Lucian Bute

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But you could say the same about Froch against Taylor, and even the first Andrade Bute fight.

Either Bute is completely glass jawed and got ko'd the first and only time Andrade landed anything, or else Andrade was being effective and getting to Bute prior to the 12th round in order to exhaust him.

It can't work both ways.

Bute is a good fighter but he's got a big question mark over his durability imo. I can't think of any fighter in history who has almost got knocked out like he did in that last round against a limited opponent who hasn't then gone on to have stamina and late round issues in future fights.

He's always going to have that vulnurability, just like Jermain Taylor, Cory Spinks etc.

He will still win fights, maybe some against top opposition but that's not going to go away.

If he gets into a dog fight with a Froch, Abraham or Pascal, the last rounds are going to be very difficult for him.

Yes he's looked great since against mediocre opposition, but he hasn't gone past 5 rounds so his stamina hasn't been on display.

He will crumble and get knocked out AT LEAST 3 times in his career if he fights on for the next 5 years or so.

I said the same about Miranda, after he fought Alan Green that he'd be knocked out at least 6 times by the time his career was over, and that's well on the way to fruition.

Not claiming I have anything like Taeth level boxing understanding, I just like to talk negatively about the fighters I don't like, and then if I'm proved right, Mijares, and soon to be Donaire etc, I like to create a gleeful little post pointing out how cool I am.

The first Andrade fight was tough and physically taxing...I just don't think Bute was prepared for it...I mean who is prepared for a guy who you hit hit hit and keeps coming?......

Bute is not Glass jawed and I agree the big question on him is stamina...But Stamina is easily fixable...Just more cardio in the gym

You reckon? Jermain Taylor, Cory Spinks, and even Oscar De La Hoya never solved that problem.

I think he's a good fighter, I just don't think he's physically able to hang with the most durable guys. Maybe in this modern age of 12 rounders, he will be less likely to get found out. But can you imagine him going 15 rounds with the likes of Ward, Froch and Abraham if the heat got turned up?

His best chances of winning fights against top fighters will always be early, I think the last three rounds or so could test him.

You never heard of them bringing in conditioning coaches either?....I mean there have been guys in the past who have had similar problems and overcame them...Especially Hwts....

You could be right he may not be able to get that stamina...But not as if he just slumps either...Think about the first Andrade fight that was taxing....

I don't see Froch as being a problem for him in that dept...AA yes due to the fact the guy gets stronger as fights go on....Ward though he beat Kessler handily is not confirmed to be all he is made out yet....He beat Miranda handily but he had some issues....inexperience mostly..

I think this guy is legit...Like you said in your other post if you turn out right then you post with Glee....Your not the only one who has that strategy