Why isn't Bute calling out Hopkins.

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  1. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I remember he called out someone after the Zuniga fight. Bute was asked if he wanted Kessler next and his answer could be intepreted as a call-out: "Eeeerrrmmm.... eh .... There are other champions...."

    So he called out all the other champions.
     
    BatTheMan, May 27, 2011
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  2. RustBelt

    RustBelt The Pride Of Youngstown Full Member

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    He doesn't call out anybody... Let's his people make the fights in Montreal
     
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  3. FistsOfFury

    FistsOfFury Active Member Full Member

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    Kessler has only been on his radar recently, I'm talking about the last two years of poor defences. Also, Kessler has an upcoming fight, Bute can move up and fight Hopkins and go back down to fight Kessler when Kessler is ready.
     
    FistsOfFury, May 27, 2011
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  4. laffie

    laffie Montreal Full Member

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    Contract. Bute had already signed with Showtime when Hopkins signed with HBO. That alone, in the real world, makes it impossible to see a fight between them before at least a year. Secondly, Hopkins has to face Dawson. That's what the WBC AND HBO wants him to do.
     
    laffie, May 27, 2011
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  5. laffie

    laffie Montreal Full Member

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    He was supposed to fight your favourite fighter on HBO. You know, before he gets beaten by a JMW?

    If Bute didn't fight Pavlik, it is not his fault. More, Bute had agreed to fight him in USA.

    Were you saying Bute doesn't want to fight outside of Montreal? :rofl
     
    laffie, May 27, 2011
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  6. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    It's never Bute's fault :dead
     
    SimplyTheBest, May 27, 2011
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  7. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    You can get Showtime and HBO fighters to fight, it has been done before, though I do understand it is not always easy.
    As said though, Hopkins could relinquish his WBC title and fight Bute, which Im sure Hopkins would IF it made better financial sense
     
    bailey, May 28, 2011
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  8. Chempasillo

    Chempasillo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    because he is a super middleweight and X is now a full LH
     
    Chempasillo, May 28, 2011
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  9. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    bute has a full schedule the remainder of the year. Then next year to gets the Super 6 winner, most likely Glen Johnson.
     
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  10. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    why isnt Hopkins calling out Lebiediev?
     
    Stinky gloves, May 28, 2011
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  11. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nothing except Mendy is set in stone. No reason why he shouldnt respond to Hopkins.
     
    BatTheMan, May 28, 2011
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  12. s.i.mustata

    s.i.mustata Active Member Full Member

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    i've heard interbox tried to get Hopkins; they sent him 3 offers, all of them turned down; but all this when Hopkins was targeting Pascal, an undisputed champ at 175, with weaker stamina, lower ring IQ and non-that-threatening punching power (compared with Bute).
     
    s.i.mustata, May 28, 2011
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  13. BatTheMan

    BatTheMan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If that was the case why doesn't Interbox tell that in public? That would be a great pwnage on Hopkins.

    In other words it's hard believing you.
     
    BatTheMan, May 28, 2011
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  14. Big_Bill_Bronzy

    Big_Bill_Bronzy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins made 3 offers, not Bute... :patsch
     
    Big_Bill_Bronzy, May 28, 2011
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  15. Escopeta

    Escopeta Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is Bhop some semi pro journeyman?
    Nah therefore Bute cant fight him because [insert excuse]
    Once Mendy is done i can see Bute calling out RJJ
     
    Escopeta, May 28, 2011
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