Lets face it - Dimitrenko larrups Briggs

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  1. Komaster

    Komaster Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dimitrenko at 33 wallops the ripe Briggs. So what's the game here? Some sort of Psyop where they announce Dimitrenko - then cancel it, just for us to assume that that's Briggs' level - so as to set up a seemingly palatable bout with Haye. I just can't see anyone expecting Briggs to beat Dimitrenko at this stage. Maybe Haye isn't interested and wants Briggs out of his hair? Somethings fishy here. Thoughts, gangstas? What do you guys rekon is going on here?
     
  2. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    Where was this announced? Boxrec has the Cannon set to fight the ever prolific TBA.
     
  3. Komaster

    Komaster Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    ''Hayemaker Promotions today confirmed that former WBO Heavyweight World Champion Shannon Briggs will face 6’7-inch giant and former European Heavyweight Champion, Alexander Dimitrenko at Haye Day on May 21 at the O2, London.'' Boxing24
     
  4. Komaster

    Komaster Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Briggs-Dimitrenko is official
    Shannon Briggs to fight former European heavyweight champion Alexander Dimitrenko at The O2 on May 21 - F%$tnews.com
     
  5. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    Well that should be the last we hear of Briggs then. It's funny how Haye seems to have found Shannon a better opponent than himself though.
     
  6. Komaster

    Komaster Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly - maybe Haye wants him thrashed and doesnt want to bother with it. I cant see him beating this guy- even 1998 Briggs struggles no?
     
  7. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Dimitrenko made a good showing vs Eddie Chambers, but was ultimately beaten, and that's his finest hour.

    His punch resistance leave much to be desired and his willingness to trade does him no favors.

    He's got a good jab and decent footwork to dictate real estate, but one hook from Briggs or times R hand over a pitter patter jab and it's over.

    IMO.......this is a gimme for Briggs.

    If I was a promoter banking on Briggs v Haye to make some loot.......

    I'd be more concerned for Haye doing his part vs Gjerjaj.

    Gjerjaj isnt great by any means, but he takes a good shot and has better power than he's given credit for.

    Haye's not gonna DeMori him like he believes. Gjerjaj is gonna come to fight.....gonna be Haye's speed and countering abilities to win him this fight. :think
     
  8. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dimitrenko is trash. I wouldn't be surprised if Briggs KO'd him in first round.
     
  9. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    I thought he would have been happy to take Briggs on for his laughably high ranking with the WBA. Clearly he has his eyes on a bigger prize.
     
  10. alspacka

    alspacka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Me neither, but if he doesn't get him out of there by the third he'll be wheezing and spluttering his way to defeat.
     
  11. Hope4Better

    Hope4Better Active Member Full Member

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    lets go gramps! cannon for the KO
     
  12. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    This
     
  13. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    The punch Dimitrenko landed on Sosnowski would have knocked out any heavyweight through out history. Briggs will share the same fate, and be victim number 39. What a long winning streak on Dimi's resume.
     
  14. Mexi-Box

    Mexi-Box Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I actually give Briggs a big chance to win here.
     
  15. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Briggs wins easily by knockout in round 4.