Should bud move down and fight at 160?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by the commentator, Sep 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM.


  1. the commentator

    the commentator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Should bud move down to middleweight and aim for being a six weight world champion? Most the champs in 160 are in their 30s as well, and are easy pickings for bud. Thoughts?
     
  2. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. He should retire.

    He's cashed up, has absolutely nothing left to prove and he can take his zero with him.
     
  3. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah I don’t think super middleweight is a good weight for him, 160 or even back down to 154 is better I think. Or retire on a high note is also an idea.
     
  4. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The correct thing Bud should do has already been posted,like a boss beat me too it but Bud should 100% retire with nothing else to prove and walk away with his 0 and his health and enjoy the money he has made for himself in an exemplary career !
     
  5. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Obviously he should. If this win against the best 168'r apparently wasn't a fluke, then he should surely be able to go down to 160 and be champion. What would stop him? Are the 160's too big or not past it or something?
    He probably should have been there for years pretty clearly as he just beat Canelo.
    160 is a prestigious division, he should grab glory there!
     
  6. Jab in the Face

    Jab in the Face Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He should retire, he is to good to lose that 0 to someone he would beat in his prime
     
  7. Mordechai

    Mordechai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Imo mw is perfect for him, he should move to middle and become undisputed and retire. At super middle there is only benavidez and he is imo to big for Crawford, so there is no great opponent left. Just become the mw king and retire
     
  8. Sks476

    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

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    He's earned the right to do what he wants. Retire, try 160, take an easy farewell fight. His legacy as a great is now secure.