How Can Anyone Have Boytsov Ahead of Tyson Fury at This Point?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Faerun, Jul 26, 2011.


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  1. doris

    doris New Member Full Member

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    As soon as one understands the world is bigger than England, it becomes clear that Tyson Fury is still only a local star and newbie, while Boystov is an undefeated fighter who has been working his way up as a pro since 2004. Still, good luck to both of them. And may the best become world champ!
     
    doris, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. ludwig

    ludwig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Let's not get carried away.

    Boystov is over-hyped certainly and has no place in the Ring Top 10--especially when he's so inactive.

    But Boystov has beaten Ondrei Pala and Jason Gavern. Fury would have substantial problems against either of those guys, much less Boystov. Actually I think Fury was slated to fight Gavern but his team ducked out of it.

    Boystov and Fury are borderline Top 20, not Top 10. I consider Boystov the more proven fighter. But Fury is more active as of late so I'd have him ranked higher right now.
     
    ludwig, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. Faerun

    Faerun Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Couldn't get more unspecific, could you? Even if Boytsov were fighting since 1998, as long as he doesn't have a few at least somewhat reputable names on his resume it doesn't mean ****.

    @the others
    Damn, apparently Fury has lost A LOT of credibility uppercutting himself and making a fool of himself. Yet I'm stunned at how casual some of you dismiss his win over Chisora as victory of a bad boxer over a terrible one when evidence clearly says otherwise.
    Chisora proved his abilites on a British and European level which is not too bad and got outboxed thoroughly nevertheless. Remember, the fight wasn't remotely close. Fury displayed a fine chin and you got the feeling he felt comfortable in the ring, he adapted to what Chisora offered him and eventually started rocking him on the inside and beat him at his own game.
    Keep in mind Fury is 6'9" but does not neglect close distanceshort-range fighting, bodyshots or any other features modern superheavyweights are accused of neglecting. A man his size obviously won't look as smooth as a 215 lbs Haye when bending at the waist or doing other slick stuff but as of now one can say it works out quite efficiently albeit albeit looking awkard/sloppy.

    You can call my ass out and bump this thread in a few years (or months if I run out of luck..) laughing at me as I proclaimed Fury to be the real deal because that's what'll do right now: Fury's gonna whip dat ass, whether it's Dimitrenko, Helenius, Boytsov, Chagaev or Thompson. I like his ring smarts, I like his confidence and I like his mentality of a real fighter. The only thing he has to worry about is his pride as it could lead him to misery if he steps in the ring with the wrong fighters too soon (I'm not deluded enough to not realize he better keeps his ass off Haye, Adamek, Povetkin or Chambers at this stage of his career). Furthermore he should not call out a Klitschko who he won't beat anyway and to be frank might never be able to but if he manages to improve steadily and perhaps hire Steward, he's all settled.
     
    Faerun, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    I like both boxers & I agree with you. Fury should be ahead of Boytsov at this point in time.
     
    RUSKULL, Jul 26, 2011
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  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Hype is the wrong word, I meant justify.

    I remember there being two sets of justifyers.

    1) i'm a wlad fan, I just wanna see him fight as often as possible.

    2) stfu hater, chisora is the highest ranked available opponent.

    Set 1 I fully understand, they made no excuses, accepted it was **** but just wanted to see their favourite fighter in action.

    It is the second set that annoyed me, completely unrealistic.
     
    lufcrazy, Jul 26, 2011
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