Lucian Bute vs. Glen Johnson fight/discussion thread

[Rantcatrat]

Have to say Bute was very cautious and used his magic wand twirly jab style well to keep Johnson off balance. Consequently i also found it an almost mind numbingly boring experience and think until Bute shares a ring with Froch,Ward,Kessler or someone of a similar level the jury is still out. I can see his ability to counter punch deserting him the first time a quick, fit fighter with a half decent chin rushes him. Johnson was just not fast enough to get inside and rough Bute up a bit but like i said Jury is out. Bute's ring entrance was a bit surreal like something out of the nutcracker suite.

I disagree. I don't think the jury is out anymore. There is no doubt about it that he clearly belongs in the top group. With almost all of Ward/Bute/Froch common opponents, Bute has done better.

I don't believe Kessler is at that top level anymore. He is injured too often and he seems content to finish his days in Denmark fighting the Stieglitz's of the world. Rememebr post-Calzaghe and pre-S6, Kessler stayed in Denmark fighting nobody's.

Dirrell's true status is anybody's guess. He could be completely back to the pre-Abraham level or he might just never have the mental toughness to compete at the top. Either way, it'll be another year at best before we see him in a big fight again.

In my opinion, there's Ward, Bute, and Froch. From a styles perspective, I would like to see Froch and Bute. I believe that's a great fight.