Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Off Topic => Sports Arena => Topic started by: bertlambshank on January 22, 2015, 02:07:23 PM
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Frankie Gavin has signed for Matchroom.
A big show in Brum is on the cards.
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Gavin, Eggington, Yafai's from Brum plus a few other Matchroom fighters as well. I'm definitely going to this one.
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Hope Eddie has his security team well briefed.
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Tyson Leon runs the Matchroom security. Brummie born & bred, he'll know the score.
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Big Matchroom press conference at the Custard Factory at 12:00 today. Open to all.
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Carl Frampton's world title fight to be shown on ITV.
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And the week before Murray's world title fight is on Channel 5.
This has to be bad news for Boxnation.
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Danny Dyer in someone's corner. Makes it easy to choose which guy to support!
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Crap fight, good finish.
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Good win for Joe Costello. Is he Villa?
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What the FUCK!!!
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The richest match-up in boxing history between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has finally been agreed after years of haggling.
A source close to the Filipino boxer and congressman revealed to The Sunday Telegraph that Pacquiao completed his contractual agreements on Saturday and that Mayweather is set to sign and will announce the contest which is expected to be worth $250 million (£162 million) in the coming days.
Mayweather was in New York on Friday, buying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery, and there are indications that the unbeaten American boxer could even decide to announce the superfight officially at the NBA All-Star Game tip-off, which takes place on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
“Manny has 100 per cent signed his side of the deal,” the source told Telegraph Sport. “It is now over to Mayweather to close the deal and announce the fight.” Pacquiao himself revealed Friday that he has started training in General Santos City, Philippines for his next fight.
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25 years ago Buster busts Iron Mike...
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The richest match-up in boxing history between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has finally been agreed after years of haggling.
A source close to the Filipino boxer and congressman revealed to The Sunday Telegraph that Pacquiao completed his contractual agreements on Saturday and that Mayweather is set to sign and will announce the contest which is expected to be worth $250 million (£162 million) in the coming days.
Mayweather was in New York on Friday, buying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery, and there are indications that the unbeaten American boxer could even decide to announce the superfight officially at the NBA All-Star Game tip-off, which takes place on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
“Manny has 100 per cent signed his side of the deal,” the source told Telegraph Sport. “It is now over to Mayweather to close the deal and announce the fight.” Pacquiao himself revealed Friday that he has started training in General Santos City, Philippines for his next fight.
maybe 10 years or so ago i would have got excited by the prospect of this fight. not now.
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The richest match-up in boxing history between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has finally been agreed after years of haggling.
A source close to the Filipino boxer and congressman revealed to The Sunday Telegraph that Pacquiao completed his contractual agreements on Saturday and that Mayweather is set to sign and will announce the contest which is expected to be worth $250 million (£162 million) in the coming days.
Mayweather was in New York on Friday, buying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery, and there are indications that the unbeaten American boxer could even decide to announce the superfight officially at the NBA All-Star Game tip-off, which takes place on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
“Manny has 100 per cent signed his side of the deal,” the source told Telegraph Sport. “It is now over to Mayweather to close the deal and announce the fight.” Pacquiao himself revealed Friday that he has started training in General Santos City, Philippines for his next fight.
maybe 10 years or so ago i would have got excited by the prospect of this fight. not now.
Yeah, they've taken too long to get this fight on.
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I'd still watch it though.
I see Carl Frampton's fight is going to be on ITV. I can't decide whether boxing is becoming more or less popular, is it something the terrestrials want to show or is it now cheaper as the pay to view channels aren't as bothered?
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I'd still watch it though.
I see Carl Frampton's fight is going to be on ITV. I can't decide whether boxing is becoming more or less popular, is it something the terrestrials want to show or is it now cheaper as the pay to view channels aren't as bothered?
I think the fact that Carl Froch and George Groves fought in front of 80,000 at Wembley last summer says a lot about the popularity of boxing in this country, as does the fact that big arenas are sold out on a monthly basis up and down the country. I think Eddie Hearn's apparent monopoly with SKY is the reason that fighters with other promoters have to look elsewhere for TV deals. I don't know about the figures, but Box Nation doesn't really seem to have taken off.
As for this weekend, I don't think Paul Smith will catch Abraham cold again and would expect a stoppage in the later rounds.
