Beterbiev vs. Deines

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Beterbiev vs. Deines
Artur Beterbiev, TKO, R5
YAS!!!!!! Beterbiev is BACK!!!!!!! Maybe the scariest guy in all of boxing at the moment. Just breaks people!!!! This is a nothing fight(another ******** mandatory no. 1 contender who isn't even a top 50 fighter!!!!) But I am happy to see Beterbiev back as its been 18months. Too long, expect a quick beating then its onwards to Bivol or maybe even Canelo next year! Don't think Canelo would be wise to but I'd love to see it, maybe the only realistic match up where I'd have Canelo as a betting underdog

Gurova vs. Saveleva
Olga Gurova, DEC
This Gurova woman is a mad thing! I was doing a bit of research and her last fight was some crazy bare Knuckle, no holds barred ****, in a 6x6 square surrounded by hay bales inside some abandoned warehouse!!!! Seriously, look it up, you can find the link on YouTube or on her Insta which is on her Tapology profile. Saveleva is a former World amateur medalist(Gold I think?) It was 10 years ago though so who knows. She's not exactly lit up the pro game, especially womens where you can easily get a World Title in 5 fights! (looking at you Courtenay vs Bridges👀👀👀😬) Anyway, who knows what will happen here. Crazy Bare Knuckle lady vs Old Amateur???

Pavel Silyagin, DEC

Nice video from Motivedia. They put out some of the very best boxing promos on YouTube.
This here is a nice little introduction to the no. 1 Light Heavyweight, top 10 P4P and 1 of the most intimidating boxers Artur Beterbiev!!!!!!   Check it

Here's that Bare Knuckle fight I mentioned with Big Olga Gurova!!!!  Apparently it was the 1st ever female Bare Knuckle fight in

Beterbiev vs. Deines
Artur Beterbiev, TKO, R7
There is no way that Adam Deines will be able to put up with Artur Beterbiev's power for a full 12 rounds. He will probably have some good moments here and there but he will just spend most of the fight trying to survive for as long as he can.

Abdugofurov vs. Silyagin
Pavel Silyagin, DEC
He's got less pro fights but don't underestimate how intelligent Pavel Silyagin can be. This is his toughest test so far but he certainly has the ability to out-box Azizbek Abdugofurov and claim the WBC "Silver" Super Middleweight Title.

Mikhalkin vs. Tsaryuk
Igor Mikhalkin, DEC
Denis Tsaryuk was looking good until he went on a 4 fight losing streak. Unfortunately for him, I think it will become a 5 fight losing streak after this one.

Mironchikov vs. Akhundzada
Vladimir Mironchikov, TKO, R1
Highlight reel KO coming up!

Akhmetkhanov vs. Karpets
Rakhman Akhmetkhanov, DEC
What the **** happened to Artem Karpets's career?!?!? He went 21-0 and then went on a 15 fight losing streak! WOW!

Bogomolov vs. Gadzhiev
Anatoly Bogomolov, DEC
I smell an upset!

@Mikey1903

I've just watched the bareknuckle fight and the announcer certainly knows what's important when analysing women's boxing lol!!!!!

Beterbiev vs. Deines
Artur Beterbiev, TKO, R10
Usually I pick KO guy over UD guy

Baysarov vs. Marcano
Ramzan Baysarov, TKO, R3
I hate picking against "The Chicken of Gold" but I must

Abdugofurov vs. Silyagin
Azizbek Abdugofurov, DEC
Silyagin had a very respectable amateur career. boasts wins over Dauhaliavets, Yildirim, and Shishkin (twice). He's a very precise fighter who relies on his laser sharp jab and 1-2-1. Had a vicious four punch combination in like half a second to end his last fight. Abdugofurov is a strange fighter. He's campaigned between 160-175. Likes to stand right in the pocket and slip punches at close range before countering with short hooks. Doesn't carry much power. Only stands about 5'10, same height as his welterweight stablemate Kudratillo Abdukakhorov. He's basically the opposite of Silyagin. Think he'll clinch a lot and try to force Silyagin onto the ropes and rough him up. Silyagin hasn't really shown an arsenal outside of his jab and 1-2. Don't expect a barn burner. Silyagin's best chance is to wait for Azizbek to drop his hands and catch him with a straight.

Akhmetkhanov vs. Karpets
Rakhman Akhmetkhanov, DEC
Did some research on this one. Went on Rakhman's Instagram and found out he's a three-time national wrestling champion. Has bag work videos dating back to three years ago (he looks awkward). Karpets? A journeyman who started 21-0 and lost his last 15 fights. Just the type of oddities you see on a Russian card. Expect a weird spectacle.

* Edited at 03.19.2021, 1:47 AM ET *

Please can you all pick all the Tapology favourites. They are definitely all correct! 

mtcoat

I do not agree that Pavel Silyagin has a limited technical arsenal(Amateur record: 260-40 (approximate). Why he’s a prospect: Silyagin had a deep and successful amateur career with over 300 amateur fights. He was the national champion in 2012 and claimed bronze as a light heavyweight at the 2015 World Championships.
He also went an impressive 10-1 in the semi-pro World Series of Boxing (WSB) defeating the likes of talented Ukrainian amateur standout Oleksandr Khyzhniak and rising light heavyweight professional prospect Joshua Buatsi. He also owns wins over former world title challenger Avni Yildirim, super middleweight contender Vladimir Shishkin and amateur stalwart Peter Mullenberg.
This guy, having a strong punch, is always a smart boxer and does not set the task of knocking out like Berlanga, in the first round.His footwork, mid-range game and long-range game are phenomenal. He moves and punches at the same time, co-ordination, boxing IQ. Yesterday, his former opponent Artysh Lopsan, whose record (4 -1 -1) defeated the notable boxer Vijender Singh (12-0), the local star and bronze world champion, in a foreign land, stopping ahead of schedule in the 5th round. Artysh Lopsan lost to Pavel Silyagin in the 7th round, it was fully declared. Yes, and Artysh Lopsan vs Vijender Singh  bookmakers had 14/1 (+1400) odds to win, ha ha ha.

* Edited at 03.20.2021, 8:28 AM ET *

Boxing AND free UFC tonight gonna be a full day

     Mikey, loved the bare knuckle fight--especially when he said to Polina, "Your looks have changed after the fight" then quickly made sure to tell her she was "gorgeous"--after fawing over Olga and her beauty lol.
     Stephen, "such beautiful girls, glad to see no one was knocked out" ha so crazy

I think I'm changing my pick to Silyagin again. Don't know if he can navigate his way around that jab after further film study. Bad stylistic matchup for AAA.

@Tosh

Yeah, I can be a bit of simp at times and often joke about it but when I was watching that announcer talk like that, even I was like "Whoa! Calm down bud!" It was funny but also very cringey lol!

I'll also post this while I'm at it!

Wow 16 fights!, this is a big event, Beterbiev should make short work of his opponent here.
This is a great weekend, BKFC 16 was awesome last night, and tonight we've got Mo Hooker vs Vergil Ortiz Jr!

Silyagin looking better than I thought he would 
Good call mtcoat