Bute again emerges victorious
IBF Super Middleweight champion Lucian "Mister KO" Bute will again defend his title against Mexican boxer Librado Andrade Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Bute (24-0, 19 KOs) defeated Andrade (28-2, 21 KOs) in their initial matchup in October 2008 in a highly controversial fashion. Bute, 29, a Romanian national who has long resided in Montreal, dominated Andrade, 31, for the majority of the fight by utilizing an effective jab that allowed him to amass a large advantage on the three judge's scorecards entering the 12th and final round. However, Andrade demonstrated tremendous grit and determination throughout the contest and his perseverance eventually began to tire Bute. In the waning moments of the fight, Andrade blasted Bute with a powerful combination that forced the southpaw titlist to the canvas. To most onlookers, there is little question that Bute would not have been able to make it to his feet in time to beat referee Marlon Wrong's count. Unfortunately for Andrade, Wrong declared that the Mexican scrapper illegally vacated his assigned neutral corner while Bute was on the canvas and he halted his count. The delay enabled Bute to regain his footing and he was literally saved by the bell. Bute was ultimately awarded a unanimous decision victory over Andrade and he retained his title. "Bute was clearly out," Andrade complained at the conclusion of the contest. "It was outrageous! If this is the way to lose a fight, then this is the way I want t lose. I know I won the fight because I came with the intent to knock him out and I did." Andrade revealed that he will fight Bute with more urgency from the outset and he is confident that he will score a knockout victory in their rematch tomorrow night. "That's the plan, to start much faster this time," Andrade said. "But I know Bute will be prepared, and I have a feeling he will try to outbox me this time, that he may run and not stand with me. We are working very hard on how to deal with that if that's the case. I will break him down little by little and this time I will not let the opportunity of getting a knockout go by." Bute, who won a bronze medal at the World Amateur Championships in Houston in 1999, is overall a more skilled fighter than Andrade and his southpaw stance should again fluster the Mexican pugilist. It is imperative for Bute that he does not again prematurely expend all of his energy in their impending second encounter. If Bute becomes exhausted, Andrade will inevitably capitalize on his fatigue and it is evident that he has the power to smack "Mister KO" to queer street. Still, expect Bute to be energized once more fighting in front of his supporters this weekend. Bute will likely again outbox Andrade and better reserve his stamina for the later rounds on this occasion. "Mister KO" will not knockout Andrade. But, Bute will emerge victorious and earn another decision victory over Andrade to maintain his unblemished record as a professional in the ring. Boxing's three biggest turkeys of the last 25 years http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-23631-Boston-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Boxings-three-biggest-turkeys-of-the-last-25-years Manny Pacquiao is on steroids? http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-23631-Boston-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Manny-Pacquiao-is-on-steroids Floyd Mayweather is a coward if he doesn't fight Manny Pacquiao http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-23631-Boston-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Floyd-Mayweather-is-a-coward-if-he-doesnt-fight-Manny-Pacquiao
| Lucian Bute vs. Librado Andrade II predictions | ||
| Examiner | Winner | For More... |
 Matt Stolow Dallas Boxing |
Bute |
Housecat notes, Pacquiao, Roy Jones, Jr. and Kessler |
 Scott Heritage Pittsburgh Fight Sports |
Bute Unanimous Decision |
Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute prediction |
 Samuel Rossi Columbus Boxing |
Bute 10th Round KO |
Forecasting Bute - Andrade II |
 Colin Seymour SF Boxing |
Bute |
Déjà vu conclusion to Bute-Andrade II will lead to serial rematches |
 Joseph Bourelly Oakland Fight Sports |
Bute |
Librado Andrade looks to drown Lucian Bute in deep water again |
 Colin Linneweber Boston Boxing |
Bute Decision |
"Mister KO" will again defeat Andrade by decision |
 Vivek Wallace Boxing |
Andrade Split Decision |
Prediction: Andrade/Bute, Funeka/Guzman |
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