Allen Babic when should he take a step up? And who?

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  1. pernellaaron

    pernellaaron Active Member Full Member

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    I'd say Kevin Johnson, see if he has it in him to go 8 or even ten rounds at his normal pace (I don't think he can). After that someone along the lines of Webb or Kash Ali. If he gets past those which he has a good shot at doing fight Gorman or Price and then look at a top 20ish guy (doesn't he really want Hrgovic for some reason?)
     
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  2. Smudge_

    Smudge_ Teak tough Full Member

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    Stick him in with Logan Paul at cruiserweight.
     
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  3. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't see why Hearn can't make Babic Vs Wardley..

    I'd watch it, it's a good fight for both.
     
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  4. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Adam Kownacki would be a good matchup, after Adam loses again to Helenius.
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Stablemates and friends as they're both managed by Whyte
     
  6. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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  8. piprules

    piprules Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Him vs price would be edge of your seat viewing, who would gas first or who would land the big punch. I would watch it.
     
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  9. NEETzschean

    NEETzschean Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Has anyone noticed that he looked utter trash in his last fight? I like his style but his volume was greatly reduced, his stamina was terrible and he wasn't throwing with as much force as usual, yet his defence was somehow worse. He has not recovered from his shoulder injury and he is scheduled to fight within two months. He is too gung ho, won't listen to doctors or his body and is 30 years old with a young man's style. He might lose to a durable low-mid level heavyweight journeyman on that last performance, if he moves up to the level of a prime Dave Allen he gets stopped.
     
  10. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Simon Vallily would be a good opponent as a CW/HW

    Lenroy Thomas is a good shout too, another small HW who is at the right level for Babic to run through.

    I think they just intend on matching Babic against smaller HWs and building his record at this point. I think he loses before he reaches a European title level for sure. But he can make money and have fun along the way.
     
  11. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He should take a step-up otherwise he is relagated to being a side show attraction who beats up on questionable competition.

    If he is serious about checking his potential a step-up is due. Okolie is a big step-up for Babic. Someone just below that level would be more realistic but hey, who knows.

    I enjoy his bouts and wish him continued success.
     
  12. Furious

    Furious Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's not trolling or joking - this is a poster that NEVER jokes. They genuinely believe this.
     
  13. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Lol I'm a fan of the savage but let's keep it real here.... Del Boy would smash him
     
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  14. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think they plan on moving Wadley too quickly. He'll be moved like Conor Benn.

    Babic is just there for a show let's be honest haha. He'll bring in a few more bums on seats so Eddie will use him as often as possible against average opposition as a result.
     
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  15. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah I think you're spot on.

    But those fight camp cards were underwhelming, I think Hearn might have to start making some fights like those.