Should there be a asterisk on Bivols ’win’ against Beterbiev

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Should there be a asterisk on Bivols ’win’ against Beterbiev

  1. Yes !!

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  2. No

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  3. No because Bivol didnt win (draw/loss)

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bivol fanboys were crying even more, when he got beat in the first fight.
     
  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I guess you agree with judges all the time or is it only when you like a fighter ?

    Yes it was a comphrensive win for anyone who can score a fight not debatable at all.

    1st fight was close maybe a draw 2nd fight no.
     
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  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think considering the loser of a fight in a 1-1 series the better fighter isn't an "asterisk" per say. I think Beterbievs better than Bivol but that isn't really an "asterisk"? Your allowed to consider the loser of a fight the better fighter without calling the outcome into question.

    I do get what you're trying to say though and feel many agree with the spirit of your message.
     
  5. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Beterbiev is the better fighter

    Bivol is the better boxer

    Simple
     
  6. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    I didn't agree with the judges because I had it a draw. But the range of cards was within reason.

    There were still swing rounds. 3 and 10 being crucial rounds on many cards. How one scored those rounds is reflective in the range of score cards of the official judges Calling it a comprehensive win just isn't being objective.
     
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  7. Dynamicpuncher

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    It was comprehensive it was a clear win for Bivol he outlanded Beterbiev in 9 out of the 12 rounds and Beterbiev did significantly worse compared to the 1st fight.
     
  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    He didn't finish as strong he did in the first fight(10 and 12 notwithstanding) and Bivol had a good run in the middle rounds. It was still a very competitive and close fight. So yeah not comprehensive. Sorry bro it is what it is.
     
  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes comprehensive when you get outlanded in 9 out of the 12 rounds and land only 17 percent of your punches its comprehensive.

    Bivol was clearly the better fighter in the 2nd fight that's not even debatable.
     
  10. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    It is debatable. You just think he won.
     
  11. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think it's debatable at all Bivol was clearly the better fighter in the 2nd fight and Beterbiev did considerably worse in the rematch.

    The 1st fight I agree was close I believe I had the 1st fight a draw but the 2nd fight I don't see it.
     
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  12. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    It's debatable bro.
     
  13. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah.
     
  14. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    You disagree that it wasn't conclusive that's your prerogative.
     
  15. IsaL

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    Bivol-Beterbiev happening 7 years after they both became champions at 175 is one of the biggest tragedies in Light Heavyweight history.