Topic: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions - page 230. (Read 32069 times)

If that's the case then I guess we will see a much more interesting undisputed fight in the bantamweight division soon because we already knew that Casimero will be hailed as a winner if it's against Paul Butler. But that will only be possible if Casimero had found a legal way to get rid of his weight issues because if he will be granted by his request, this is his second chance to have a fight with Inoue soon.

Well, as long as he is now retired I think I don't want to see him boxed again after that last fight he is not fitted to fight anymore, after that fight, his eyes were swollen and can not see on both so his wife would need to spoon-feed him, I really think he can not take a beating anymore, and he can not knock out a pretty much young boxer too, he should focus on politics, but after that lost from the run for the presidency, I think we can not see him for a while and let him focus on his family, and maybe head coach his son on boxing, you may never know his son might get his genes in being a good boxer, and I really love watching him fight aswell, back on the days of his prime,


This will be an easy fight for Naoya Inoue no doubt about it, I can tell from each guy's fight footage Paul Butler against Jonas Sultan was a heated battle and in the first couple of rounds Paul Butler is having a hard time with Sultan, I think he is still adjusting to how Jonas fight, and from that Paul Butler is really a sly dude, making use of the ring, in evading Jonas well, a hard fight for Sultan because he doesn't get so many points on Butler because of how slippery his opponent can be,

But For Naoya Inoue, he will punch you with fast and accurate punches, that can enter from any opponent's defense this is what I saw in his fight with Donaire, there is no pressure on Naoya Inoue's side it was full of confidence and his punches will surely hurt and Nonito Donaire s pretty much at the back end of the level Naoya Inoue has achieved,

Well, even if it's on display, it's a good step, because if they both have that itch and in some way that could encourage them to have a normal and real fight, however, I think it could be the safest step in case a fight breaks out and maybe change your mind and if I know the ervancha, it's a pity that Pacquiao hasn't done well in politics, then what's left is boxing, where he can win.

I think Mayweather should have a good reason to say no to a rematch with Pacquiao, I say something, if he is the best, then he must prove that he is still the best, and the fight they had is a thing of the past.

I'm sure WBO will grant Casimero's request. There's no reason why it shouldn't be granted.

But this time, Casimero needs to show some valid reasons that he is fit for the fight. Imagine he is having weight problems for 2 consecutive matches and that is not a good impression. He won't stand a chance against Naoya Inoue if he is struggling to catch up with the required weight.

All he can do is trash talk and that's where he wins lol if he don't do something about his weight problems.

Really? I thought Tete was still fighting in bantamweight, well if that's the case then Casimero should pray that his requests will be granted and if he will be granted, I hope that he won't waste that opportunity and make sure that his weight will catch-up this time. I bet that will be his last chance in the bantamweight because if he can't still address his issue then I guess it's time for him to move up.

Sorry but I can't really agree that Mayweather is a legend and I know that there are people that are going to be happy to argue about that, but I understand your opinion about him. But anyway, yes, it's really possible to see a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight soon and that said fight will generate huge revenues just like their past fights. People are unsatisfied that they didn't get to see a rematch between them so maybe this rematch will do that trick.

It is a good win by Tete, however, I would say that Cunningham is just a B-level fighter. So can clearly see the difference, night and day, Tete has the fundamentals like a 1-2 stiff jab and Cunningham just throwing wild punches.

And in that main event, I'm not surprised to see Joe Joyce knockout Hammer in their Heavyweight class. But not sure if this win will give him a crack on the belt. Tyson Fury is (semi) retired and then we have the Joshua vs Usyk fight.

But Tete has move to a higher division in this fight, super bantamweight division at 122 lbs. So if ever they will have to face again, Casimero might have to move up as well. Well we have been talking about him not making the 118 lbs anymore (he was caught using sauna's to remove excess weight, strip of his belt).

Maybe for the last time Casimero will fight at this weight and target Bulter to get his belt back. Or if extended, fight what we all have been waiting for, Inoue.

