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This years contender series has been brilliant, top fighters have made some great fights. A was backing Bika to win it from the start so hopefully he comes through as champ. I think there are going to be some big name fights for the boys coming out of the show. I think Paul Smith, Jaidon Codrington, Sakio Bika, will all be future world champs. Anyone been watchin it?
I thought from the get-go that Jaidon would win the Contender. I think Bika is a bit too old to use this to kickstart his career. There's more long-term effects of winning this competition if Jaidon were to win. I feel Bika is a very good fighter but cmon! Out of a possible 12 rounds between the first fight and the semi-finals, Jaidon only needed less than 3 rounds to get himself to the finals. That's impressive!
Jaidon has been impressive. Considering the loss of his father and him keeping focused he has done brilliant. A true champ either way.
I must admit I've pretty much lost interest in this show really. The first series was excellent but it gets weaker ever series imo.
It's watchable but I don't really get that excited about it any more.
It's not the fighters faults it's just a case of been there and done that.
And whilst guys like Bika and Soliman offer a credibility boosting win for a young prospect on the show having them progress to the latter stages ruins the experience to a degree as we all know that the likes of Bika, Soliman etc arn't ever going to shine on the world stage.
If Codrington wins it will at least be interesting following his career but who really cares about Sakio Bika? He's a tough guy but not truly world class as we already found out with Calzaghe and Bute.
they both sux
Bikas a bit old?? hes only 28 mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by caleoh12
I should've clarified this a bit more. I meant Bika was a bit old in comparison with Jaidon. Jaidon being 23 is very young and ready to take off with his boxing career. Bika being 28 is in his physical prime, he will be physically going on the downhill shortly.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
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Originally Posted by skel1983
I was thinking the same thing....
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Originally Posted by caleoh12
Even IF Jaidon wins the Contender series he is a LOOOOOONNNNGGGG way from being in the top of the heap...He has alot of holes in his game and is too full of himself to go anywhere anytime soon...If he does not adjust that attitude of his and fix those holes in his style he will be sent away broken by the top level guys before he gets started....His Psyche is not all that good and a few more losses like the one to Green he will stall for good....I like Green but there are a lot of other guys out there better then he is and would use Jaidon as an easy payday
WOW what a round 1 anyone else watching this?
Im glad Banks won his fight after "Smiggers" chickened out on the rematch, says alot about him, he knows he lost...
This is a great fight through 3, I'm surprised how game jaidon is, Sakio too, they have both been eating alot of leather.
Holy crap am I the only one watching this war? I respect both fighters already from this fight...great action so far.
Bika needs to develop some discipline QUICK.. everytime he lands a big shot he goes for the kill and then gets rocked.. He has the power to knock Jaidon out but he needs to relax.
Back and forth action, this is great! Whoever comes out of this deserves some major props.
FOTY candidate through 6? MY GOODNESS
Both fighters rocked each other at the end of that one, the both kind of meandered back to their corners, this is a great fight goin on.
won't say who the winner was, but amazing fight.
No shame for the loser in this one what a show of heart by both!
I wont spoil it either but man you guys gotta see this one.
What a way to start and end a fight. Sort of reminded me of Hagler/Hearns. Not as impressive but it had it's moments.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Bika is far more deserving of "real" title fight(again) with work than Sergio Mora"or less" ! Ohhhhh come of ....Beat fight ever seeeen ::**Jaidon sounds MUFFED up
YEAH Sakio!!!!!!! Awesome fight, glad for Bika to get the win. Maybe FOTY. Easily the best Contender fight yet.
Well i can not help it Bika showed that he still wants to be the man. Bika won by knock out and i give him all the credit in the world. But both tend to block punches way to much with there face and it turns out that Bika has a tougher face.
Dont spoil for the u.k. members they havent seen it yet dorkwads...now if you could please put spoiler in the title....
Sup Legion? You showed her who wears the pants huh?? ;) ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by LEGION
Easily the best fight of the year...cough,choke....The best "Contender" fight EVER seen. Every one take a deep breath! Good for Bika,deserves respect.
I wouldnt say foty, because the lack of defense, but hey Ward Gatti had very little defense...besides FOTY is coming up this weekend Cotto Mosely ;D
No, I'm still wearing a mini skirt and still barely getting by on this clunker computer ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli Surfs In 'Nawlins
Yeah, you're right, this weekend will awesome. I'll put FOTYFC{fight of the year for contender} ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Dude,That thread got shredded mostly when the Matrix-esqe transfer happened earlier.Like it is said in the bad old days....If Its got 4 wheels and gets you there..Wtf 8) I want Bika v.Mora Season vs. season.Whoever wins can then go into "title" fight and get thrashedQuote:
Originally Posted by LEGION
Let Bika get Mora and then Manfredo and I'll be happy when he sends them packing.
I think Bika gives most @ 168 a tough fight. His previous highest purse was $130,000 for the Calzaghe fight so good on him for getting a big payday. Done well for a kid from the mean streets of Cameroon.
Manfredo better focus on Lacy.Speakin of,I had a nightmare of a dream or Thought.......on that fight.It ends in NO-MAS,No descision,No KO.Someone Sits on his stool in corner.IMO.THats why I changed my name ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LEGION
Bika is a solid fighter and if he keeps with it he can have a belt. No all of them but he will be able to hold on to one of them i mean there are alot he can win one he is a pretty good fighter.
He's got a belt: The prestigious CONTENDER BELT!! Lol ;D
With respect Mr140 I could hang onto a ledge it meant me disappearing into the masses.A belt does not make a Champ...A Champ makes Himself with or without a belt...OR Promotion.... ::** notice how "gloryboy" announcer congratulated Leonard 3 Times.Somewhere Don King is cussing himself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
He is solid
He is respectable
And this may sound weird but he deserves better than "contender" will afford and offer him....He can work himself back but hits roadblocks.............maybe American Gladiators needs champions
I know belts are some what meaning less but holding one still counts for somthing. I am sure Bika will never be the top guy in SMW but he can make it top the upper half of the division.
Am I the only one who thinks that as much as Sakio has gained... I still feel sorry for him being married to the Wicked Witch of the West.... damn, that must suck
Man that is cruel thing to say same on you lol just joking.