Anyone else disappointed Bivol didn't get the stoppage?

Kind of actually. I know Bivol's knockouts generally come from precision than just brute force but Pascal is old now and has taken a lot of punishment over the years. Bivol is still a top talent though. This fight has given me even more hope for Bivol, Gvozdyk, and even Kovalev beating him though. I don't think Jack is at that point yet but it's still a fight I'd love to see.

 

I think it's somewhat disappointing that Bivol didn't score the stoppage given the hype surrounding his career, but he shouldn't be criticized too harshly for it. It was clear that Pascal was determined not to be knocked out and fought to maximize his chances of catching Bivol with something big down the stretch, which he ultimately could not do. Also, although Pascal is past his best and probably below world level, he is a cagey, tricky fighter with an awkward style and a lot of heart.

So let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. It was an overall solid performance from Bivol, even if it did leave us with some questions regarding how he'll do against the very best at LHW.

 

I would have preferred he get the KO, but he boxed very well and the fight was entertaining.

But we should not criticize Bivol for not stopping the very durable Pascal. Let's not forget Mayweather went the distance with so many of his opponents, even old and faded ones like Mosley.

 

Mosley was coming off a fantastic win over a Marg who had took Cotto's 0. Pascal came off beating some ex-hockey player who wasn't even in the NHL. Pascal was shot to bits. Don't get me wrong though Pascal has ****ing heart, chin, and is a warrior, but the comparison is bad.

 

My point is, why do fighters from Eastern Europe and Central Asia always need to get the KO or receive negativity and criticism (especially from Max Kellerman)?

Why are they held to a higher standard than American boxers like Mayweather and Crawford? You never hear people ask "were you disappointed Crawford didn't get the KO?" or "were you disappointed Mayweather didn't get the KO?

Kellerman never complained about Andre Ward going the distance with Brand and Barrera, but he disparages every East European boxer who goes the distance, even against durable boxers who were never stopped before.

 

wah wah wah, shut your victim ass up. Your comparison was awful. If a prime Mayweather or Crawford had trouble stopping a shot to bits 36 year old Pascal, then your comparison would be valid.

 

Not to mention that Mayweather started his career at super featherweight and generally fought to minimize damage to his brittle hands

 

Mayweather couldn't stop a shot to bits Guerrero, much smaller age 39 JMM, shot to bits Berto, age 40 Mosley, faded Cotto (who he avoided in Cotto's prime), faded Pacquiao, or old Oscar De La Hoya. But people praised him and never questioned him for not getting the KO.

If Crawford fails to stop Collazo, who is older and far more shot than Pascal, no one will say anything about it.

Some boxers are held to higher standards than others.

 

Just shows you where his power is at. He landed a fair amount of hard shots.

 

Always an excuse for Mayweather's shortcomings in the ring.

When Ortiz went to touch gloves, Mayweather didn't seem worried about his "brittle hands" when he sucker punched him.

 

Shot to bits Guerrero? Are you actually slow in the head? Guerrero was coming off a decisive win against Berto. In no way was he shot. Also Mayweather was 35+ by that time. All of those you guys mentioned were levels above Pascal.
If Crawford fails to stop Collazo, I will criticize it dummy. Stop playing vicitm.