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Boxing is nowhere near as big as it used to be. You get the big promotions like always but even they don't sell as many tickets as the old days and you'll never see the sort of TV ratings is used to get.
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I see the Leeds fans have decided to treat their German hosts with a rendition of "ten German bombers".
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I see the Leeds fans have decided to treat their German hosts with a rendition of "ten German bombers".
And Munich songs.
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Smith up against it here. Must be so demoralising when your opponent is hurting you with almost every punch and your punches are hardly registering.
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I make it 78-75.
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118-111.
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Good fight that. Really brave effort from Paul Smith, but unfortunately he didn't really have the power to cause Abraham major problems. Would agree with that score Dave.
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This will be over in 4 rounds.
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Abraham looks like he can fight until he's 40+; he just keeps going and knows how to do just enough to win rounds. The next up will be even more one-sided.
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Nice to know GGG's favorite food is meat.
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Nice to know GGG's favorite food is meat.
Raw.
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The only way to beat him is to stop his very wide leg stance.But Christ knows how you you do it.
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Channel 5 got a scoop, what a fight
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Channel 5 got a scoop, what a fight
Murray is top value.
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Abraham looks like he can fight until he's 40+; he just keeps going and knows how to do just enough to win rounds. The next up will be even more one-sided.
Who's that then Dave? All the talk I've heard suggests he will fight Felix Sturm next.
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Abraham looks like he can fight until he's 40+; he just keeps going and knows how to do just enough to win rounds. The next up will be even more one-sided.
Who's that then Dave? All the talk I've heard suggests he will fight Felix Sturm next.
I meant the next fight on tonight - GGG v Murray.
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Eyes down, the evening begins.
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Just got back from work have I missed anything?
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Just got back from work have I missed anything?
Eubank won in the twelfth - dominant against one tough bastard. Best performance of his career. Fury's on next.
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Cheers Dave did he still have the prick senior in his corner?
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Elvis has left the Ring !
You might find him in a Travelodge near the O2 if you missed him.
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Cheers Dave did he still have the prick senior in his corner?
Yes, and to be fair he did the job properly.
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Strange ending to that one.
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Strange ending to that one.
He didn't fancy it at all.
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Strange ending to that one.
He didn't fancy it at all.
I'm not sure I'd fancy Tyson Fury's fists for twelve rounds but it was a flat performance. He needs a bigger challenge.
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McGuigan's back in the moment. Rocking like he's about to start he first round.
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Barry looks like he could do 12 rounds.
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Pat Cowdell would have had him.
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Pat Cowdell would have had him.
'Gary it was my dream'.
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Michael Buffer is the suavest man on earth.
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Cautious start from Frampton but scored with the better punches.
10-9.
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What was he doing? Twat
10-9 Frampton
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What was he doing? Twat
10-9 Frampton
Frampton gave him the UFC arm press.
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I doubt this will go the distance. Frampton looks stronger
10-9.
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Over in round 6 I reckon.
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Another Frampton round
10-9
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That was coming
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Ah bullocks another 2 quid down the pipe.
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Avalos not looking in great shape at the end there. Hope he is OK.
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He was looking weak from the 2nd or 3rd round. If not illness I don't think he trained well enough. He reminded me a little of lloyd Honeyghan v Marlon Starling at the start and just looked a little punch drunk once Frampton started to land with the crisper, cleaner, strikes by rounds 2 and 3.
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This'll be good while it lasts.
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Some Birmingham interest on the Kell Brook bill tonight, as Gavin and Yafai are both in action.
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Gavin on now.
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Gavin looks out of shape to me.
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24 fights, six years a pro and he's starting at 7.30.
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He must be a nightmare to train.
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At least the crowd aren't KingRO.
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Piss poor.
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The last time this bloke beat a fighter with a winning record was 2006. Gavin couldn't stop him.
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He will lose his next fight.Gavins jab isn't good enough.
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He's headlining next time.
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He's headlining next time.
After that fight he would struggle to sell out the Irish Centre.
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This looks tasty.
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He's headlining next time.
After that fight he would struggle to sell out the Irish Centre.
Kai's on the bill and you can guarantee he'll be photographed in a Small Heath shirt before the fight.
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He's headlining next time. He's headlining next time.
