Adrian Diaconu versus Jean Pascal

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Disagree with you there. He's on a mad, mad diet to keep him at 160, he'll be bigish at 168, there's no reason at all he can't make 175 with a little bit of help for the right people.

    His punch resistance and heart are beyond reproach.
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Is a chance?Psss,I'm hoping Bouchard makes a gameplan for that situation:D
    Hell yeah there is a big chance.Luckily Pascal's stamina is weak also and by the time Diaconu is tired hopefully Pascal is right there with him.
    I just can't picture Pascal not getting unfocused and squareing up,at least a few times.
     
    catasyou, Jun 16, 2009
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  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Agreed 100% there,the armenian is a warrior and I'm a big fan.

    But he will get beat at 168.He won't make it to 175.
     
    catasyou, Jun 16, 2009
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    This is how I see it. I have the oddest feeling this one may boil down to heart, and that usually-bull**** cliche about "who wants it more".

    Who do you think has his number at 168?
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  5. fenian 67

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    he won every round on 2 judges scorecards lost one on the other and lost 2 on most peoples cards and was generally given a lot of trouble in the second half of the fight by a very poor opponent
     
    fenian 67, Jun 16, 2009
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  6. fenian 67

    fenian 67 Active Member Full Member

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    i didnt think stamina was an issue for pascal in the froch fight.he was still throwing a ot of punches in the 12th round although there werent as strong as his earlier in the fight
     
    fenian 67, Jun 16, 2009
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  7. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Could be plenty of guys.
    Kessler,Bute and Andrade spiring to mind.

    I thought he lost one at most,the one in the middle where he got caught a few times.Definetely not ''a lot'' of trouble.A lot means when it's actually a fight.
     
    catasyou, Jun 16, 2009
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  8. McGrain

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    I think Kessler is a good shout, I disagree where the other two are concerned. Bute was basically outlasted by a game Andrade, but Andrade is really, really limited. Last time out he looked sloooooooow. He's an accident waiting to happen at the highest level for me.

    I'd really like to see any one of these fights, but the only one I wouldn't make him a favourite in would be Kessler.
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  9. BigBone

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    It's gonna be a good fight. Pascal is the better fighter skill vs. skill, and certainly better than Chris Henry, but it all depends on how well can he adjust to the LHW division and to Diaconu's strong physical style, which makes this fight hard to pick, therefore the boxing fan excited. If he can manage to box his way through the 1st half of the fight, controlling the pace, outworking Diaconu and taking minimal damage, he'll finish strong in the last rounds. If he can't keep Diaconu away and it turns out to be a war, Pascal will only have a chance if he can bring up good power from 168, otherwise he's going to lose.
     
    BigBone, Jun 16, 2009
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  10. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Agree to disagree.
    I'd give Andrade an awesoem shot at winning,outworking him and with his chin he could take his shots.
    It's all talk anyway.We will see.
     
    catasyou, Jun 16, 2009
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  11. McGrain

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    Good post Big Bone. Pascal has some experience at 175, don't forget.
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  12. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Let's hope so!

    Anyone know if Andrade-Bute are any closer to sorting out a rematch?
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  13. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Lucian is trying to get Froch unification in september.

    IF not then it's gonna be Bute vs Andrade II.

    At least that is the latest new which was a while ago.
     
    catasyou, Jun 16, 2009
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  14. McGrain

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    Cool, thanks.

    I think Froch would beat Bute, what do you think?
     
    McGrain, Jun 16, 2009
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  15. Shattered Glass

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    Abraham would be fine at 175 I'm sure. He is a very, very tough man and a stone won't change that.
     
    Shattered Glass, Jun 16, 2009
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