I haven't seen enough of either fighter to say how this fight will unfold. Based on what I've read about both guys, though, I believe Bidenko has a chance of winning. The reports about Boytsov suggest that he's not the dynamic prospect his backers originally made him out to be. From what I've seen of his films, his power doesn't seem overwhelming. I find it unimpressive that Boytsov couldn't stop Madalonne within the distance. Bidenko, from what I've read, is a very competent technical boxer. He also has a significant height advantage over Boytsov. I wouldn't rule out Bidenko's chances of winning. Disturbing for Bidenko, however, is that he has not fought for a full year.
Yup me . . . I'm biting the bullet. Bidenko's only losses are against Valuev in 2002 in his third PRO fight and against Virchis in a KO in the 12th round in 2005 where he was leading in all scorecards. The risk is worth taking . . . he can win this via decission.
I heard Bidenko was robbed in fight against Valuev in Japan. Japanese crowd booed when was announced that Valuev won the fight. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaigdKiO8Xc[/url]