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Should be a good fight IMO, I think Alexander wins a decision if he boxes like he did against Maidana. But Bailey is capable of a knockout vs anyone, he's such a strong puncher. He does have a punchers chance, Alexander will have to be careful, but I think he handles Bailey.
I thought devon was allowed to hold entirely to much in maidana fight and don't recall him even bein warned for it, but it was in his hometown. What I'm sayin is I hope he's not allowed to "box" that was this time roundQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
This is a good money fight and Bailey earned it.
He's got a puncher's chance, but Alexander is a lot faster and more active.
I'll be rooting for Bailey, though I had hoped he would get a unification match with Malinaggi instead of this.
Hopefully Alexander Can win the IBF title off Bailey, and then that will set up the unification against Malinaggi down the line, that would be an even better fight than taking on Malinaggi now. The winner of the Malinaggi - alexander or bailey fight could fight Bradley and unify the welterweight division. I think thats what should happen IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulk
And with Khan hopefully moving up soon, I think the 147 weight class is really going to have some good fights within the next year. I would love to see khan fight Alexander, Bailey, maliniaggi again or Bradley. All great fights to be made these are.
bailey is gonna get destroyed in this fight!
hope he's getting paid for fight this cause it will almost certainly be his last.
+1. I found that fight almost unwatchable due to Alexander's "style."Quote:
Originally Posted by arminI thought devon was allowed to hold entirely to much in maidana fight and don't recall him even bein warned for it, but it was in his hometown. What I'm sayin is I hope he's not allowed to "box" that was this time roundQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I second that, and the only way Bailey has a real punchers chance in this one is if Alexander doesn't hold so much, which is probably unlikely given that. I'm not interested in this one at all really:-\
Bailey vs. Maidana would have been a lot more fun to watch than this.
But, Maidana looked piss poor against Alexander and clearly lost so Alexander vs. Bailey is the fight.
I'm always weary of buying into guys counting strictly on power to pull them out. But hey at 40 and and the time put in I'm all about Bailey. 30 seconds of pulverizing Jones erased the pedestrian pace both showed in there for me. No hype on that one...he's one of the most concussive and true punchers over the last number of years. He's earned it. And well, it is against Devon alexander.
Logic says Alexander too young, too fast and too much. But for me its his mentality in some that makes this one good. I think he needs to attack ol' man Bailey early and often turn his old rickity legs and flash combos inside and get him out, he has the tools but he can be phyched out and I don't think he forces pace. Bailey can linger. That gives Bailey life at least early. If he catches Alexander, I dont think Devon takes it. Not at all. They should call this one The Bull in the china shop.
It's defo a fight to be made in the circumstances but in all honesty, I don't think that Bailey has much chance against Devon.
Bailey should lose and be out boxed by Alexander. How poor is the division that Bailey and Paulie are champs. Khan will come up and clean this B side of the division before trying to take on Floyd or Pac Man.
Yeah I agree with that, Khan has a fantastic opportunity to win belts at 147 now, he would beat Bailey, malinaggi (again) , Alexander and I think he would be too quick for Bradley if he uses his superior handspeed and speed to box Bradley.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
It will be interesting to see how Kell brook gets on against Jones, if he wins in style there is no doubt he deserves to be fighting the names I said above. If he can win a world title and Khan establishes a name for himself at 147 I would love to see Khan-Brook in the UK down the line. It would no doubt be a massive UK and world level 147 showdown.
I just had a bad thought, what if Bailey wins and fights Khan...and wins that too? You'll have 140 pounder fights where the supposed champ throws 10 punches a round but will KO you in 12 rounds.
Never count Bailey out in any fight or risk being counted out yourself! Bailey deserves this fight and i hope he makes a bucket load of cash!
He has entertained fight fans for a decade and you just never know what will happen when Randall Bailey fights!
Why is that a bad thought? 10 punches and they are ending in devistating kos...sign me up. Bailey may be a sharpshooter with a bolt action but unless someone storms him and forces their own tko it'll be a fatal flaw for anyone to sleep on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by DavilaJones
Forgot about Kell. I think Khan will not fight him out of spite a bit like Hatton did not fight Witter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonYeah I agree with that, Khan has a fantastic opportunity to win belts at 147 now, he would beat Bailey, malinaggi (again) , Alexander and I think he would be too quick for Bradley if he uses his superior handspeed and speed to box Bradley.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
It will be interesting to see how Kell brook gets on against Jones, if he wins in style there is no doubt he deserves to be fighting the names I said above. If he can win a world title and Khan establishes a name for himself at 147 I would love to see Khan-Brook in the UK down the line. It would no doubt be a massive UK and world level 147 showdown.
Yeah I get what you mean, but I think if Brook can get a title and keeps on winning in style I think he could be deserving of a Khan. As long as he stays undefeated, I think he would have a good resume and would have earned a Khan fight. I get what you mean with the Witter comparison, but if Brook can become a bigger star in the UK , I think promoters can make enough money for Khan - Brook down the line and that might be enough to tempt Khan into agreeing to the showdown. We will see how it goes though, I'd love Khan-Brook one day.
On one hand it keeps you on the edge of the seat waiting for the lightning to strike but on the other hand the lack of activity is not thrilling. Moreover he's not much of a sharpshooter as you can see from the accuracy of his punches. But...that lightning strike is tantalizing I won't lie.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliWhy is that a bad thought? 10 punches and they are ending in devistating kos...sign me up. Bailey may be a sharpshooter with a bolt action but unless someone storms him and forces their own tko it'll be a fatal flaw for anyone to sleep on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by DavilaJones