That prediction is backed up by... well, nothing. I'll make one too, something (even) a little more plausible. Andrade never goes down in front of Ward, pressures him all night and most likely gives Ward his first KD. Close UD for Ward in reality, but 120-108 on the 3 cards in Joakland.
I give Ward & Froch high chances to beat Bute. I am a fan of Bute & Mayweather but the only reason they're ranked so high is because of their 0's. I admit that Bute is overrated.
I'm surprised to see 4 other people other than me voted for GGG. I don't think he climbs to SMW before another year or two. This choice (GGG) involves Bute beating 2-3 top 5 SMWs in the meantime lol... wishful thinking, but it's still possible.
Heeeeey..... 1. Froch 2. Ward 3. Hopkins Most Europeans voted for Froch, where as roughly the same amount of Americans chose between Ward and Hopkins. Or am I totally off track? lol Either people think Hopkins will get to Bute before the S6 winner, either they think he won't be able to beat the S6 winner. Someone should make a huge thread with H2H analysis by everybody on each top 5 SMW round robin style. Would just be interesting to see everyone writing up about style clashes in Bute-Ward, Bute-Froch and Bute-Hopkins.
Dont think he will be in a hurry to fight Golovkin,Golovkins knockout of Bute when they were amatuers was huge,no head guard and smaller gloves Bute may never wake up next time.!!!!
Ward, Dirrell, Froch, Dawson and a healthy Kessler would all be favorites against Bute in my book. It's just a matter of who fights him first.