Yuniel Dorticós vs. Andrew Tabiti

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Max Thunder, Jun 6, 2019.



Who takes it?

Poll closed Jun 15, 2019.
  1. Dorticós by KO

    39.5%
  2. Dorticós by Decision

    16.3%
  3. Draw

    2.3%
  4. Tabiti by KO

    20.9%
  5. Tabiti by decision

    20.9%
  1. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I got cash on Dorticos by KO at +250.

    Tabiti to me looks like a competent boxer but he is way smaller than Dorticos. I'm not sure what Tabiti's gameplan is but I don't think he's going to be able to KO Dorticos. Dorticos went 12 with Gassiev and almost made it to the final bell, I doubt Tabiti has anywhere near the level of Gassiev power. Hell, Arreola said that Gassiev is the hardest puncher he has faced. Now If Tabiti gets on his bike, will he be able to do it for 12 rounds? I don't think so. And Dorticos does have real power with an aggressive style. Tabiti has never been near this level of opponent and I think he's getting stopped somewhere along the way.
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    Bingo, thanks! :thumbsup: Guess I'm still of sound mind...for now.
     
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  3. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    He'll likely fight off the back foot, trying to draw Dorticos in then counter him with sharp, unexpected shots. Those types of punches can have more of an effect than big, but expected, shots (not that Gassiev was particularly telegraphed with his punches, but I think Dorticos was more braced for them due to Gassiev's rep as a hitter). Tabiti is quite explosive, and can bang when he wants to, and if Dorticos doesn't respect his power or just tries to wade in with his sloppy, high workrate style, then it's possible Tabiti could hurt him or drop him, and that will massively alter the dynamic.

    It's a very competitive fight though, and neither fighter should be outright favoured to win.
     
  4. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dorticos wins via a heart pounding knock out.

    Tabiti is an over inflated bum
     
  5. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Dorticos wins. Is Floyd gonna be in da house?
     
  6. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's possible but Tabiti has to do it for 12 rounds.
     
  7. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Tabiti looked so average against Feyfer, I got KO doctor in late rounds stoppage.
     
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  8. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    No he isn't. He's a decent fighter whose ceiling has yet to be determined. His true level will be better known after the fight.
     
  9. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    If he sets the tone early then I can see him coasting to a fairly one sided UD. Dorticos seems a bit one dimensional to me, and I don't know how well he'll be able to turn the tide if Tabiti establishes an early lead.
     
  10. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    Fayfer was extremely awkward though. I've a feeling he would've made anyone in the tournament look bad.
     
  11. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't agree that Dorticos is one dimensional. You can say that because he lost to Gassiev but that was still a competitive fight. There is nothing to suggest Tabiti is anywhere near the level of Gassiev, but maybe he'll prove me wrong.
     
  12. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    Excellent performance from Dorticos against a very negative and scared Tabiti. We now know a lot more about how Tabiti stacks up against the best in the division, and he's a level or two below.
     
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  13. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I actually thought it was going to a decision after the ninth round. Dorticos disguised that right hand very well, Tabiti never saw it coming and was out cold.
     
  14. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This post aged well
     
  15. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lol