You can't bring up R12 of Andrade I as a "telling" fight on Bute's overall skills & attributes. That's the point I was making with that guy who focused only on that, nothing more. The kind of pressure Ward would put on Bute is nothing like the slow animal who chased Bute in their two fights, I know that.
its only natural that after yesterday its so one side. Give it a couple of months and it would be nearer the 50% mark as it should be.
Bute isn't the guy to beat ward at 168. That right goes to dirrell due to his style. He has the type of jab speed and athleticism to really test ward in a ways no one has. Too bad they will never fight because they're boys.
...easy belt to take for Ward, right? Bute, and a Kessler rematch same time next year, Ward's got them 4 belts!! The path to greatness for SOG Ward. :think
Ward should win a unanimous decision, but Bute would present serious danger with his quick and powerful counterpunches.
Ive actually voted Bute KO, Ward really would not match up well against Bute, Hard body shot ends it around the 10th.
Or at least that what i think at the moment, two guys with two completely different styles, certainly not a fight in which you can begrudge a different posters opinion, its all based on ifs and buts, so many intangibles.