After that fight he would struggle to sell out the Irish Centre.
Kai's on the bill and you can guarantee he'll be photographed in a Small Heath shirt before the fight.
After that fight he would struggle to sell out the Irish Centre.
Kai's on the bill and you can guarantee he'll be photographed in a Small Heath shirt before the fight.
He doesn't care much for football,but you can see why they go down the nose route.
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I wonder whether we'd ever follow a decent fighter.
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I wonder whether we'd ever follow a decent fighter.
Nah the ring would collapse.
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Carl Froch as a pundit is dog shit.I get the impression the only thing he watches at home are his fights or dvd's of himself on knobhead reality TV shows.
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Different class.
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Jo Jo Dan took a dive
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Khan won't get in with him after that.
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Jo Jo Dan took a dive
Really his face is a right mess.
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He went down a couple of times with hardly being touched
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He went down a couple of times with hardly being touched
It might of been the 10 punches he took before hand.He was very open but my god he took a few.
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Anthony Joshua back in action tonight.
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That's a few bets lost.
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That's a few bets lost.
Nothing learned from that really.
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At some stage they're going to have to put Joshua in with a better standard opponent and see how he gets on.
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At some stage they're going to have to put Joshua in with a better standard opponent and see how he gets on.
His next opponent should provide a bit of a sterner test. He needs to fight someone who is going to land a few shots on him, for as David Price proved, it's all good and well knocking out opponents when you're not getting hit.
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Wow. Kell Brook's next opponent is ..... Frankie Gavin!!
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Wow. Kell Brook's next opponent is ..... Frankie Gavin!!
I do feel Gavin has been set up here.
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All the best of luck to Kell Brook :)
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Josh Warrington doing his best once more to make sure he'll never be able to fight in any other city.
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Tonight's card isn't getting any better.
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Only just seen that there is a bill on at the NIA on 9th May.
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Nobody buying into to Mayweather Pacquaio hype on here I see ... I don't know who will win, but I will own up and say I'm probably the only person outside the Money camp who wants him to win.
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Nobody buying into to Mayweather Pacquaio hype on here I see ... I don't know who will win, but I will own up and say I'm probably the only person outside the Money camp who wants him to win.
Not really interested now, 5 years ago it would've been a brilliant fight. Both at their best I'd say Pacquaio would've shaded it but given their respective styles I think Mayweather is favourite now, not sure Pacman hasn't taken a few too many punches and lost a little too much of his speed. I reckon Mayweather knows that as well which is why the fight has taken so long to put on.
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My local was going to show it until a visit from the plod telling them they are not allowing anybody in the area to stay open for it.
Sky will lose a bucket load on it as well,Mayweather is just a do enough fighter which people aren't going to stump up 20 quid for.
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Have a feeling that Mayweather will win, hope not though.
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I find it sad that Mayweather only talks about money and doesn't seem too concerned about his boxing legacy.
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Nobody buying into to Mayweather Pacquaio hype on here I see ... I don't know who will win, but I will own up and say I'm probably the only person outside the Money camp who wants him to win.
Not really interested now, 5 years ago it would've been a brilliant fight. Both at their best I'd say Pacquaio would've shaded it but given their respective styles I think Mayweather is favourite now, not sure Pacman hasn't taken a few too many punches and lost a little too much of his speed. I reckon Mayweather knows that as well which is why the fight has taken so long to put on.
I can't see it being a very exciting fight to be honest. On the whole, Mayweather isn't a particularly exciting fighter (although a brilliant one) and I can see him concentrating on negating Pacquaio at the weekend rather than looking to attack.
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Nobody buying into to Mayweather Pacquaio hype on here I see ... I don't know who will win, but I will own up and say I'm probably the only person outside the Money camp who wants him to win.
Not really interested now, 5 years ago it would've been a brilliant fight. Both at their best I'd say Pacquaio would've shaded it but given their respective styles I think Mayweather is favourite now, not sure Pacman hasn't taken a few too many punches and lost a little too much of his speed. I reckon Mayweather knows that as well which is why the fight has taken so long to put on.
I can't see it being a very exciting fight to be honest. On the whole, Mayweather isn't a particularly exciting fighter (although a brilliant one) and I can see him concentrating on negating Pacquaio at the weekend rather than looking to attack.
