Maybe we can lobby for Gassiev to get a shot at Trevor Bryan

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think it is a good idea.

    Gassiev used to be the WBA cruiser champ, so he is a company guy.

    To me, it makes a good fight. Bryan is a strapping heavy, and at his best, but still uproven against very high level competition.

    Gassiev was an elite cruiser in a crowded division, but unproven at heavy, and it remains to be seen how he recovers from injuries, inactivity, and the Usyk shellacking.

    Both could walk in with some confidence, and the winner would exorcise some stigma against them

    I would pick Gassiev, but I think this fight makes sense.
     
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  2. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bryan has a good jab and decent movement, plus he's a proper big boy, so I wouldn't mind seeing the matchup.
     
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  3. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Indeed Bryan is talented, but the dude needs to start eating salads or something. He is at least 30 pounds above his natural fighting weight.
     
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  4. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, fitness is clearly his primary issue. If he had a trimmer physique his style would appear more impressive as he'd be quicker and his output would be higher. In fact almost every part of his game would be improved currently if he just shed a few pounds. He is undoubtedly talented though, he had a very crisp jab for someone with so much ring rust.
     
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  5. Surrix

    Surrix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah he was.

    Most likely he should take some other fights, at least 2 before step up?
    Guy is young and still had injury and a bit ring rust, I think lad should " warm up ".
    Ofc guy could be improved a lot too because if he is learning and damn, he is young lad.
     
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  6. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Correct me if I am wrong but I thought Helenius was in line for the WBA belt as the fight with Kownacki was an eliminator?
     
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  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Helenius has some kind of other WBA fakery belt.

    I am sure Bryan can make a voluntary.
     
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  8. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fres Oquendo gets his shot or we riot.
     
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  9. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Zzzzzz why get stuck in the wba web of ****
     
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