Been some news that Number 1 Nikola Sjekloca will take on number 5 Sakio Bika in a Title eliminator for the Wbc on the Danny Garcia V Zab Judah card 16 Feb.
Im assuming Ryan means Danny Garcia vs Zab Judah. Sjekloca from Montenegro, was rumoured to fight Anthony Dirrell early this year in a WBC Eliminator also. I would expect Bika to rough him up & stop Sjekloca in the 2nd half of the bout. Sjekloca has struggled getting close decisions at home when facing his strongest opponents in Khoren Gever & Hadillah Mohoumadi. I watched Mohoumadi give James DeGale from UK a tough test, but i would be shocked if Bika struggled in this after seeing some highlights of the Montenegrin gypsy.
Saiko has to be one of the most unlucky fighter in today's scene to have not won a major title. Although he has fought and lost to some of the best champs at SMW of the last 5 years or so he is a stronger fighter then some of the current titles holder. K9 Bundrage or Randall Bailey for example. Tough divison for Saiko and others such as Dirrell.
I like Bika but no way is he better than 2 weight champ Randall Bailey. You could call him one of the luckiest contenders for the amount of shots he has had. Lost to Super Joe, Bute, Ward and unlucky against Mendy. Very good contender just short of world champ material in my humble opinion. Best of luck with this fight it's one he should win.
Word , how he keeps getting genuine world title shots is beyond me , I don't like to pigeonhole fighters but if i did he would be classed as second tier . Could have been busier during his career also .
I don't agree with you , i believe sakio is up there with the top guys @ suppermiddle has given every champion fitts.. He has the power to stop anyone at any point of a fight. He deserves a title for sure!! Go sakio !!!
Bailey threw about 30 punches over 12 rounds against devon Alexander. Worst performance of 2012 without a doubt. Just out of curiosity, did you spare much with Bika mate? What was he like to be up against?
I spared over 100 rounds with Bika. He is very strong and keeps coming. Actually has a very under rated jab. As for Bailey he is way past it now but f..k he can bang. Prime for prime Bailey way better than Bika.