Mayweather is a very defensive boxer, he's got a good guard, a solid chin and he counter punches well. He's spent most of his career boxing that way and he wont change for this fight. At his best I think Pacman was quick enough, both his hands and his movement, to make that defend and counter style a lot less assured.
Put them together now and I agree, I'm not expecting a great fight.
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Anybody watch the weigh in?
Both Showtime/HBO will be using their ring caller.It could be a very long night/morning come fight time.
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Anybody watch the weigh in?
Both Showtime/HBO will be using their ring caller.It could be a very long night/morning come fight time.
Pretty amazing scenes really. A full arena for a weigh-in is a bit unreal. There was definitely more support in the arena for Pacquaio.
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Nobody buying into to Mayweather Pacquaio hype on here I see ... I don't know who will win, but I will own up and say I'm probably the only person outside the Money camp who wants him to win.
Not really interested now, 5 years ago it would've been a brilliant fight. Both at their best I'd say Pacquaio would've shaded it but given their respective styles I think Mayweather is favourite now, not sure Pacman hasn't taken a few too many punches and lost a little too much of his speed. I reckon Mayweather knows that as well which is why the fight has taken so long to put on.
Probably closer to 10 years ago than 5 but I agree. For Mayweather i think it's all about his record. He wants to be Marciano and go out with a 50-0 record. Win this and he's got two fights left to do it. He wouldn't have taken on Pacquiao when he wad angerous as it put the record in jeopardy so he's waited. Win this, as most think he will, on points, and he'll know he's good enough to beat him and may do a re-match then he'll have one more fight to take the record. Khan can forget it because he won't get a look-in now. Mayweather doesn't have the power to knock him out and his hand speed is too fast and could cause problems for Mayweather. He'll give up one or two of the belts to finish off against a someone or other he knows he can beat. Get to 50 wins and it'll be ta-ra.
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Does anyone know what time to set the alarm clock to see the fight start ?
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Remember this bloke's war against Michael Katsidis?
http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/crime/luton-boxing-star-graham-earl-jailed-for-drug-offences-1-6718687
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Does anyone know what time to set the alarm clock to see the fight start ?
Set it for about 04:00am
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Does anyone know what time to set the alarm clock to see the fight start ?
Set it for about 04:00am
Thanks
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Remember this bloke's war against Michael Katsidis?
http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/crime/luton-boxing-star-graham-earl-jailed-for-drug-offences-1-6718687
Very sad story. My Mum grew up a few doors away from his Mum and remember him as i kid when i was young. He had an older brother who was trouble, but he kept himself out of trouble and forged a pretty good boxing career. I think he even opened a gym in Luton after he retired.
God knows what turn of events led him to this trouble.
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Any fights going on tonight, I fancy watching a bout?
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Mayweather will win, but I really hope I'm wrong.
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Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55
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Just looked it up and seen he's got Parkinson's, very sad
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Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!
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Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!
I'd certainly ban Mayweather. Wonderfully skilful boxer, best of his generation. Incredibly boring to watch though.
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That's a bit unfair on Mayweather. He totally outfoxed Manny there. PAC showed more endeavor but Mayweather rarely looked in trouble, moved beautifully and just controlled the fight.
One stat had Mayweather landing almost 2:1the punches that Manny did yet Manny was the aggressor. Brilliant boxer and without a doubt one of the greatest ever.
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That's a bit unfair on Mayweather. He totally outfoxed Manny there. PAC showed more endeavor but Mayweather rarely looked in trouble, moved beautifully and just controlled the fight.
One stat had Mayweather landing almost 2:1the punches that Manny did yet Manny was the aggressor. Brilliant boxer and without a doubt one of the greatest ever.
Oh, don't get me wrong, Mayweather is one of the greatest ever. I don't think he's ever been involved in an exciting fight though. Granted that it's not on him to make it that way.
I think Pacquiao looked a shadow of his former self, even with Mayweather being defensively brilliant. That Mayweather actually threw more punches in the fight is pretty telling. I do think the referee was way too lenient with Mayweather's holding early on.
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Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55
He has Parkinson's.
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Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55
He has Parkinson's.
I thought that was well known.
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Pac says he hurt his shoulder prior to fight ,rehurt it in round 3 and it effected his performance ..
