I only have Grachev 3 rounds. But Bute didn't impress me at all. His swagger has completely gone, he has changed nothing defensively, and he looks even more shit scared up close. In round 7 (I think), he did nothing but move around the ring, almost as if he had been caught clean with a punch and was trying to recover (I didn't see anything land, maybe his corner slapped him in between rounds and it wobbled him).
Compare the Grachev fight with Magee. He broke Magee down (after being hurt in the 4th) but displayed great confidence doing it. With Grachev, that was completely gone. I hate to say it, but I think Froch may have ruined this kid
Compare the Grachev fight with Magee. He broke Magee down (after being hurt in the 4th) but displayed great confidence doing it. With Grachev, that was completely gone. I hate to say it, but I think Froch may have ruined this kid
