Bute's next move

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  1. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    In light of Showtimes recent disapproval of Lucians fight with Froch, and Ward's refusal to take a fight with him in Oakland.....Bute is seemingly being blackballed out of the division.

    Which direction should he go from here considering he wants to keep his belt and eventually become the undefeated, undisputed champion that most sensible fightfans know he could be.
     
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  2. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Looks like the concensus is for Bute to either extend his showtime deal or fight outside it to make the fight with Froch.:deal
     
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  3. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Were are all Dirrel fans saying Bute should look for that fight.


    Oh, nevermind, they know Dirrel won't be ready until long after Bute has chase Ward up to HW.:lol::lol:
     
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  4. BatTheMan

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    Pick a random fighter from the IBF top ten to find his next opponent.
     
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  5. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Some say Dirrel's ranking will be bought and paid for by Showtime within the next few weeks, soas they can make that fight:think

    I mean, if Showtime is so anxious to retire Dre Dirrel, then let it be, but since I'm a fan, I'd rather see him await Lucian's departure to LHW soas he and Tony can take ove rthe division from the old and faded Kessler's and Froch's.

    Lord knows Groves, Balsay, and Magee aint gonna do **** vs a Dirrel.:deal
     
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  6. BatTheMan

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    I want Bute vs Froch. Showtime is making a mistake if they nix the fight trying to force Bute vs Ward. That fight wont happen untill next winter at the earliest.
     
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  7. BatTheMan

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    Andre Dirrell would be ok too, but has less upside for Bute, unless that fight gives more recognition from the american public than I Think.
     
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  8. Fightfan of Mtl

    Fightfan of Mtl Bad Intentions Full Member

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    The only guys that would be ok for Bute are Ward, Froch or Kessler. Anyone else is either low reward (A.Dirrell) or irrelevant (LHW) for now. Please, don't have him fight a non-worthy boxer again, he needs to bring his game to the top level, enough with the B's and C's...We want the big names.
     
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  9. shaunster101

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    You missed hair transplant from the poll
     
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  10. Fightfan of Mtl

    Fightfan of Mtl Bad Intentions Full Member

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    Monday laughter is a must...:yep
     
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  11. Badlok

    Badlok Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    **** ! it took me 2 minutes to get it :lol:
     
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  12. drozzy

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    ...and filling out a passport application?! :think
     
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  13. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    I dont think Bute should move up in weight at all. He has a SMW title and as long as he makes weight safely should stay with it.
    A similar thing happend some years back when Ottke refused to face Calzaghe. Bute like Calzaghe did compared to Ottke, looks better against common opponents overall compared to Ward.
    Ward is being hyped due to being American as America hasnt done well at SMW, normally losing to Europeans. With Bute being European he is considered too much of a threat I guess.

    Truth is, even if Ward refuses to fight Bute, there is nobody else for Ward either. This era of SMWs isnt strong after the top 3, most of the other guys are very early in their careers at this time.

    As Bute and Ward are both with Showtime, then Showtime should make a decision. If Bute says he is willing to fight Ward then Ward has to answer not Bute.
    Bute should just fight the willing top fighters in the meantime. A fight with former WBO and now current WBA regular champ Balzsay wouldnt be a bad move if it could be made. If Kessler is going to be out for a while longer than maybe a Steiglitz fight could be made.
     
    bailey, Jan 23, 2012
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  14. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    If Bute is currently 'low reward' to Ward, Dirrell is one hell of a low reward to Bute. :lol:

    Still could happen IMO as Dirrell is probably the 4th guy down the list, and still can't believe the Froch-out move by Showtime.
     
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  15. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    :lol:

    That too. Also, a calendar for the Candian housewives.
     
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