Mayweather is good at what he does but he is not at all exciting and I think after all the hype its not a match that will be remember fondly and hasn't done anything for the popularity of the sport.
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Horrible so called sport with two people involved in violence and millions applauding. Tut tut. Ban boxing!
Why? Nobody boxes against their will.
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Pac says he hurt his shoulder prior to fight ,rehurt it in round 3 and it effected his performance ..
Mayweather is good at what he does but he is not at all exciting and I think after all the hype its not a match that will be remember fondly and hasn't done anything for the popularity of the sport.
Mayweather is undoubtedly a brilliant boxer, but his style in the ring and personality out of it will probably mean he will not be mentioned alongside the genuine greats such as Ali.
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Pac says he hurt his shoulder prior to fight ,rehurt it in round 3 and it effected his performance ..
Mayweather is good at what he does but he is not at all exciting and I think after all the hype its not a match that will be remember fondly and hasn't done anything for the popularity of the sport.
He's suffering from a Rotator Cuff Tear which will require surgery ( torn tendons in the shoulder joint). If I sound like an expert, it's because I was diagnosed with an identical condition on Friday, after x-rays and an MRI scan. It's effing painful and requires keyhole surgery. That's where our similarities end though - Manny picked up his injury in a world title fight, I did mine whilst showing off to my kids up the park, swinging on the monkey bars....
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Is Feddie Roach ill, he don't look to good for 55
He has Parkinson's.
I thought that was well known.
I either forgot or I'm totally out of the loop
on the fight, the comparison between Chelsea and Mayweather is spot on
ex fighters and purist pugilists were raving about Mayweathers defensive brilliance, same as the football pundits were on how Chelsea are not boring and the way they play is some sort of art form
where punters just want to see a fight where a few more punches are thrown and football fans want to be entertained by the champions in their respective fields
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Another great card from Sky.
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Another great card from Sky.
Nice to hear so many local accents on there but that Kal lad has a poor taste in headwear!
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The party songs are starting.
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Come on Chunky!
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Great punch.
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x2.
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And that'll be another hometown decision.
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Yep how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Well well well............I am shocked
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Well I am shocked!
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There always seems to be one judge who seems to have watched a different fight.
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Congratulations Degale.
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Congratulations Degale.
Too right going in the backyard and doing it has to be respected.
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Very good win for Degale and that opens up a lot of opportunities for him. I thought he eased off in the later rounds and let Dirrell back into the fight, but he had a strong last round which probably sealed it. Strange, strange scoring from the Canadian judge.
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Anyone going to the O2 on Saturday? Was thinking of heading there after the match...
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Anyone going to the O2 on Saturday? Was thinking of heading there after the match...
Wear a Villa shirt. You'll be fine.
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Ha!
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Blackwell wins in 7.No problem with that stoppage he looked twice at the ref.
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A Cleverley wins today.......in 14 seconds.
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It's Buffer time.....Lets get this party started!
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Selby wins in Round 8 went to cards after a cut.A very good performance.
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Selby was very impressive.
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Kevin Mitchell falls just short........again. good effort though.
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Another cracking fight.What a mess Mitchel's face was.
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Took some horrible beatings over the years has Mitchell. Might be time to call a day.
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Took some horrible beatings over the years has Mitchell. Might be time to call a day.
Your right.
A very good card so far.
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Some good fights so far ...... and then the heavyweights. Why so hard to get two evenly matched HWs these days? Too many fat old journeymen around.
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Just need the nose to lose now!
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Problem for Joshua is nobody with any credit will go near him. Come on Kell, smack the nose around.
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They should be going for the European title now with the plan being a world title shot this time next year.
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They should be going for the European title now with the plan being a world title shot this time next year.
Fury wont risk his shot at Wladimir.
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They should be going for the European title now with the plan being a world title shot this time next year.
Fury wont risk his shot at Wladimir.
He will have to give it up I think.
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Come on Brook
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Round 3 for Shit on the Villa.
Who had round 3 in the sweep?
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Round 3 for Shit on the Villa.
Who had round 3 in the sweep?
Whilst their boy gets picked off in the ring.
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Just like the game today completely outclassed.
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Well, that was a "funtime" Frankie.
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Nice arse shot.
