Janibek vs Crawford

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  1. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    I hope you're right!

    Hes 38 now, and only fights once a year.
     
  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Not sure why Crawford wouldn't take the fight Janibek would have to KO him to come away with a draw, Crawford would have his obligatory heavily stacked deck with the fight being in his country with a home ref and 3 home judges, or at worst 2 albeit it would likely be 3, and he's way more experienced and is the bigger man with a 3.5'' reach advantage or at worst would weigh at least about the same as Janibek
     
  3. Bofo24

    Bofo24 hobbyist Full Member

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    Bud by boring decision: Postol, Madrimov, or Canelo approaches. Or possible stoppage starting with a short right hand, especially if Janibek got bold.
     
  4. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Janibek is the real deal and clearly beats Crawford.
     
  5. Eternal

    Eternal Active Member Full Member

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    Errol Spence is next. Spence gave Crawford his shot and now it's time to return the favor. Crawford wasn't a mandatory.

    A fight versus Manny Pac would also make alot of sense. Mario Barrios and Yodenis Ugas would also be acceptable.
     
  6. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Crawford beats the **** out of Janibek, who has Jani fought?
     
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  7. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You were saying the same thing about Crawford before he beat Canelo. Resumes don't win fights. Janibek is the real deal, if Crawford doesn't fight him like he did against Postol he's in trouble
     
  8. honestjudge

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    No. Please.
     
  9. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Janibek is the least likely 160lb belt-holder Crawford would choose to face: high risk, very low reward. Seeing as Lara and Adames both hold a 160lb strap, it's much more likely Crawford would pick one of them if he did try to become 6 division champion.

    My guess would be Lara for his WBA strap: the oldest and smallest of the MW champions, a very winnable fight and a way for him to cement his argument for being better than Canelo.
     
  10. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Canelo said he doesn't want a rematch in the post fight presser.
     
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  11. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Spence got dominated.
     
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