Oleksandr Gvozdyk Vs Isaac Chilemba On Kovalev - Ward Undercard

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  1. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Will Gvozdyk graduate or will he get left back?

    The last guy hyped (Lepikhin) to beat Chilemba got taken to school. Gvozdyk was being hyped after his demolition of Mohammedi, but lost some luster after he struggled with Karpency.

    This is a huge step up for Gvozdyk and Chilemba has been known to give the top fighters tough fights. I see this as a 60/40 fight in favor of Chilemba.

    Gvozdyk better bring his best or he's getting his first defeat.
     
    MetalLicker, Sep 23, 2016
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Gvozdyk is an entirely different animal from Lepikhin and Vlasov and is stylistically a nightmare for Chilemba, his footwork, positioning, control of range, punch selection, angles and speed will prove nightmarish for Isaac. Oleksandr didn't struggle with Karpency from round 2 to the stoppage in the least, Karpency was his first southpaw, most people struggle with southpaws, and the fact that he learned that lesson in round 1, quickly adjusted and dominated the rest of the match shows how high his ring IQ truly is.
     
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  3. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Gvozdyk will go for the KO early if he knows better. Chilemba never steps in the ring to lose and brings his A game everytime.
     
    Willie Maeket, Sep 23, 2016
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  4. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Kovalev almost had him out, Vlasov had him hurt, Gvozdyk's accuracy will finally be his downfall, and he can take his time if he wants.
     
    CST80, Sep 25, 2016
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  5. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    I don't know if he is ready for Chilemba yet. Sergey had 30 fights and was barely ready and struggled until the 8th. It is too early I think but Bob and his team know best.
     
    Willie Maeket, Sep 25, 2016
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  6. Farmboxer

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    Kovalev beat Chilemba in a one sided fight.........................Chilemba was a great rehearsal for SOB, perfect fight for the tuneup.............much better than Brand anyday....................
     
    Farmboxer, Sep 25, 2016
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  7. silencio

    silencio Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It will be a good win for Gwozdyk!
     
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  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Great fight! Big step up for Gvozdyk.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Sep 26, 2016
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  9. CST80

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  10. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    I expect it to be a close decision for Gvozdyk at the end, with maybe a KD in his favor. I don't believe he needs a gift like Alvarez.
     
    Robney, Nov 18, 2016
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