What the hell is going on with USYK vs. GASSIEV

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  1. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This waiting is driving me nuts... they were supposed to announce the new date weeks ago!! what's the hold up?? Are they still looking for the highest bidder? Or did Usyk break a fingernail again? I heard they don't want it in Saudi Arabia because in July it's gonna be like 110 degrees and it was supposed to be in an outdoor venue LOL... Also heard Sauerland/WBSS already agreed on a date and money $ in Russia, and then USYK said he's not gonna fight there... What the hell is going on. Just make the damn fight already.
     
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    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Such a shame that a good thing in this tourney has been undone in the finals,boxing politics will always be there.
    Should have the final in the UK,neutral venue for both
     
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    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't get having it on a "neutral" territory. How would that even sell tickets in the UK? Neither Usyk nor Gassiev have ever had a headlining fight in another country successfully... did u see Gassiev against the polish guy in New Jersey? that arena was literally 80% empty... financially it only makes sense to have it in Russia or Ukraine, maybe germany, they always up for it...
     
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    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_military_intervention_in_Ukraine_(2014–present)
     
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    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Bellew to step in for Usyk; Eubank to step in for Groves. Both Brits win by devastating KO to set up fight of the century, Bellew v Eubank at a 185lbs catchweight for the official World Warrior's Code and Wife and Kids Championship.
     
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    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    haha yeah right. RIP Eubank. couldnt even beat a 1 handed Groves
     
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    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    A russian fighting in the UK is not going to be a neutral venue.
     
    mirkofilipovic, May 23, 2018
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    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The last information is the fight will happen on July 21 in Saudi Arabia (but it's not official yet, the contracts haven't been signed).
     
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    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly, as it wouldn’t be in the US. For instance where direct punches to the balls result in a stoppage for the victim rather a DQ for the perpetrator.

    The globalists paying off most of the high profile US politicians into war mongering and creating fake news against Russia, are also paying off the U.K. politicians.
     
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    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    lmao! great post.
     
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    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    One thing is for certain, USTV will boycott that fight as usual.........................if they fight in Russia, Trump and Putin will give the decision to the Russian........................
     
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  12. Robney

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    Holding this fight in Russia or the Ukraine would basically reduce it to visiting fighter needs a KO to win. You just can't do that.

    Really hope they find a solution, because the 168 situation is already bad enough.
     
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    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think at some point we will know.
     
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    Found this hilarious.
     
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    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks for the wisdom! :)
     
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