Derek Chisora vs Murat Gassiev for the WBA Heavyweight Championship

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Who wins?

  1. Derek Chisora

    23.8%
  2. Murat Gassiev

    76.2%
  1. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So why don't you fight him instead of Gassiev? It seems like a disgrace for him to get a title shot.
     
  2. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Careful bro @Serge knows where you live. :risas3:
     
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  3. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Back when boxing had a soul, you would be correct. Now it's like 'eh'. I personally think it's an intriguiging fight.
     
  4. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Cruiserweight Gassiev was a great win, and a great, great performance. Heavyweight Gassiev has nothing to do with Usyk’s resume since they didn’t fight at heavyweight.

    Of course Wallin and Pulev fights will be discussed non-stop, they’re his only relevant opponents at HW. And if he fights 40 something Chisora coming off a loss to 40 something Wilder next, he’ll be proving his critics right.
     
  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    You think Chisora is going to opt for an ass whooping from me for nothing over one from Gassiev for a HW title shot and huge payday? :facepalm:
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    :lol: Someone had to let him know
     
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  7. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he is totally undeserving of a title shot. He's not only far past it himself but coming off a loss to an equally shot Wilder. The fight doesn't make sense on any level I can see.

    If he's so desperate for cash why can't he fight Jake Paul? Or go into porn? Surely there are ways for him to make money that don't deprive deserving fighters of opportunities
     
  8. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Maybe we just don't rate him?
    Ever thought it might something as simple as that
     
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  9. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    It's a winnable title defence for Gassiev, stacking up a bit more cash before inevitably selling the WBA title to an much better fighter

    The early warning signs are there that Gassiev intends to make a couple of not weak defences where possible before stepping up
     
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  10. BoxerMaurits

    BoxerMaurits I’m from Sherdog Full Member

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  11. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Could say the same about having a champion without 1 decent win at HW
     
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  12. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like the fight. Gets good exposure to the reigning WBA champ too.
     
  13. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Ain't no fight happening Zimbabwe
    Too many hands need greasing
     
  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    It is very much time to lay 'em down and smack 'em, yak 'em!
     
  15. BoxerMaurits

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