Bivol vs Barrera!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Kevin Willis, Feb 25, 2018.


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  1. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Not much talk of this fight on here or YT for that matter. Here is a chance to get on board with a prediction before hand instead of chiming in after about how you knew what was going to happen. Bivol's durability or lack there of will be put on display here.
     
    Kevin Willis, Feb 25, 2018
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Bivol wins by KO1, and no I'm not kidding.:D
     
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  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Far from impossible, Joe Smith Jr had him down hard in Round 1 ...

    But I think Barrera has some skills and power to keep Bivol off. True, his chin isn't the best but his recovery is decent, he'll probably last a bit longer.
     
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  4. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Bivol shuts him off within 4.
     
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  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Possibly, but Bivol has the smarts to put him down again, maybe he stays down the second time. But KO2 or 3 or 4 wouldn't shock me, hell Bivol UD wouldn't either.
     
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  6. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barrera is a tough guy I can see him making it a tough fight

    Experience goes to Barrera
    Skills to Bivol
     
    GK BOX, Feb 25, 2018
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  7. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bivol's got a good guard and solid defensive movement, but doesn't always roll with the shots that do connect. Barrera's the type of guy who could take advantage of that...if he overcomes his penchant for starting slowly avoids taking a trip to the mat in the first few rounds like he has in recent fights, and tightens up his punches to match Bivol's more compact delivery.

    Might be a bit too much to ask of Sullivan.

    Bivol by KO.
     
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  8. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    This was a conduit for all those picking Barrera to be heard and be accounted for because if Barrera wins you guys know who will be coming out the woodwork claiming they knew it all along. Just like before Ahabranskyy nothing but crickets then after barrera wins they all knew it was going to happen just like the YT turd brigade.
     
    Kevin Willis, Feb 25, 2018
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  9. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    Bivol tko 9
     
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  10. Cafe

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    Bivol should destroy him, they're 2-3 levels apart in talent.
     
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  11. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Bivol TKO 10 or Barrera TKO 8 (60/40) split.

    Bivol is a sharp explosive well schooled guy but he lacks gears in my opinion. Barrera isn’t the fastest or the most overwhelming offensive force but he’s crafty and consistent.

    This isn’t the easiest fight to predict because the clash of styles allows for a pretty intresting dynamic. I might find it necessary to do a bit more research on both fighters since I’ve only seen a handful fights from both guys.
     
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  12. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    I’m goin with bivol
     
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  13. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Even 50-50 matchup.

    Sullivan Barrera is underrated. He's very well-prepared and focused on winning this fight.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Feb 25, 2018
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  14. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    If I had to put big money on this fight, I'd put it on Bivol. That being said, I will be rooting for Barrera.
     
    Braindamage, Feb 25, 2018
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  15. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    That's about right. Unless the hullaballoo about VADA was legit, then we will have a dogfight.
     
    slender4, Feb 25, 2018
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