~ Lucian BUTE v. Mads LARSEN ~ THOUGHTS and PREDICTIONS ~

1) - Yes, you are very right about that - danes hates arrogant people in general.
2) Nor would I - to be truthful - but mostly because I haven't seen him - and those who have, say he isn't shot - like I would have expected him to be.
3) I agree - maybe so will I, if I can overlook my disappointment in him - and move on.

 

I hope he doesn't pull a Rudy Markussen - that would be very bad.

Bute is a great fighter - and regardless whom he meets it will be great to see him again.

 

Pulling a Rudy Markussen is giving up in the fight even when being the better fighter - but simply due to not wanting to fight on the night - worst **** I have ever seen in my life of sports.

If you weren't commenting on the "pulling a Rudy...", then there is a 50/50 chance that Golden Boy suddenly gets an "injury" and sits home smoking weed all day.

Prepare thine Ninja suit, mon amis.

 

Until Larsen is in the ring waiting for Bute, who knows what will happend, It looks to me this deal has a lot variables against Bute for an optionnal defense. Away from his fans, with the possibility of complete waste of precious time and energy, not even preparing for big paydays in the States. I don't know about this one.....

 

Larouche is very cautious with bute, but still insist he learns something from each of his bouts. This time, Interbox had two choices: an American fighter or a fight outside Montreal. Since Andrade won his fight against Stieglitz, Interbox are sure of a bout against an American name. So for the optional defense they chose Larsen, outside Canada. It's not exciting as a fight against Miranda, but it's wise. When Bute will fight one day a big name outside Canada, he will be well prepared.

 

Yes, in terms of recognition reward there is not much to pick up here - but... Larsen is a good fighter, and therefore a good test nonetheless - it's no walk in the park. It's a big risk, but he could be rewarded with added experience - and isn't it what boxing should be all about?.

 

oh, you said it first.

 

Beating Andrade is pretty good, but I agree with what you say. As champ, the education should nearly stop. One should only look upwards... Even if I think you are a bit hard on Bute's lvl of opposition, he should keep evolving by meeting really good fighters or parish in flames.

 

Great article - sounds like a debate I had on World of Warcraft forum concerning Blizzards businesslike way of thinking.

As you yourself said, more time, gives more preparation. Look at Kessler, he did the most work in the division, only to hand the spoils of war to Calzaghe...

 

Dont forget that Kessler had way more fight then Bute before he start fighting good opposition. I think Bute still got a lot of thing to learn and still can get lot better.