Guess Stevenson-Haney is happening

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  1. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm with you -- I give Haney plenty of credit for being willing to fight anybody and always wanting to prove himself. When he says he wants a fight or would take a fight, he should 100% be believed, as his resume shows he ain't lying.
     
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  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Shakur is great on the front foot; he would just prefer not to fight like that because of his timing, reaction, and feet. He's got so many options at distance, it makes sense.

    Shakur ending up with a lopsided decision here wouldn't surprise me. He looked incredible against Teo. I'm intrigued for this fight in an academic way. I want to watch it and see how it goes, see film study beforehand, watch film study after, etc. It won't get the blood pumping but in terms of actual skill on display and the sweet science itself, it'll be as high level as it gets. It's one to study, not one to throw a party to watch.
     
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  3. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Fight needs to happen why would you be against it
     
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  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I respect Haney for wanting to make the best fights happen and is also willing to drop down to meet with Shakur halfway. It may not be the most exciting match up but it's definitely a fight that should happen for the fans to see who is better. I'm hoping they can make a deal and have it happen later this year.
     
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  5. LoveThis

    LoveThis Sweet Science Full Member

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    I would love the matchup. That's for hardcore fans and purists. Anyone who has boxed (or at least the ones with a boxer style) should like to watch this. It's not a lopsided fight and haney can actually compete on the timing and jab stevenson has.

    I'd rather watch haney vs stevenson than someone outmatched anyways. I bet it will be better than the lopez fight. And if lopez was outmatched like this and zepeda, too, whom else do you want stevenson to fight?

    It's a great matchup, guess it has to have the right fight-card. I will be looking forward to this IF it actually Happens
     
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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed it needs to happen. Not against it just think it could be a negative affair.
     
  7. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    If the undercard is garbage I'll be watching the highlights or lack there of on youtube the next day
     
  8. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    He just ducked rolly
     
  9. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    I maybe alone on this but I favor Haney.
     
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  10. Hi-Tech

    Hi-Tech Active Member Full Member

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    Although it may never happen but it would be interesting if Teo vs Keyshawn is the undercard. Both guys want to go up to 147 and I think Keyshawn's more aggressive style fits Teo better than Shakur's.
     
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  11. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I’m actually thinking that Haney has what it takes to spoil Shakur’s party. Shakur doesn’t have the elite pressure and aggression of Loma nor the power of Ryan Garcia. This what makes this match up interesting since Haney is someone that can be a nightmare for Shakur to deal with.
     
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    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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  13. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    this is why this fight is so intriguing. you can make a case for either man being a real difficult time for the other, capable of neutralizing a lot of the other guy’s usual strategy and advantages.

    this is one I hope the YouTube film study channels go crazy with. And I hope they do really detailed breakdowns after. There’s going to be a lot of high level split second exchanges to look at.
     
  14. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Details on this? Doesn’t even make sense. I’d favor Haney over Rolly.
     
  15. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    May not be exciting but it needs to happen. Haney fights everybody.
     
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