Manfredo VS. Bika poll

[Rantcatrat]

I'm a fan of Manfredo, but I doubt he'll beat Bika. In fact, I think it is a pretty gutsy fight for Manfredo to take. Manfredo may be a better boxer than Bika, but not by much, and Manfredo tends to tire in later rounds. Manfredo will land more punches than Bika in the beginning while Bika lands more powerful punches. Manfredo will slow toward the end and Bika will take advantage.

[killersheep]

I took Bika to win for two reasons

1) Manfredo's stamina, I don't think Peter will be able to get to Bika early which he needs to do to be effective in this fight.

2) Bika can be as dirty a fighter as they come, I think this will frustrate Peter and will lull him into fighting at Bika's tempo.

Peter is a pretty tough guy though, so I don't see a stoppage. I think the first half of this fight should be entertaining and close, the second half being lopsided for Bika. I'm rooting for Manfredo to get a win here though.

[Diane]

Sorry Pride, gotta go with Bika by decision.

Stamina, stamina, stamina. Will Peter have any?

I know he fights better at home, but a completely shot Pemberton, and a never really was that good Spina, are a different story than Bika.

I guess you changed you mind on going, because I remember when the fight was first announced, you told me that you were going to go. Is it because it's on a Thursday night, and you don't want to drive there on a work night?

[Spicoli]

Bika's physicality and ruggedness could really take Manfredo out of his game.Manfredo has the ability to box but will have to keep Bika off.I'm actually going with Manfredo to rise to the occasion ,maintain pace and take a close decision ?

[Kel]

When this fight was first suggested I initially thought Bika would bash the shit out of Manfredo, now? I think exactly the same

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Sorry Pride, gotta go with Bika by decision.

Stamina, stamina, stamina. Will Peter have any?

I know he fights better at home, but a completely shot Pemberton, and a never really was that good Spina, are a different story than Bika.

I guess you changed you mind on going, because I remember when the fight was first announced, you told me that you were going to go. Is it because it's on a Thursday night, and you don't want to drive there on a work night?

Ahh, my love... Will he have an stamina... I damn well hope so. Thats why Mora convincingly took the first fight... Thats why he lost against Lacy(and cuz I thing when he was knocked down(although not hurt) It scared the shit out of him).

You are right that Pemberton was beyond shot ans Spina was just a record and a live body, sure...

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

[RP33]

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

that may be what i have to do after the fight!! haha..

I think Manfredo is going to have a tough fight, and will need to fight on the inside to make it winnable.. He has to get inside those wide hooks and throw short punches on the inside.. He is capable of this, but he just needs to not get caught with any long range bombs on the outside..

Defense will be key, and he can't be afraid to throw.. Jaidon has a pretty big punch, and landed often against Bika's non-existant defense, so if Peter can land a few of those straight right's like he did against Spina, then i give him a good shot..

60/40 in favor of Bika.. but i obviously want the Pride to win..

[RozzySean]

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

that may be what i have to do after the fight!! haha..

I think Manfredo is going to have a tough fight, and will need to fight on the inside to make it winnable.. He has to get inside those wide hooks and throw short punches on the inside.. He is capable of this, but he just needs to not get caught with any long range bombs on the outside..

Defense will be key, and he can't be afraid to throw.. Jaidon has a pretty big punch, and landed often against Bika's non-existant defense, so if Peter can land a few of those straight right's like he did against Spina, then i give him a good shot..

60/40 in favor of Bika.. but i obviously want the Pride to win..

See, I think he gets inside the wide punches by keeping distance, jabbing, and landing his good straight right down the pipe. I'm afraid that on the inside, he'll get bullied and Bika's wide punches will hurt him more. On the outside, he should be able to see those shots coming, slip and counter. He needs to get inside the hooks without falling in and leaning against him Gatti/Ward style, like he did for much of the Lacy fight.

[pazfan1976]

hey guys sorry i forgot the the contender was last fall.but he still had only one fight since april.if i am right peter had two or three.



pazfan

[Diane]

Sorry Pride, gotta go with Bika by decision.

Stamina, stamina, stamina. Will Peter have any?

I know he fights better at home, but a completely shot Pemberton, and a never really was that good Spina, are a different story than Bika.

I guess you changed you mind on going, because I remember when the fight was first announced, you told me that you were going to go. Is it because it's on a Thursday night, and you don't want to drive there on a work night?

Ahh, my love... Will he have an stamina... I damn well hope so. Thats why Mora convincingly took the first fight... Thats why he lost against Lacy(and cuz I thing when he was knocked down(although not hurt) It scared the shit out of him).

You are right that Pemberton was beyond shot ans Spina was just a record and a live body, sure...

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

Unfortunately my love, I think Peter only has enough stamina to keep getting his wife pregnant, and that's about it.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Sorry Pride, gotta go with Bika by decision.

Stamina, stamina, stamina. Will Peter have any?

I know he fights better at home, but a completely shot Pemberton, and a never really was that good Spina, are a different story than Bika.

I guess you changed you mind on going, because I remember when the fight was first announced, you told me that you were going to go. Is it because it's on a Thursday night, and you don't want to drive there on a work night?

Ahh, my love... Will he have an stamina... I damn well hope so. Thats why Mora convincingly took the first fight... Thats why he lost against Lacy(and cuz I thing when he was knocked down(although not hurt) It scared the shit out of him).

You are right that Pemberton was beyond shot ans Spina was just a record and a live body, sure...

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

Unfortunately my love, I think Peter only has enough stamina to keep getting his wife pregnant, and that's about it.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Well played!

[Dark Lord Al]

Ahh, my love... Will he have an stamina... I damn well hope so. Thats why Mora convincingly took the first fight... Thats why he lost against Lacy(and cuz I thing when he was knocked down(although not hurt) It scared the shit out of him).

You are right that Pemberton was beyond shot ans Spina was just a record and a live body, sure...

I just know that he'll do his best work in front of the Italian faithful... A mile from the hill? He'll just wanna beat Bika so right after he can grab a "Godfather" sandwich from ROMA gourmet late night.

Unfortunately my love, I think Peter only has enough stamina to keep getting his wife pregnant, and that's about it.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Well played!

Mike even if Manfredo loses , im sure on his interview he will say how happy he is to be here lol

[ICB]

Suprised so many people are giving Peter Manfredo a chance, no offense POB but Sakio Bika has only really lost once convincingly. To Lucian Bute who is tall and fights on the outside, other than that Sakio Bika has so far always done well against some of the top Super Middleweights, where as Peter Manfredo has never done well against any top opposition at Middleweight or Super Middleweight.

I think Peter Manfredo will get outhustled here, Sakio Bika although his punching technique could do with some work. Is still very strong physically and he has a solid chin, i think Sakio Bika will be too much for Peter Manfredo. And i can see Sakio Bika stopping Peter Manfredo late on or winning a comfortable UD.

[boozeboxer]

Pride if it makes you feel better, I actually hope that Manfredo will win and make you happy.

[kingfrnk]

i think it will be a split decision for bika. oh and never mind booze i thought it would make it to 20k but still close.