Onya Sakio I was actually just about to come on here and say how this fight made me a bit anxious. Sakio you lil beauty.
I also think it's a bit premature for either fighter to retire after this fight. Lacy has just the one loss to his name and thats to Calzaghe, and Taylor has only been beaten by Pavlik (according to the judges). It's funny in a way. This matchup was talked about a few years ago, except back then it was building up to be a massive blockbuster, whereas now it's more of just a handy fight for boxing fans.
Top stuff Bika, always worked hard & look where its got him. There's a reason Mundine has never ever called him out. Great stuff from a top fighter.
Bika vs any of the guys we have suggested like Miranda...Andrade...Lacy etc. would be a great supporting bout on a HBO PPV undercard.
:deal I was just about to comment on that . . . You could say he had a good year 2 wins 2 KOs and now the IBO belt but at the end of the day he should have fought 4 times this year or at least 3 IMO but its just the way it goes with family commitments . . . Looking forward to a big 2009 from the Scorpion, hopefully some defences in America and Australia . . . Get some nice paydays and some good wins over names Sakio can beat such as Lacy, Miranda and IMO Froch . . . How good would a unification for the WBC & IBO titles be with Carl Froch (assuming Froch beats Pascal of course) :bbb