Shakur vs Muratalla needs to happen?

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  1. Mike1978

    Mike1978 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Shakur vs Muratalla needs to happen. Shakur said he is dropping down back to 135lb. Muratalla wants it, they are both with Top Rank and both coming off impressive wins.
     
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    TNSNO1878 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Another easy night's work for Shakur, I think. Cruz managed to pick up 5 rounds against Ray, and he's not even a lightweight, really.
     
  3. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Shakur whitewashes him.
     
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  4. Mike1978

    Mike1978 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I got Shakur 7-5 in a competitive fight
     
  5. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's the fight I wanna see, actually!
     
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  6. WBAMitch

    WBAMitch New Member Full Member

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    I still have Shakur a good size favourite, maybe an 8-4 fight.
    The one I would like to see is the Davis fight - yes, either of them, but I mean the one who is currently in the picture. It’s not even the usual boxing politics that is stopping that.
     
  7. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going to be difficult if Shakur doesn't like paying sanctioning fees
     
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  8. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Active Member Full Member

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    Not saying he wins but muratalla will do a lot better than teo. Don’t be surprised if this ends up being a close fight
     
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  9. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Not a bad fight.

    I think Stevenson V Haney would be the best match-up though.
     
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  10. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    This I'd totally watch the highlights the day after
     
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  11. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    No, He just doesn't like paying sanctioning fees for a belt that he isn't defending at the time he's fighting. I agree with him. Why should any fighter need to pay for a belt that isn't on the line?
     
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  12. Ike

    Ike Active Member Full Member

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    I think Shakur is a heavy favorite against Muratalla. I'd much rather see Stevenson against Keyshawn Davis.
     
  13. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i like the fight. i dont think we will see shakur move down. so mura must move up. shakur can stay busy at 140 theres some decent challenges he shouldnt move up just yet. fight dalton smith or issac cruz thats what i see happening. i would say fight key davis but there friends and davis expressed interest in fighting haney so hopefully that happens . or else i would want shakur vs davis. off course tank davis is a good one as well we will see what happens with him.
     
  14. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats your opinion and its valid. But rules are rules. He just starts picking what bills he likes and doesnt like, it must be nice.
     
  15. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    What other belts do fighter have to pay sanctioning fees to when that belt isn't being defended or fought for?
     
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