On this nook of the Universo Pugilistico, it is all about my sack– my bulging, bulbous, aching sack– and the gooey, salty reality contained inside. So…sit again, shut your eyes, pull again your hair, and prepare for this week’s cash shot of knowledge. This week we’ve got feedback/questions relating to Beterbiev-Bivol, Benavidez-Morrell, and Turki speak.
Chilly Turki
Hello Paul.
Let´s see how sharp you’re. Who is that this man? Hints:
– Has a really deep pocket
– Likes to really feel the principles do not apply to him
– Normalizes violence towards ladies (or males who they don´t like)
– Loves to purchase friendships, irrespective of the associated fee
– Tries desperately to have social recognition
– Will get violent when somebody does not agree with him
Who would possibly or not it’s?
The reply is: a Mexican cartel drug lord. Who did you assume I used to be speaking about?
I do know, I do know. I might be higher at being sarcastic. I simply can’t cease occupied with this analogy. It got here to my thoughts after I learn a chunk from a man in The Ring. By the best way, I’m a fan of loads of boxing columnists -including you, my friend- however this time I’ve a tough time studying that kind of written opinions. He wrote: “The achievements of H.E. Turki Al Alshikh within the realm of boxing have been fairly properly documented in latest months”.
Actually? Achievements? H.E.????? What’s subsequent? I will not be stunned if somebody begins calling him “His Holiness”. Good Lord. That is one thing to snicker and to cry about. Paul, I am at a lack of phrases.
– Carlos, from Hermosillo, Mexico
Hey Carlos.
I really thought you had been speaking about Donald Trump for a second.
I all the time informed people who the boxing world– and particularly the boxing media– was filled with sycophants, whores, and weak-kneed people. The rise of Turki Alalshikh and the Saudis spotlights the whole lot I’ve been saying for all these years and compresses it right into a diorama of basic shittiness. It’s been nauseating to see the best way some have jumped by hoops and are virtually begging to lick Turki’s boots for a couple of bucks which will come their means. It’s been extensively rumored that Ring Journal is both being bought to the Saudis or being strongly peddled to them, so it’s no shock to see a “We welcome our overlord” function from them. The Ring, on the whole, has been pimped out and ethically hobbled so ceaselessly lately that anybody savvy to their story already is aware of to count on nothing earnest from them. The remainder of the media has been simply as dangerous. Once more, it’s nauseating. Have some self-respect, guys.
I’d like to inform you that there will likely be a turning level the place media– and boxing on the whole– finds a handful of scruples someplace on the backside of their pants pockets, however I’d be mendacity to you. There will likely be loads of boxing folks turning tips for Turki and his folks so long as cash continues to be being thrown round.
Beterbiev-Bivol Prediction
Hello Paul.
I can’t be the one one hitting you up for this, however who’s your decide for Beterbiev-Bivol? I bought Beterbiev in eleven, however I’ve been forwards and backwards just a few instances on this one. I can’t wait. So, who do you bought and the way will it go down?
– Dennis C.
Hey Dennis.
It is a good battle and an thrilling battle. It’s additionally onerous to choose a winner. I see a number of methods this one can end up. Proper now, although, I’m leaning in direction of Bivol to take a choice. Whereas I admire Beterbeiv’s energy, his persistence, and his personal type of craftiness, I see that he’s additionally an older fighter with important put on and tear on his physique (particularly, with a troubling meniscus damage in his latest previous). He’ll have his moments, however I see Bivol being sensible by boxing from the skin, utilizing his legs, and avoiding any main errors that would enable for Beterbiev to get again into the battle. Bivol has zero ego in terms of selecting his technique to a secure, managed factors win and I don’t assume Beterbiev may have the legs to pressure his will on a calculated, centered Bivol.
Benavidez vs. Morrell: Early Ideas
Magno.
I simply learn that David Benavidez for David Morrell will really be occurring in any case. What an incredible battle and the way typically do undefeated 20-something contenders really select to battle each other? You bought to present either side credit score for taking a dangerous battle like this. What do you consider this battle and the way do you see it taking place?
– Clyde
Hey Clyde.
It’s an excellent battle and one I’ve been hoping for (and doubting would occur) for years already. That is exactly the form of battle each must be taking at this level and the winner ought to step up properly to the winner of the upcoming Beterbiev-Bivol mild heavyweight unification.
As for the way it’ll go down? Proper now, I lean in direction of Benavidez by way of factors. He’s bought the sting in high-end professional expertise and will come into this sort of bout extra poised. Morrell has by no means confronted anybody even remotely pretty much as good or as centered as Benavidez and I believe the stress Benavidez applies will stifle loads of what makes Morrell so good towards everybody else.
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