Not many people talking about this fight next weekend. Can Barriere put himself into the mix with a good win here?
I don't know much about Barriere honestly. He could be a genuinely good fighter or just a complete hype job. Vianello is always a good measuring stick for these type of fighters. He dominated Makhmudov who was a complete hype job, and he gave Ajagba and Torrez pretty tough fights.
Barriere has yet to impress me even remotely, he's about as rudimentary a southpaw as they come. Vianello just gave southpaw Torrez absolute hell and hurt him a few times, and he was relentless and a hell of a lot more heavy handed. Vianello will either get robbed, or stop him late.
I think Barriere looks a good all rounder. Whilst nothing special in any department, solid in most departments from what I've seen.
Surprised to see people saying Vianello gave Torrez a tough fight/gave him hell. It was a comfortable win for Torrez. Torrez didnt look special but the fight was still one sided. Still, this is a big step up for Bariere.
If Guido adds a finishing trainer to his team, he would be a force- I thought he beat or a least a draw with Ajagba, he dominated Makhmudov. Guido can take a punch has not fear and can punch, he needs to gain balance and some defensive moves, he is athletic. In the fight he was stopped on a cut, he won every round, and in his draw, he should have gotten the nod. I thought he won the war. Unfortunately, he does not have a strong promoter because he has never been given the benefits. I don't know how far he can go but a Manny Stewart or Buddy McGirt type or Freddie Roach would work wonders. Andy Lee would be a great addition.
It was good to see a fighter, especially a heavyweight just come out to win the fight like Vianello did in the fourth. I like him for being game and taking hard fights consistently. He still has a lot to work on in his game, but is an entertaining fighter who has lots of potential good match ups.
I wonder who they will put Guido in with next, would be good to see him put a few wins together and see what he can do with a bit of momentum. Was looking forward to seeing Barriere fight for the first time but it’s a long way back for him now.
Guido Vianello is the next gatekeeper and will take Chisoras place. If you aren't quality or have a glass jaw he will find you out
