Bivol had an untimely surgery so now the optics aren't so great on that. He can go fight Turki's other fan favorite Sheeraz or even Beterbiev for the true meanest dog. Benavidez is there as well after Yarde.
I have doubts about Crawford remaining at 168 to regularly defend that title. I just don’t think it was ever his intention and frankly he’d be pushing his luck to do so.
Bivol would beat Crawford up, that's a big ask. He needs to just retire undefeated or at least have a trilogy with Canelo for more money That being said, if Crawford actually beat Bivol for the undisputed LHW championship, he'd be the greatest boxer of all time. I'd struggle to put anyone above him. He'd be above Roy Jones, Pacquiao, Floyd, Greb, Robinson, Leonard, Ali, and it wouldn’t really be debatable
Don't be silly Crawford was willing to go up to 168 for a reason. Because it was Clenelo who is not much bigger than him and it was a very favourable stylistic matchup for him. Bivol would beat Crawford with ease
Hey Canelo did it with Cotto then stayed and fought G Crawford should do the same if he gose back down he a *****
Before tonight's outcome, most would agree but can you be certain Bud has no chance now? He's 3 inches shorter but has a 3 inch reach advantage and he filled out well and didn't look that much smaller than Canelo. At the highest level, it's all about skill and ring IQ. I wouldn't put it past Bud to pull it off.
Crawford would destroy Mbilli. Iglesias would beat Crawford though, as well as Janibek. Those guys are monsters
Biv`ol weighs between 180-184 Crawford was at least 175 tonight IMO and I suspect maybe even more Bivol is still in his prime, still has his speed and sharpness, hits much harder than his record suggest, and has an amazing jab, footwork, accuracy, throws a ton of punches, has a very good chin, and stylistically is a much worse match up for him that even a prime Clenelo would've been. He can't hurt or outbox Bivol and Bivol isn't only an excellent counter puncher and master of distance with an unique style he's a combination counter puncher with great accuracy. This content is protected This content is protected
Lets not get delusional here. One superwelter cherry-picks his way to the top of SMW division with help of pocket judges and questionable decisions. Another superwelter exposes him and everyone cheers it as greatest achievement in history of boxing. Let's leave it at that.
No he wouldn't. Mbilli isn't great but he's far to rough, tough, aggressive, relentless and powerful and busy for Crawford. Easy KO