Could the version of Bivol from the Zurdo fight beat prime Gassiev at cruiserweight

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Unpopular opinion: Bivol would be a top 2 cruiserweight and a top 10 heavyweight if he moved up. Gassiev has tree feet, Bivol can win that
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Jun 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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  2. MannyMMA

    MannyMMA Canelo fans are male swifties Full Member

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    Prime Briedis vs Bivol is a better match up imo.

    Bivol loses both. Bivol also loses to Opetaia today.
     
    MannyMMA, Jun 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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  3. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Drawing the line through Zurdo I’d agree that Bivol would be a top 2 CW today.

    But he’d be a distant 2nd. Opetaia too big, too powerful and has the ring craft to back it up.

    Would Bivol beat Gassiev? Well it’s a tough one. Too close to call in my opinion.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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