A rematch would be great to groom Casimero's name again but as of now, Casimero is still waiting for the WBO if he will be granted by his request to be a mandatory challenger against Paul Butler and have that chance to fight Inoue if ever he will manage to win but I believe Casimero won't have much trouble against Butler, his trouble is his own self because of his weight issues.

He was able to bounce back from an unexpected loss from Casimero, but unfortunately, Casimero has not come back yet, don't know if he can still have a big fight after he wasted his opportunity to fight Inoue but some bad decision making. Maybe a rematch for Tete and Casimero, that would be an entertaining fight for sure.

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

I'd like to see that to happen too so that we can see a much more interesting undisputed match in bantamweight division than a Butler-Inoue fight, surely a Casimero-Inoue fight will be more engaging if indeed it will happen soon because I know that Casimero can really defeat Butler if our compatriot can make it through his weight struggles.

But if Casimero will again have the same problem (I seriously hope not) then I think, he should move up even if his power will somehow decrease because moving up in other division will be his only chance in this industry to lessen his weight problems.

True, it's up to the WBO to give in to Casimero's request, if they consider him a very good champion in their organization then hopefully they can grant it. Or if they have the process then Casimero is the mandatory as he will be the top contender, either way, it's should be Casimero.

However, if the champion Butler doesn't want to give John Riel his fight then we can't do anything but to way. Maybe he wants Inoue more because of the money involved or wanted a bigger challenge.

Contrary to others that looked excited about the exhibition match between Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao, I do hope that won't happen. It's easy money for Amir Khan and he is not even close to Pacman's strength and fame. That's also an exhibition match and there will be no seriousness in that fight. What can we expect watching this fight? A staged one and scripted to entertain people.

If Pacquiao wants an exhibition make it to the point that it's against a boxer on the same level, Amir Khan is overrated and he should just rest at his home. Don't be like Mayweather that willing to go down in level for the sake of money.

We do hope that WBO will grant Casimero's request to allow him to become the mandatory challenger for Paul Butler.

It's reasonable to be asked for knowing Butler really didn't fight the real champion although it was Casimero's fault why it turned out like that. If ever granted, I hope a responsible Casimero will emerge this time. It's hard to deal with Inoue if Casimero continues to struggle with his maintaining weight problems. Boxers need to be at their 100% health status when facing the Japanese monster.

I do hope that a title defense will happen first on Butler before Inoue will target the last title at the Bantamweight Division to become the undisputed champion.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

News of retirement,  Hanging up the gloves: Former boxing champion Mikey Garcia retires . I would say Mikey's career is good, not that great but he accomplished a lot in his career, champions as 126,130,135,140 lbs, storied career.

It will not attract PPV sales, people will rather wait for the outcome than watch a what will be a one-sided match, the only people who will be excited to see this are those Inoue fanatics who want to see their idol but for bettors and boxing enthusiast this will not include in their schedule, Inoue will soon integrate Butler's belt that will make him the undisputed king of that division, maybe after the fight, he will think of moving up he can take his power in the higher weight division.

Anything heard from Donaire though? is he going to retire for good?

Anyhow, just like what others have been speculating, no offense to Butler, but I don't think he has what it takes to take the Monster and bet him. It's good that he got the WBO belt, but he really talks trash about Casimero back then. So they should fight Casimero first, or WBO ordered the fight and whoever be the winner facing Inoue, that will be the perfect setup match.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Butler_(boxer)

The return of Manny Pacquiao to fight in the boxing ring at an old age it is not possible to snatch the belt from a boxer younger than him, maybe he noticed some stats records during his fight with Ugas and opted for exhibition matches only, of course for money not about belts because sponsors have to pay more It's high to reach a contract deal with 2 superstars professional boxers, but regarding the rumors for the list of opponents Mayweather or Amir Khan is very interesting to watch, we will continue to monitor the official news and hopefully it will be released soon.