On this nook of the Universo Pugilistico, it is all about my sack– my bulging, bulbous, aching sack– and the gooey, salty fact contained inside. So…sit again, shut your eyes, pull again your hair, and prepare for this week’s cash shot of knowledge. This week we have now feedback/questions concerning Beterbiev-Bivol, Benavidez-Morrell, and Turki speak.
Chilly Turki
Hello Paul.
Let´s see how sharp you’re. Who is that this man? Hints:
– Has a really deep pocket
– Likes to really feel the principles do not apply to him
– Normalizes violence towards girls (or males who they don´t like)
– Loves to purchase friendships, regardless of the fee
– Tries desperately to have social recognition
– Will get violent when somebody does not agree with him
Who may it’s?
The reply is: a Mexican cartel drug lord. Who did you suppose I used to be speaking about?
I do know, I do know. I may very well be higher at being sarcastic. I simply cannot cease serious about this analogy. It got here to my thoughts after I learn a chunk from a man in The Ring. By the way in which, I’m a fan of a number of boxing columnists -including you, my friend- however this time I’ve a tough time studying that sort of written opinions. He wrote: “The achievements of H.E. Turki Al Alshikh within the realm of boxing have been fairly properly documented in current months”.
Actually? Achievements? H.E.????? What’s subsequent? I will not be shocked if somebody begins calling him “His Holiness”. Good Lord. That is one thing to snicker and to cry about. Paul, I am at a lack of phrases.
– Carlos, from Hermosillo, Mexico
Hey Carlos.
I truly thought you have been speaking about Donald Trump for a second.
I all the time informed those who the boxing world– and particularly the boxing media– was filled with sycophants, whores, and weak-kneed people. The rise of Turki Alalshikh and the Saudis spotlights every part I’ve been saying for all these years and compresses it right into a diorama of basic shittiness. It’s been nauseating to see the way in which some have jumped by hoops and are virtually begging to lick Turki’s boots for a couple of bucks that will come their means. It’s been extensively rumored that Ring Journal is both being bought to the Saudis or being strongly peddled to them, so it’s no shock to see a “We welcome our overlord” characteristic from them. The Ring, on the whole, has been pimped out and ethically hobbled so often lately that anybody savvy to their story already is aware of to count on nothing earnest from them. The remainder of the media has been simply as unhealthy. Once more, it’s nauseating. Have some self-respect, guys.
I’d like to inform you that there will likely be a turning level the place media– and boxing on the whole– finds a handful of scruples someplace on the backside of their pants pockets, however I’d be mendacity to you. There will likely be loads of boxing individuals turning tips for Turki and his individuals so long as cash continues to be being thrown round.
Beterbiev-Bivol Prediction
Hello Paul.
I can’t be the one one hitting you up for this, however who’s your choose for Beterbiev-Bivol? I acquired Beterbiev in eleven, however I’ve been backwards and forwards a number of occasions on this one. I can’t wait. So, who do you bought and the way will it go down?
– Dennis C.
Hey Dennis.
This can be a good combat and an thrilling combat. It’s additionally onerous to select a winner. I see a number of methods this one can end up. Proper now, although, I’m leaning in direction of Bivol to take a call. Whereas I admire Beterbeiv’s energy, his persistence, and his personal type of craftiness, I see that he’s additionally an older fighter with vital put on and tear on his physique (particularly, with a troubling meniscus damage in his current previous). He’ll have his moments, however I see Bivol being good by boxing from the surface, utilizing his legs, and avoiding any main errors that would enable for Beterbiev to get again into the combat. Bivol has zero ego with regards to choosing his option to a secure, managed factors win and I don’t suppose Beterbiev could have the legs to pressure his will on a calculated, targeted Bivol.
Benavidez vs. Morrell: Early Ideas
Magno.
I simply learn that David Benavidez for David Morrell will truly be occurring in spite of everything. What an incredible combat and the way typically do undefeated 20-something contenders truly select to combat each other? You bought to provide each side credit score for taking a dangerous combat like this. What do you consider this combat and the way do you see it happening?
– Clyde
Hey Clyde.
It’s a superb combat and one I’ve been hoping for (and doubting would occur) for years already. That is exactly the sort of combat each have to be taking at this level and the winner ought to step up properly to the winner of the upcoming Beterbiev-Bivol mild heavyweight unification.
As for the way it’ll go down? Proper now, I lean in direction of Benavidez through factors. He’s acquired the sting in high-end professional expertise and may come into this sort of bout extra poised. Morrell has by no means confronted anybody even remotely nearly as good or as targeted as Benavidez and I feel the strain Benavidez applies will stifle a number of what makes Morrell so good towards everybody else.
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