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NSB PICK EM 2023 #35 and #36: SATURDAY 10th June 2023
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Originally posted by SteveM View Post
I think too much is being made about Teo's mental state - I watched the whole interview on fighthub and i was specifically looking for signs of mental issues. But he is a young man who is more coherent than most boxers (when else do you see boxers speak for a whole 25 minutes) some others cant even speak for a minute without sounding ******, of course there were bits where he sounded incoherent. He maybe has an ego issue, but haven't we read boxers almost have to think they are the best until proven otherwise? And lastly it seems he is a devoutly religious so that straight away makes him sound different but I can deal with that and make sense of it.
I think the bigger issue is the boxing side not the supposed mental issues
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Originally posted by RJJ-94-02=GOAT View Post
Both go into it with big questions to answer. Just feel like the weight cut might be too much for Taylor.
If Derevenchencko was a bit younger I think he would have a great chance. He has been through some wars though.
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Originally posted by SteveM View Post
I think too much is being made about Teo's mental state - I watched the whole interview on fighthub and i was specifically looking for signs of mental issues. But he is a young man who is more coherent than most boxers (when else do you see boxers speak for a whole 25 minutes) some others cant even speak for a minute without sounding ******, of course there were bits where he sounded incoherent. He maybe has an ego issue, but haven't we read boxers almost have to think they are the best until proven otherwise? And lastly it seems he is a devoutly religious so that straight away makes him sound different but I can deal with that and make sense of it.
I think the bigger issue is the boxing side not the supposed mental issues
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Originally posted by NC Uppercut View PostWeight cut for Taylor, Metal Warfare for Teo.
If Derevenchencko was a bit younger I think he would have a great chance. He has been through some wars though.
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Originally posted by RJJ-94-02=GOAT View Post
Does +400 give us any additional multiplier on Derevyanchenko? I might be tempted to go with the underdog if that’s the case. I think it’ll definitely be competitive but as you suggested the well might be running a little dry for Sergiy in his late 30’s after several tough fights.
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Originally posted by RJJ-94-02=GOAT View Post
Does +400 give us any additional multiplier on Derevyanchenko? I might be tempted to go with the underdog if that’s the case. I think it’ll definitely be competitive but as you suggested the well might be running a little dry for Sergiy in his late 30’s after several tough fights.
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Originally posted by SteveM View Post
I think too much is being made about Teo's mental state - I watched the whole interview on fighthub and i was specifically looking for signs of mental issues. But he is a young man who is more coherent than most boxers (when else do you see boxers speak for a whole 25 minutes) some others cant even speak for a minute without sounding ******, of course there were bits where he sounded incoherent. He maybe has an ego issue, but haven't we read boxers almost have to think they are the best until proven otherwise? And lastly it seems he is a devoutly religious so that straight away makes him sound different but I can deal with that and make sense of it.
I think the bigger issue is the boxing side not the supposed mental issues
On the other hand, as I posted in another thread, my lingering doubts are on Taylor. I don't forget his alcohol-related issues not too long ago, and if he does have this problem ongoing, that would justify his decline (as evidenced by the Catterall fight).
My pick is based on the idea that Taylor had an off-night in his last fight. If he is at his best, and Teo is not as it seems, then Josh might knock him out. But if Taylor, too, is on the slide, it could be a very different fight, even a draw if you ask me.NC Uppercut
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