Filip Hrgović vs. Martin Bakole Ilunga

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El Animal or Smooth Criminal?

Poll closed Apr 25, 2020.

  1. Hrgović on points

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%

  2. Hrgović by stoppage

    17 vote(s)
    53.1%

  3. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%

  4. Bakole on points

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  5. Bakole by stoppage

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%
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  1. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    You always look brilliant babes
     
    Aydamn, Feb 18, 2020
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  2. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. Malph

    Malph Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgovic's defense seems "casual" to me. He backs straight back with his chin up at times.

    He looks for offense and his defense is a seeming afterthought. He better tighten than up if he wants to make real noise at HW.

    He seems to be counting on his power and ability to take a shot. Losing proposition at HW I think.
     
    Malph, Feb 18, 2020
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I thought this was a dumb fight for Team Hrgovic to take as soon as I caught wind of the rumours it could be on. Bakole is very high risk low reward, will have at least a 20lb weight advantage and possible even as much as 30-40lbs depending on how light Hrgovic comes in, and he has stopped four very durable fighters with great chins on the spin who either don't get stopped or who rarely ever do. He's a big strong dangerous customer who carries a very heavy dig who isn't ranked in the top 15 by any of the big four and there are far easier tests for Hrgovic out there against fighters who do have top 15 rankings.

    If Hrgovic wins many will just say that Bakole had already been exposed by CW Level Hunter. That being said, let's forget that Hrgovic is a big, strong, tough hard punching unit himself and that Hunter didn't just beat Bakole he also hurt him and stopped him. I still think it's a dumb fight for Team Hrgovic to take at this stage of his career though and that they should reconsider.
     
    Serge, Feb 18, 2020
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  5. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    This is a mis-match blow out. Bakloe was stopped by Mike Hunter. He won't last. Hrgovic should seek better. If this fight is made, I'll go with Hrgovic winning every round via a 6th round TKO.

    Hrgovic fights the way he does because he knows he's very durable and other guy can't take his punches for long, however he actually has a good jab ( 82" reach ) and very quick feet if he wants to use them. So a plan B if needed.

    Hrgovic is ranked 7th in the WBC and 8th in the IBF. He should try to get someone ranked ahead of him in these organizations in the ring such as Hunter.

    [url]https://box.live/boxing-rankings/#Heavyweight[/url]
     
    Mendoza, Feb 18, 2020
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  6. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It would be a great fight, I'd back Bakole to win by stoppage
     
    Mitch87, Feb 18, 2020
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