Bute v. Grachev 11/3/12

[Rantcatrat]

I'm scratching my head a bit with this choice of opponent for Bute. Grachev (12-0) just starched unbeaten Ismayl "The Black Russian" Sillakh. He is a big puncher with a granite chin. Is he too tough of a foe for Bute to face in a comeback fight after Bute suffered his first defeat, a dehabilitating knockout loss at that, and especially when a big money Froch rematch looms in the future?

Lucian Bute will face Denis Grachev before Carl Froch rematch - ESPN

[armin]

I'm scratching my head a bit with this choice of opponent for Bute. Grachev (12-0) just starched unbeaten Ismayl "The Black Russian" Sillakh. He is a big puncher with a granite chin. Is he too tough of a foe for Bute to face in a comeback fight after Bute suffered his first defeat, a dehabilitating knockout loss at that, and especially when a big money Froch rematch looms in the future?

Lucian Bute will face Denis Grachev before Carl Froch rematch - ESPN

I think this is exactly the type of opponent he should face, granite chin and big puncher two qualities that effed him against froch. I think bute is really tryin to prepare himself for froch and give himself a chance at victory by facing this guy as opposed to facing someone he knows he could beat but then be in the deep end again against froch. Good choice I say

[TheMacMagician]

You know, I do agree there with what Armin says, with Bute needing to learn how to deal with the pressure more, as he really can't fight going backwards at all I dont think. But, that being said, they could have chose a slightly softer touch after the pasting he took against Froch.

I watched the Grachev vs Sylakh fight, and Grachev is gonna take some stopping I'd say. Be tempted to throw it out there and say Grachev stops Bute. He was relentless against Sylakh. Id like to think Butes team know what they are doin but who knows.....

Most important thing for us boxing fans is that it should be a VERY competitive fight IMO.

[Tam Seddon]

You know, I do agree there with what Armin says, with Bute needing to learn how to deal with the pressure more, as he really can't fight going backwards at all I dont think. But, that being said, they could have chose a slightly softer touch after the pasting he took against Froch.

I watched the Grachev vs Sylakh fight, and Grachev is gonna take some stopping I'd say. Be tempted to throw it out there and say Grachev stops Bute. He was relentless against Sylakh. Id like to think Butes team know what they are doin but who knows.....

Most important thing for us boxing fans is that it should be a VERY competitive fight IMO.

Great fight and you said exactly what I wanted to say! Big respect to Bute for taking this fight, it's going to be a cracker. I was impressed with Grachev when he beat Sylakh, if Bute gets through this one it will set him up nicely for the Froch rematch.

[Rantcatrat]

You know, I do agree there with what Armin says, with Bute needing to learn how to deal with the pressure more, as he really can't fight going backwards at all I dont think. But, that being said, they could have chose a slightly softer touch after the pasting he took against Froch.

I watched the Grachev vs Sylakh fight, and Grachev is gonna take some stopping I'd say. Be tempted to throw it out there and say Grachev stops Bute. He was relentless against Sylakh. Id like to think Butes team know what they are doin but who knows.....

Most important thing for us boxing fans is that it should be a VERY competitive fight IMO.

He did well against pressure fighters before - think Bika and Andrade. Froch clearly is a different animal. However, I agree that this fight does help prepare Bute. It will be good for his confidence too, if he wins, but it's a tough fight to take after suffering a hard knock out by Froch.

[Dropanuke]

You know, I do agree there with what Armin says, with Bute needing to learn how to deal with the pressure more, as he really can't fight going backwards at all I dont think. But, that being said, they could have chose a slightly softer touch after the pasting he took against Froch.

I watched the Grachev vs Sylakh fight, and Grachev is gonna take some stopping I'd say. Be tempted to throw it out there and say Grachev stops Bute. He was relentless against Sylakh. Id like to think Butes team know what they are doin but who knows.....

Most important thing for us boxing fans is that it should be a VERY competitive fight IMO.

He did well against pressure fighters before - think Bika and Andrade. Froch clearly is a different animal. However, I agree that this fight does help prepare Bute. It will be good for his confidence too, if he wins, but it's a tough fight to take after suffering a hard knock out by Froch.

I think people forget just how good frochs reflexes are

[oakleyno1]

I think someone who's 12-0-1 with an MD win recently and only 8 KO;s seems like a piss poor interim fight in my mind! admittedly I have not seen him fight but it seems like someone bite could outbox with his left hand tied behind his back!

[Dropanuke]

Froch is far more active and accurate than this guy and times u well