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[Legion]

Beterbiev vs Bivol bout on June 1.

I can not wait for this fight. Those two are so far ahead of the rest of the pile at LHW it is ridiculous. Two amateur masters of the old Soviet styles, almost 600 wins between them as amateurs and pros.

Bivol's feet are that fantastic balance between springy amateur pendulum steps, but maintaining ground contact and sliding rather than hopping and bringing the feet off the canvas. Beterbiev is more sinister, looking to punish, can land almost any variety of left hand from any range or situation.

A good undercard will make it a tremendous night on paper

 

[Snoops]

Wilder vs Zhang has been announced for the undercard of the Beterbiev vs Bivol bout on June 1.

Good promo and some good fights.

That promo is top class like, best one yet, some proper decent fights too.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Ryan Garcia missed weight by 3lb.

The fight with Devin Haney will now be a non-title bout. This buildup has been a complete shitshow from the moment that the fight was signed and Garcia really shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a boxing ring at the minute.

 

[Dylan]

Didn't see that one coming.

Watched the Haney v Garcia fight last night at work. Garcia's mental meltdown was all an act?

It was a very sloppy but thoroughly entertaining fight. Wonder what Garcia intends on doing about his weight going forward.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

Ryan Garcia tested positive before and after the fight with Haney

 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1785829269635228046

Ryan Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing anabolic agent ostarine on the day before and the day after his surprise win over Devin Haney last month, according to a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) letter sent to both parties

Garcia has 10 days to request that his B-sample be tested. If confirmed it would likely result in a suspension and the overturning of the result to a no-contest.

Garcia has since denied taking any substances.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Artur Beterbiev's undisputed light-heavyweight fight against Dmitry Bivol has been postponed after he suffered a knee injury.

WBC, IBF and WBO champion Beterbiev, who had been scheduled to face Bivol in Saudi Arabia on 1 June, ruptured his meniscus in training.

"The plan is to reschedule Beterbiev-Bivol before the end of the year," said a statement by Top Rank Boxing. "Additional details will be provided in due course."

Shame, I was looking forward to this one.

 

[Bandit]

Happy to see Lomachenko win again last night/this morning.

4 times world champ over 3 weights ain't half bad

 

[John Steed]

Devin Haney has formally requested that the New York commission disqualify Ryan Garcia and award Haney the win, due to claims of:

→ PED use
→ Prohibited use of IVs
→ Admitting coming in over weight was a tactic for an unfair advantage

 

[Legion]

What is everyone thinking for the Fury v Usyk fight?

It is an unbelievably tough one to predict, the bookies can't split them either.

Has the cut healed in time? It is probably the only way I can see Usyk stopping Fury.

The referee will play a huge part as well in terms of how he'll let things flow (or not).

My head says Fury. My heart is for Usyk.

 

[Bandit]

What is everyone thinking for the Fury v Usyk fight?

It is an unbelievably tough one to predict, the bookies can't split them either.

Has the cut healed in time? It is probably the only way I can see Usyk stopping Fury.

The referee will play a huge part as well in terms of how he'll let things flow (or not).

My head says Fury. My heart is for Usyk.

I don't think they would dare stop Fury for a cut though.

Usky body is the counter to the Fury eye.

Its poised so well!