Sky sports are showing this one tonight, it will be interesting to see how Bute will perform after the Froch KO. I was surprised he moved up to lightheavyweight especially taking on a puncher like Grachev. Although Grachev has limited boxing skills, he comes forward a lot and does put on the pressure. He was losing against Sillakh but he was always in the fight IMO. He is a strong fighter and if he can survive the early and middle rounds you never know he could test Bute' chin.
Im expecting Bute to start quick though, hes going to have to be busy to keep Grachev at bay IMO. If he knocks down Grachev and overwhelms him I reckon there could be a TKO for Bute, Bute will want this over as quickly as possible IMO. The longer it lasts the greater chance Grachev has of coming into the fight IMO.
I wouldnt rule out Grachev stopping Bute though, that was a big KO Loss against Froch and you never know if Bute could be damaged goods after that performance. I think tonight will be a decent test for him though and if he comes through in style it will set up the Froch rematch nicely.
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