LondonRingRules Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 ***Soon to go to Spoilers Beter at 174 lbs and Hot Rod light at 173 lbs. Beter at 13-0, 13 KOs the fav but Hot Rod with decent power could make things interesting. Card looks like an IBF fight nite! Boxing News: Beterbiev, Kalajdzic, Ancajas, Funai make weight >> May 4, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Hot Rod's a great boxer, and he of course actually beat Marcus Browne, but he hasn't seen any really high-level opponents since then. It's virtually impossible to predict this one. I think Artur is still fairly basic, and still lacks really good defense, so in some ways he's tailor made fo a guy like Radvoe. Still the safe bet has to be Beter via KO, of course. It could be a brilliant fight! :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Hot Rod's a great boxer, and he of course actually beat Marcus Browne, but he hasn't seen any really high-level opponents since then. It's virtually impossible to predict this one. I think Artur is still fairly basic, and still lacks really good defense, so in some ways he's tailor made fo a guy like Radvoe. Still the safe bet has to be Beter via KO, of course. It could be a brilliant fight! :whistle: I agree...Hot Rod has been dying on the vine since the Browne fight. And he also is a big lhw who has problems making the weight, he's had several fights at 200 already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic ... he's had several fights at 200 already. Wow, I didn't realize that. Update: Wait a minute, that isn't true. His career high to date is 189 lbs, against Domingos in 2015. He WAS slightly over the limit in his last three fights, but not by much, and they weren't itle fights so it didn't really matter much. Edited May 4, 2019 by Cableaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic --- Beter blasted out Hot Rod in the 5th. Sounds like a good fight to watch. Boxing News: Beterbiev retains IBF light heavy title >> May 5, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Wow, I didn't realize that. Update: Wait a minute, that isn't true. His career high to date is 189 lbs, against Domingos in 2015. He WAS slightly over the limit in his last three fights, but not by much, and they weren't itle fights so it didn't really matter much. Nonono, I meant he had several fights at CRUISERWEIGHT. :nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Not too happy with the stoppage if I'm honest, I thought the ref was a little eager considering the championship of the world was at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Kalajdzic didn't look done to me...hurt yes but not finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic I agreed the stoppage seemed early, but it was only a matter of time really I suppose.He didn't seem to complain too much when it came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic --- The bell saved Hot Rod the round before. He was burnt toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic I think the stoppage was uncalled for, the way the rules lay it out. (Although they are vague.) At the same time, Hot Rod was getting repeatedly pummeled by one of the biggest punchers in the sport, and it seemd he had zero chance of winning the fight. So.. I'm GLAD the ref stopped it. - However it should have been his corner that did so. I bet his trainer had the towel in hand, trying to make that terrible decision. Now having said that, I came away with massive respect for both guys. Hot Rod boxed really well as expected, but showed a much better chin than expected and HUGE cajones. Beterbiev actually looked like he's been improving in the gym. More angles on his offense, and VASTLY improved defense. Edited May 17, 2019 by Cableaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic I'm ok with the stoppage. Kalajdzic didn't look good. His legs were betraying him. I didn't need to see anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Come on then chaps......lay out the roadmap for the light heavies.... Kov Beterbiev Bivol Gvozdyk Yarde Browne Barrerra Alvarez Possibly Callum Smith features, unless he and Canelo meet which is doing the rounds at the moment...... Light Heavy is a fun division right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Re: ***Beterbiev vs Kalajdzic Come on then chaps......lay out the roadmap for the light heavies.... Kov Beterbiev Bivol Gvozdyk Yarde Browne Barrerra Alvarez Possibly Callum Smith features, unless he and Canelo meet which is doing the rounds at the moment...... Light Heavy is a fun division right now. Yes it is and I woudn't count out Joe Smith jr either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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