On this vacation version of Magno’s Bulging Mail Sack, I shove my massive sweet cane down the Christmas stockings of boxing ignorance after which pull out to shoot a great deal of milky eggnog throughout boxing’s Grinches. This week, we now have feedback/questions concerning Usyk-Fury 2, Turki’s AI decide, Benavidez vs. Morrell and past.
Usyk-Fury 2 Prediction
Magno.
Okay, massive man. It’s prediction time. Who do you see successful this Saturday’s heavyweight title battle and the way? Personally, I bought Usyk doing higher this time round and approaching sturdy earlier. I feel Fury could have that concern and respect in him from what occurred within the first battle and can battle tighter and extra respectful. I’m taking Usyk by a reasonably extensive unanimous resolution, possibly 116-112 twice and a 117-113. I additionally wouldn’t be shocked if Usyk stopped Fury.
–Jorge
Hey Jorge.
It’s doable that Usyk will do higher within the rematch than he did the primary time round. I can see that taking place. He WILL be coming in with the psychological edge, IMO, and an enormous benefit within the eyes of public opinion (which additionally impacts judging). I also can make a case for Fury, although. IMO, Fury had that battle below management and was successful pretty handily till Usyk labored his means again into the competition. I can see a greater conditioned, extra targeted Fury doing for a full twelve what he did for 7-and-a-half within the first battle. It’s a troublesome name, however I’m betting on the latter and on Fury having the ability to proper his ship and keep heading in the right direction for sufficient of the bout to take a detailed resolution. Name me loopy (and folks will), however I nonetheless query Usyk’s sturdiness and if Fury can check that chin and intestine extra constantly, we might even see an inside-the-distance shocker.
Turki’s Robo-Boxing Choose
Mr. Magno!
I do know you should have seen this by now, however “His Excellency” Turki Alalshikh plans on utilizing an AI decide in an unofficial capability for the Usyk-Fury battle this Saturday. Will this be step one in altering the best way boxing is judged completely? Will this be a fairer method to rating fights than the present means? I do know it’s a must to have some ideas on this.
– Jack T.
Hey Jack.
Turki Alalshikh constantly exhibits us that he has no extra boxing acumen than the typical fan. Like numerous his concepts, this AI judging silliness sounds good on the floor, however is wildly impractical and, finally, lethal for the game. Utilizing synthetic intelligence to attain fights wouldn’t solely be a logistical nightmare, but in addition completely rife with prospects for abuse and corruption. Possibly that’s the top recreation for him and the Saudis– personal the athletes, management the press, after which “information” the outcomes of the fights to their profit. Or possibly that is only a cash mark saying and doing issues {that a} cash mark would say and do. I do know he mentioned that this might be only a trial run and wouldn’t have an effect on the official resolution in any means…however, that’s for now. This man is enamored by his each thought and he has the money– and now the affect, in addition to the obedience of a paid-off media– to do regardless of the hell he desires.
Benavidez vs. Morrell/Beterbiev/Bivol
Hey Magno.
I’m hyped as hell about February’s Benavidez-Morrell showdown. I feel Benavidez could have an excessive amount of for Morrell and take a call. My query is about what occurs after that. Benavidez would then be in line to battle the winner of the Beterbiev-Bivol rematch for all 4 belts. How do you assume he fares towards the winner of that battle? I’ve some severe doubts.
– Dennis G from SF
Hey Dennis.
I’m stoked for February 1 as properly. I agree that Benavidez ought to beat Morrell, nevertheless it’s not a certain factor by any stretch of the creativeness. Morrell is “for actual” and I consider he has the products for a run on the elite degree. Benavidez, nevertheless, could also be an excessive amount of for him proper now.
As for Benavidez versus Beterbiev/Bivol? I’ve my severe doubts. I’d need to see him towards some legit mild heavyweights to find out whether or not he’s sturdy sufficient to hold with both Beterbiev or Bivol. I don’t assume he’ll get his shot on the title anytime quickly (regardless of being named necessary), so he’ll have his probability to show himself at 175.
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