He was supposed to lose to Lawson, was considered a big upset and technically got him ranked & into position. Sort of like when Mohammedi went on that little run of defeating Bois/Cherviak/Dudchenko. It was nothing exceptional, but enough to get ranked as mandatory and technically merit the shot at Kovalev...even though everybody knew it was going to play out like it did.
Jones I, you have a point but I don't think Bizier punches harder than Kid, is as physically strong or brings the pressure quite like him. (though Bizier is probably more skillful) I don't remember Senchenko hurting Brook. :huh In the fourth, you mean, just before he stopped Vyacheslav? Meh, he got caught flush. It wasn't a big deal. :conf
I think Brook can get bored when he is in vs a guy he is expected to beat easily. but he probably got a bit better once he won the world title. I think if he goes toe to toe with bizier he can go that way until bizier starts landing a lot. then I'd step back and box. bizier seems to have no jab and doesnt handle jabs well.
Hearn should arrange the kidnapping of Angel Garcia for a week and get Danny to sign the Brook fight. That will be one great fight.
Biz Zee ay is about spot on the way I prononce it also. I picked Bizier by KO. Wishfull thinking. Even Bizier kind of think it will be a miracle if he wins. He is really going in there with nothing to loose, but trained like a beast. Also, he was way more poised last time he fought, against Lawson, then he was against Dan.