Ilunga "Junior" Makabu - could the best h2h CW (with Usyk & Gassiev now at HW) maybe not be in WBSS?

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  1. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I would favor Glowacki, Vlasov, Egorov, Papin in terms of style and quality. Would still give an edge to a faded Lebedev too.

    Haven't watched enough of Lerena and Cieslak to give a firm opinion but based on merit they're just as worthy of a shot against any top guys as Makabu and certianly worthy of a fight against Makabu himself in an eliminator. Gevor and Perez could play foil to Makabu too.

    Doesn't matter what you think h2h, Cieslak is just as proven and worthy of title contention. Trying to pawn off Makabu as the best of the rest is ridiculous.
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    Agree, especially on Vlasov, Egorov and Papin, but I got like 3 hours sleep in the last 2 days, and they slipped my mind.:lol:
     
  3. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    There is enough depth to have a second CW WBSS among prospects and contenders.

    Egorov vs Makabu
    Cieslak vs Papin
    Lerena vs Perez
    Bejenaru vs Gevor
    Vlasov vs Szello
     
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  4. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    No.
    I'd favour all these over Makabu..
    Breidis, Dorticos, Lebedev, Glowacki, Goulamarian, Egorov, Tischenko, Papin
     
  5. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    Egorov is not just the best Cruiserweight prospect, I think hes one of the best prospects in boxing in any weight division.
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Speaking of Bellew.

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  7. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Just watched Goulamirian for the first time against Merhy, man he's no joke. Merhy looked shell shocked being in there with a guy more powerful and aggressive than him. Him vs Egorov would be savage. Lerena and Makabu too.

    Damn, Cruiserweights the best.
     
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  8. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    Yeah, Arsen is a monster, everyone was really high on Merhy, but after taking a look at both, I without hesitation picked Arsen for the upset, he's the more well rounded in every department, relentless, great chin, decent power, great angles, and solid suffocating footwork.He's going tto be an absolute nightmare for most guys at CW, not named Briedis or Dorticos, and even they won't be in for an easy night's work.
     
  9. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Also watched Cieslak vs Kalenga and Durodola. IB saying he's not ready for Makabu and questions him being world class is another ridiculous statement. Guy looked sharp, tricky, and powerful while beating the hell out of both.
     
  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    Stop it.
     
  11. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    :lol:
     
  12. CST80

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    Ciesak is a beast no doubt, and he's impressed me every time I've seen him, but the only thing is, Duradola and Kalenga, have both seen faaaaar better days, I'm pretty sure Makabu would do the same to them, and quicker. Yeah, Makabu go KO'd but, that's not long drawn out beat downs that shorten careers like OD and YK had to endure recently. So... the jury is still out on Cieslak until he fights a non shot to hell fighter, but all things considered, he's looking pretty damn solid so far.
     
  13. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Stop making ridiculous and untenable statements.
     
  14. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    This fight was heaps of fun. I will watch Kudryashov against literally anyone, this guy is must watch TV. Makabu too, for that matter.

    Wanted to change my boxing pick the day before to Makabu but didn't bother logging on to do it. So frustrating.
     
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  15. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone Full Member

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    Conclusion: makabu ain't going to be the man.
     
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