Fair enough but two years really isn't that long a time in boxing terms, its four fights for most guys. But besides that who knows what we would have got in the next two years, Kessler fighting some boring mandatories, Andre Dirrell just fought a miniature person last time out, Ward was unlikely to step up for at least a fight or two, Abraham might have wasted more time at middle, etc., etc.

This guarantees a full schedule of great fights for the next two years. Some huge fights. That's greatness IMO. I am fully behind this. Shame Bute isn't involved and its not perfect besides that but its a risk clearly worth taking IMO.

And even Bute can fight Andrade, maybe Bika (or has he already fought Bika, scratch that I guess) and stay busy for a couple years and stake his claim as the guy deserving a shot. Not saying it doesn't suck for him though. Other prospects can also continue to build their name and look towards their chances once this is over.