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Post by realview on Feb 26, 2023 9:46:35 GMT
Real View Intro: Hello ladies and gentlemen; this week we will be talking this week about the BBU PPV coming up this Tuesday. We will be talking about the three big title fights headlining the card.
Which we see us discussing the JMDD title fight between Nabilla Benattia and the champion Hailey Clauson. The BBU flyweight title bout between Marnie Simpson and Jorgie Porter, also the Italian lightweight title bout with Alessia Uva and Valentina Fradegrada.
We will also announce the top ten rankings in the BBU pound for pound. We pride ourselves on giving credit to those fighters who deserve it. Maybe stir some competition amongst the fighters.
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Post by realview on Feb 26, 2023 9:47:20 GMT
Part 1: BBU JMDD title bout preview We kick off this week's episode by talking about the JMDD title bout that will main event the PPV. French stunner Nabilla Benattia will be challenging the unified BBU/FCBA JMDD champion Hailey Clauson.
This will be a tough test for Nabilla, she comes into the fight with a mixed career so far. Her record is positive with eight wins in fourteen bouts, she is on a two fight losing streak though. With losses to Bethany Lily April and Stana Katic.
What she faces is someone on a hell of a run. Hailey Clauson has won both JMDD titles available. She holds wins over the likes of Kate Upton and is undefeated in this year's Diamond Boxing Tournament so far. The confidence is clear that she carries, with almost an aura around her.
If Nabilla is to win then she needs to press Hailey early. If she can put doubt in the head of the champion. Maybe she can upset the odds. It will be hard to see as Hailey I think will prove too strong for her, though this is why we love celebrity female boxing, to see upsets and drama.
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Post by realview on Feb 26, 2023 9:47:49 GMT
Part 2: BBU flyweight title bout preview The flyweight title will be defended as Jorgie Porter will look to hold onto her title. Reality star Marnie Simpson is the one looking to dethrone her. Marnie has done great over her great but this is her first chance to go home with the belt around her waist.
Marnie isn't shy to say the least. She has been telling us all in the media how she wants to break Jorgie. Not showing the champion much respect. Only losing twice in fourteen fights is probably why she has such a high opinion of herself.
But Jorgie is on the run of her career. Since defeating Holly Hagan to win the title, she looks to have gotten the chip off her shoulder. Defeating Cheryl Cole to retain her title last time out, Jorgie has found the skill set that works for her.
This will be an interesting clash of personalities. Jorgie isn't afraid to speak her mind but compared to Marnie, she is like a nun! There won't be much love lost when that bell dings to start the bout. Marnie and Jorgie both have good technical skills, it will come down to mistakes and who can step up to the big stage this time around.
Jorgie is the favourite of course with her form. Marnie has the power to take the title. One thing is definitely for sure, with Jorgie's reign both women will look stunning in the ring.
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Post by realview on Feb 26, 2023 9:48:15 GMT
Part 3: BBU Italian lightweight bout preview The Italian lightweight title has in its own right become a big title. Where once it was rarely defended, the influx of fighters from the country has bred new life into the title. With plenty of intrigue around the belt.
This time it is Valentina Fradegrada taking on undefeated Alessia Uva. Alessia has won her first five fights of her career, looking very impressive each time she has laced up the gloves and gotten into the ring. Now though this is the biggest fight of her young career with plenty of pride on the line.
Valentina will be looking to use that raw power she holds in both fists to really hurt Alessia from the off. She has rattled plenty of opponents down to the canvas with her hooks. So will Alessia be able to stand up to that power if she can't keep things at a safe range.
Alessia is nearly a decade younger then the champion, so she could have the quickness to put Valentina off her mark. This might prove the toughest fight to call due to those contrasts.
It will be a heated affair and it should be a good scrap. The Italian lightweight title deserves a lot of recognition whoever emerges on top of the national tree. Sure an Italian fighter will hold a world title at some point this year.
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Post by realview on Feb 26, 2023 9:48:44 GMT
Part 4: February 23 Top ten pound for pound rankings These are the top ten rankings: 1. Sophia Thomalla (BBU bantamweight champion) W/L: 5-0 notable victories: Maisie Smith (TKO RD8), Maura Higgins (KO RD7). 2. Hailey Clauson (BBU & FCBA JMDD champion) W/L: 5-0 notable victories: Kate Upton (TKO RD6), Tamara Ecclestone (TKO RD6) 3. Holly Peers (BBU lightweight champion) W/L: 6-0 notable victories: Valentina Fradegrada (TKO RD7 & KO RD6) 4. Jorgie Porter (BBU flyweight champion) W/L: 4-0 notable victories: Cheryl Cole (KO RD6), Holly Hagan (KO RD8) 5. Josephine Skriver W/L: 4-0 notable victories: Karen Gillan (KO RD8), Jesinta Campbell (KO RD8). 6. Valentina Fradegrada (BBU Italian lightweight champion) W/L: 6-2 notable victories: Miranda Kerr (KO RD7), Elisabetta Grogoraci (KO RD5) 7. Catalina Otalvaro (BBU JMD champion) W/L: 3-0 notable victories: Michelle Keegan (TKO RD6), Charlotte Church (KO RD5) 8. Holly Hagan W/L: 5-1 notable victories: Ivana Baquero (KO RD6), Mollie King (KO RD7). 9. Bianca Atzei W/L: 9-4 notable victories: Michelle Keegan (TKO RD4), Inna (KO RD4). 10. Alessia Uva W/L: 5-0 notable victories: Rachell Vallori (TKO RD5), Monika Pietrasinska (KO RD4).
(These results were taken from 1st February 2022 to 1st February 2023)
Breakdown: Flyweight: 40% Bantamweight: 10% Lightweight: 30% Welterweight: 20%
We are glad to be back doing these pound for pound rankings, we are sorry that we couldn't do the November edition due to personal problems. We have decided to try placing the rankings in future Real View episodes. With the next one in May.
But onto this month's and Sophia Thomalla continues to be the pound for pound queen! Arguably that is more down to her unbeaten run then her level of opposition. Hailey Clauson may argue she should be the number one in what is becoming a hell of a race for the top spot between them. Both have been phenomenal champions in their divisions over the past year. It looks like it will take one hell of a fighter to knock either off that top spot.
But for once we have a stacked field of champions at the top of the tree. Normally one or two champions either have just won their titles or are not very active. All the title holders (including a national title holder) are doing brilliant in their divisions. Each could argue against the other where they belong in the pecking order with strength of their divisions, opponents over the last year and probably simply who is the best amongst them.
We have to talk about the losers though from our last rankings. While Holly Hagan remains firmly within the rankings, losing her flyweight title has bumped her down them. With Ivana Baquero dropping out all together. Though it should be noted she was one of a few women who were on the edge of getting into the rankings.
The one who might shock people is Alessia Uva. In a year she has risen up the lightweight rankings to look a real top prospect. She has a fight for the Italian national title against Valentina Fradegrada. That should have big ramifications on the rankings either way the result goes. If Alessia knocks off Valentina though she will deserve a real boost up the rankings.
Other fighters who could find themselves in future rankings are fighters like Ivana Knott, who has stormed into the BBU off her media presence during the World Cup. There's of course always Kate Upton just needing fights, Bethany Lily April and if someone can beat Sophia Thomalla, you have to figure they will get a major boost too.
That's all we have time for folks. We hope you enjoyed the posts. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to read them. Remember the BBU PPV is this Tuesday, so keep an eye out for that!
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