Zhan Kossobutskiy vs Efe Ajagba on Anderson-Rudenko card

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  1. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not saying it isn't a duck but that would be a really quick turnaround after a tough fight. Hopefully he will fight the winner(Koss)but I think his team might be apprehensive after the Martin performance.
     
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    Bigcheese, Jul 19, 2023
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  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ajagba vs Kossobutskiy is legit a better muchtup than Anderson vs Rudenko even tho ajagba sucks
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Jul 19, 2023
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  3. Redbeard7

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    Good fight.

    Ajagba's beaten Demirezen, Rice and Shaw (all by UD10) while losing to Sanchez by UD10, so he's a good measuring stick for Kossobutskiy.
     
    Redbeard7, Jul 19, 2023
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  4. deyell

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    Ducking
     
    deyell, Jul 19, 2023
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  5. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Rudenko is not a bum, but he is old and faded. Six or seven years ago, he would have been a decent, durable opponent for an up-and-comer like Anderson, but not now.

    If the judges and referee are fair, Kossobutskiy should be able to defeat Ajagba. Ajagba is strong and durable but somewhat stiff and robotic. But Ajagba is a Top Rank promoted boxer, and so the officials will no doubt favor him.
     
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    Perkin Warbeck, Jul 19, 2023
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  6. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's understandable that on such a short turnaround they'd rather take an easier fight first, especially given Anderson's problems against Martin. Looks to me like the winners would meet end of year perhaps, which would awesome.
     
    Lesion of Doom, Jul 19, 2023
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  7. CMCanavessi

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    Great fight, should be the main card of the night.
     
    CMCanavessi, Jul 19, 2023
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  8. Reinhardt

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    I don't see why some consider Franklin all that good. What's his best win? Forrest 4 years ago or Rydell Booker.
    His claim to fame is going the distance with a sluggish looking Whyte and a timid Joshua.
    He's gained a lot of traction with a weak resume and back to back losses.
     
    Reinhardt, Jul 19, 2023
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  9. senpai

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    Good news

    This content is protected
     
    senpai, Jul 19, 2023
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  10. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Its a pity Efi Ajagba couldn't have trained with the late great Curtis Cokes. Look what he did with Ike Ibeabuchi he transformed him from a crude brawler to a the complete boxer puncher. One of boxings tragedies was Ike couldn't hold it together, though personally I do not believe he really was given the chance to
     
    C.J., Jul 19, 2023
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  11. Lesion of Doom

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    Great news for Jalolov. TR should be able to keep him busy. I wonder how Torrez feels about this. :eek::eek:
     
    Lesion of Doom, Jul 19, 2023
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  12. CMCanavessi

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    Hope they get him at least a nice opponent. That full card is starting to look really good for the current standards.
     
    CMCanavessi, Jul 19, 2023
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  13. MrBoxLover

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    Jalolov vs. Makhmudov would be a brutal fight...
     
    MrBoxLover, Jul 19, 2023
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    He has a great chin and is technically sound. He is now training full-time and believes he can compete at the top level after arguably beating Whyte and taking Joshua the distance.
     
    DramaShow, Jul 19, 2023
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  15. ScottB1

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    if it quacks it's a duck

    Clear duck
     
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