i cant see bute beating ward

indeed, i dont give bute much of a chance against ward. in fact there's not many who could look good against him such is his style.
now bute against kessler i would love to see!!!
reckon kessler could take it after a good scrap.....

 

Bute knocks out Kessler who slowed down. Against Ward we have to favor Ward.

 

I think Bute is Ward's toughest test stylistically.

 

Ward did better as I expected against Froch, but it isn't close to certain that he will beat Bute...
The notion he doesn't want to fight him, wich would give him the Ring and (almost) "undisputed" title plus a sh!tload of money, says a lot already.
Part of the doubt about Bute is because of his chin, wich he won't have to worry about when fighting Ward who can't stop anyone above C level anyway.
Bute himself hits very hard to head and body so is dangerous to everyone.

I actually expect Bute to beat Ward everywhere but in Oakland.

 

Apart from saying you think he would beat a common opponent. Technically (which is what really matters) what makes you think he's too good?

Break it down for us.

 

I can see Ward winning a comfortable UD if he fights southpaw, and forces Bute to come forward. Ward masters range and calculates his transitions between effective counter up-jabs out of range and quick shots on the inside very well. Lead rights on the right on Bute's chin, circling to Bute's left when power straight lefts & hooks are thrown to reset and surprise Bute with jabs again. Less of a schooling than vs Froch, but still a wide UD.

I can also see Bute winning a close fought UD or even by stoppage. If Ward is fine with Bute fighting on the back foot, he'll find out that Bute's head movement can be an issue, as well as Bute's ability to set up counters against pressure fighters. Depending on how close to Bute Ward operates at, Bute could surprise a lot of people with his body work. The combination of speed, accuracy and timing in Bute's shots is a threat to pretty much anybody at 168, including Ward (unless you can confidently say Ward's fought fighters similar to Bute).

 

You can't see it because the fight has not happen yet! THEN YOU WILL SEE IT!

 

I like Bute... and I hope sportsbook likes Ward

 

Bute's one punch thump, handspeed, and southpaw fluidity pose a challenge to anyone at 168.

Bute vs Ward is a 50-50, push type of affair.

 

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Well, that closes the case :yep

 

Hard to argue with Chuck