     
  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a brilliant analysis! Just so happens I have exactly the same opinion! Kabayel by TKO
     
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  6. bigboxinghippo420

    bigboxinghippo420 Member Full Member

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    in my opinion i dont see barrages i think kabayel will roll under zhangs shots and throw counters to the body like mike mccallum did to julian jackson we will have to see if it works
     
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  7. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    That’s the guy that cut fury in sparring awhile back. I’m surprised he’s not fought since his loss to kabayal as he’s quite a good boxer
     
  8. NahMateNoWay

    NahMateNoWay Member Full Member

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    I tend to see an early Zhang knockout, but if Kabayel can weather the storm I don't see how Zhang can take the body attack in later rounds and see the final bell.
    I don't think the cards will matter in this one either way. Love this fight and like both guys
     
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  9. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That is what he will do throughout, investing in the bidy from round one, but once Zhang tires, we will get the two, three, four punch combos around the midriff
     
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    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kabayel takes this in a similar fashion to Parker as he is also a smart fighter...
     
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  11. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    It's a pity that Zhang "entered the game" too late.
    Even so, he has two wins over the previously undefeated Joyce and Wilder.
    But those aren't the only failings of the "Fury Era"; we didn't watch the fights AJ Vs. Fury, and AJ Vs. Wilder.
     
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  12. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What roll? He just lost by getting outworked by Joseph Parker.....

    Zhang is comfortable at a certain pace. Against movers and counter punchers he can be offset.
     
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    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I will bet on Kabayel by KO, probably by bodyshot.
     
  14. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    I have Kabayel beating Zhang.
     
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    Kabayel by late TKO
     
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