WBSS Bantamweight

[Alpha]

Other than Tete, I honestly don't see the chasm between the opponents of the other 3 top seeds.

Sorry Tito, do you mean Tete's opposition at 118 is lacking compared to the other 3? Or that's his is better?

Rodriguez has the weakest opposition in my opinion, but like I said, I rate him only behind Inoue based on a P4P/ who beats who sense.

Although all 4 seeds could easily be interchangeable on their best nights.

No, what I mean is that Tete has the weakest opposition by far. To me, the other three opponents are almost interchangeable. Also, if Rodriguez beats Moloney, which admittedly he should, he gets Inoue, who arguably should've been the #1 seed, in the semis. IMO Rodriguez has an excellent chance against either Burnett or Tete... but they're on the other half of the bracket.

Yea Inoue vs Rodriguez should have been set up to be able to reach the final.

Nah, Rodriguez has the weaker record for me. Tete really only has one loss. That was to the extremely talented Mthalane at 112.

Manny only really has Butler, Tete beat an undefeated version, plus Narvaez, Villanueva is solid. Plus some decent guys between 112 to 115.

I meant in the tournament. Tete has the easiest opponent by far. The opponents of the other 3 guys are interchangeable IMO.

Oh ok got ya, Payano is definitely the toughest of the 4 unseeded for me.

Yea I agree Tete had the easiest 1st round opponent.

Aloyan can box, but I don't like him because he was done for PEDs as an amateur.

[Alpha]

Looks like Tete vs Aloyan is set for October 13th in Russia.

[Fenster]

Tete has the least chance of getting through to the next round according to bookies.

1/4 to beat the former Amateur star in Russia.

Inoue is 1/25 to beat Payano.
Burnett is 1/6 to beat Donaire.
Rodriguez is 1/14 to beat Maloney.

Tete might regret not picking Payano, he had no choice in the others.

[Alpha]

Fighting in Russia, Tete will need to win the rounds clear if it goes to the cards. Aloyan may have enough skill to make it to the final bell, but I believe he'll mostly be in survival mode if it goes late.

[Silkeyjoe]

Fighting in Russia, Tete will need to win the rounds clear if it goes to the cards. Aloyan may have enough skill to make it to the final bell, but I believe he'll mostly be in survival mode if it goes late.

I was expecting better from Aloyan but hes looked pretty poor since going pro. I think it should be easy work for Tete. Stops him in 5 or 6

[Master]

Why Russia? They seem to have the money.

[brocktonblockbust]

Aloyan

[Alpha]

Naoya vs Payano is set for Oct-7 in Japan.

[Alpha]

Inoue just fought a 3 round exhibition on the 19th of August with Genesis Servania.

I'd like to see more P4P guys doing this. It's quite common in Japan.

[Master]

I am suprised that they allowed it because he could get injured, alphabet boys get angry and good money is not always made.

[Alpha]

I am suprised that they allowed it because he could get injured, alphabet boys get angry and good money is not always made.

It used to be quite common, I remember Porter doing one after one of his fights was cancelled.

For guys fighting once or twice a year this would be good for them.

[Fenster]

Great stuff, got a bit spiteful too.

[Fenster]

I am suprised that they allowed it because he could get injured, alphabet boys get angry and good money is not always made.

You've never heard of sparring? Some fighters don't even wear head guards.

[Alpha]

I am suprised that they allowed it because he could get injured, alphabet boys get angry and good money is not always made.

You've never heard of sparring? Some fighters don't even wear head guards.

Or gym wars?

[Alpha]

Great stuff, got a bit spiteful too.

Servania was landing, it was only an exhibition tho. Also Servania is now a featherweight and Inoue has just moved to 118.