Comments Thread For: Promoter says Sebastian Fundora must wait to commit to title defense

[crimsonfalcon07]

So do you see Crawford vs. Madrimov as a 50/50 fight?

Personally, I see this very much like I saw Inoue v Fulton. I expect Crawford to win, likely by stoppage given certain defensive flaws of Madrimov, but it's his first fight in a new weight class and we don't know how he'll be in the ring, and he's got a skilled and explosive younger fighter with good power who also can switch. I wouldn't be surprised to see Madrimov take a few rounds early.

[factsarenice]

I saw it here, but I guess he didn't do it?

Fundora To Relinquish WBO Title For Spence Fight, Crawford To Battle Madrimov For Vacant Belt
By - 05/25/2024
Boxing News 24

Oddly enough, Boxing 24 names Boxingscene as their source. IMO, Boxingnews 24 always mixed opinion into real news just to give it a slant, but now, similar to Fox news, they're pushing pure opinion and passing it off as legitimate news. I don't trust Boxing News 24 anymore because it's anything but news and I don't think I'm alone with that opinion.

You and I don't always agree and I snipe and get in the mud but in-between the BS, there are serious debates with serious guys that make the site better and you are one of them.

[Bronx2245]

Oddly enough, Boxing 24 names Boxingscene as their source. IMO, Boxingnews 24 always mixed opinion into real news just to give it a slant, but now, similar to Fox news, they're pushing pure opinion and passing it off as legitimate news. I don't trust Boxing News 24 anymore because it's anything but news and I don't think I'm alone with that opinion.

You and I don't always agree and I snipe and get in the mud but in-between the BS, there are serious debates with serious guys that make the site better and you are one of them.

Likewise, kind sir! I'm not here seeking people who agree with me, but I enjoy people who know how to present their opinion, and at least attempt to present facts to support their argument! You are definitely one of them!

With Benavidez moving to 175, does this make Canelo vs. Crawford more realistic for May 2025?

[factsarenice]

So do you see Crawford vs. Madrimov as a 50/50 fight?

I'll be honest, I lean toward Crawford because I'm a fan. Sure he's special but he's also getting old, made a lot of money, and like Errol, Terence likes to exchange and in those exchanges he's vulnerable.

Madrimov is no joke, he hits hard and he has great footwork and that makes him harder to hit clean then people think. Add in a granite chin and Madrimov is right up there with Vigil Ortiz and Tim Tszyu...easily better than any current 154lb belt holder. Just being a better boxer isn't enough to beat any of them and if you can't get their respect you can't beat them, and even if you do, you're going to take some real damage. Yes, I lean toward Crawford about as much as I would if he were fighting Tim or Virgil. Madrimov is a live dog and if Terence is off, even a little, he'll get dropped like Ray Lenard.

[Bronx2245]

I'll be honest, I lean toward Crawford because I'm a fan. Sure he's special but he's also getting old, made a lot of money, and like Errol, Terence likes to exchange and in those exchanges he's vulnerable.

Madrimov is no joke, he hits hard and he has great footwork and that makes him harder to hit clean then people think. Add in a granite chin and Madrimov is right up there with Vigil Ortiz and Tim Tszyu...easily better than any current 154lb belt holder. Just being a better boxer isn't enough to beat any of them and if you can't get their respect you can't beat them, and even if you do, you're going to take some real damage. Yes, I lean toward Crawford about as much as I would if he were fighting Tim or Virgil. Madrimov is a live dog and if Terence is off, even a little, he'll get dropped like Ray Lenard.

Father time is undefeated, but I'm fearful for any guy fighting Crawford, with only 11 Professional fights!

[factsarenice]

Father time is undefeated, but I'm fearful for any guy fighting Crawford, with only 11 Professional fights!

The short answer is that Madrimov is like Lomachanko with 200-300 amateur fights and like Lomachanko, Madrimov was better than any of the belt holders on day one.

The long answer is that amateurs from the eastern block can go their entire life without "technically" being considered a professional because in those countries athletes are taken care of by their government, not privately.

I've been to many countries that compensate their athletes, musicians, philosophers, etc... and none have ever spent time in the private sector. It's a cultural thing and also an unfair advantage but hey, in America, we cut taxes for the guys that own Pay Pal, Mobil Oil, Twitter and Facebook so we've got that going on.

[Bronx2245]

The short answer is that Madrimov is like Lomachanko with 200-300 amateur fights and like Lomachanko, Madrimov was better than any of the belt holders on day one.

The long answer is that amateurs from the eastern block can go their entire life without "technically" being considered a professional because in those countries athletes are taken care of by their government, not privately.

I've been to many countries that compensate their athletes, musicians, philosophers, etc... and none have ever spent time in the private sector. It's a cultural thing and also an unfair advantage but hey, in America, we cut taxes for the guys that own Pay Pal, Mobil Oil, Twitter and Facebook so we've got that going on.

I think they still need more fights to adapt to the pros. Maybe Salido wouldn’t have won if Loma knew how to handle that kind of environment? They don’t have 10 round fights in the amateurs! Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to the entire event next weekend! Just so happens to be my birthday!

[BronxPride67]

I think Fundora can beat both Crawford and Spence- dont sleep on the tall thin man

[factsarenice]

I think Fundora can beat both Crawford and Spence- dont sleep on the tall thin man

Maybe I'm in the minority but, I'm not big on Fundora. I expect him to lose to every top 5 at 154lb.