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Excellent card ends a thoroughly shit day. Some great bouts, really enjoyed Selby.
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There's an excellent article on Nigel Benn in today's Guardian: Nigel Benn: 'Boxing is therapy for rage' (http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/jun/10/nigel-benn-interview-therapy-for-rage)
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For those still up live boxing on spike freesat channel 141.
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Ritchie Woodhall doing a superb job of skirting round the fact that Lee Haskins stinks out every venue he fights in.
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Ritchie Woodhall doing a superb job of skirting round the fact that Lee Haskins stinks out every venue he fights in.
Fair play to him though Dave he did win with a decent k.o
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Nice to see Broner get pasted.
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Smith looked like a cruiserweight.
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Smith looked like a cruiserweight.
He was, weighed in at 176 I think.
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Heard Eye of the Tiger - Frank Bruno Edit on the radio a short while ago. Goosebumps!
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Anyone see the Fielding fight? First knockdown looked questionable as he seemed to hit him on a break.
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Anyone see the Fielding fight? First knockdown looked questionable as he seemed to hit him on a break.
I don't think it was the first one.
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Anyone see the end of Bradley v Vargas fight what an absolute farce - with 15 seconds to go Vargas rocked Bradley and to be fair he was quite shook up but when the 10 sec clacker went to signal
the upcoming end of the round the 67 year old ref thought it was the bell and signalled the end of the fight....Vargas then assuming ref had stopped Bradley and celebrated like mad thinking he had
won. Pandemonium ensued for next few minutes whilst officials sorted the mess out.
In the end it was adjudged the end of the fight with the judges giving Bradley a deserved unanimous points decision.
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Tommy Langford. Supports the Stripeys, walks out to U2.
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Tommy Langford. Supports the Stripeys, walks out to U2.
No idea who he is but I fucking hate him.
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What a mess of a fight this is.its been a poor card so far.
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Loving the Mexican's walk on music.
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That was a bloody travesty and to celebrate is totally inappropriate,
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I was thinking the same.No way they were going to call a no contest at home.
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Blame the rule, not the ref, and the way Stewpot was begging the Mancs to sit down after the fight they'd have torn the place apart if he'd done anything else.
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I hope that is the end for David Price.
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Price should be finished now.
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What a finish.
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Wow impressive from Quigg.
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Frampton down twice in round one.
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Gonzalez has a point deducted for a low blow
Frampton back in it now
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This is definitely Performance of his Life time from Crolla.
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This is definitely Performance of his Life time from Crolla.
Robbed. As the point was made in commentary, if Perez had not had two points deducted he would have taken the decision comfortably which is ridiculous.
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Amazing that both Crolla's and Frampton's fights saw two points deducted from the opposition for low blows.
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Crolla was superb, won it by one IMO without the 2 point deductions.
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Not a great card tonight but it's better than nothing.
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I enjoy watching Ovill McKenzie...don't know whether that was a good win or not...never heard of the Finn
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Let's just say you can only beat what's in front of you. I thought Mitchell Smith looked good.
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Kristian Laight won tonight. That's ten wins, against 202 defeats.
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Should be a test for Luke Campbell tonight.
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Unsure if anyone interested on here but the ' Battle of Brum' tkts are now on sale for Oct 17th (we're at Chelsea)
Egginton v Gavin
Kal Yafai v Jason Cunningham for British title
Macklin v Jason Welborn
Cunningham v Allen
plus Gamal Yafai
at the NIA - Barclaycard Arena
tkts £68 or £47 or on the floor but not ringside £115
I just booked 2 tkts for Block 6 got Row A so raised above the floor - £47 each
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Unsure if anyone interested on here but the ' Battle of Brum' tkts are now on sale for Oct 17th (we're at Chelsea)
Egginton v Gavin
Kal Yafai v Jason Cunningham for British title
Macklin v Jason Welborn
Cunningham v Allen
plus Gamal Yafai
at the NIA - Barclaycard Arena
tkts £68 or £47 or on the floor but not ringside £115
I just booked 2 tkts for Block 6 got Row A so raised above the floor - £47 each
I wouldn't mind that but it'll be Nose City.
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Same here I don't like the smell of Brut.
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And you can guarantee that when/if Gavin loses and announces his retirement, Yafai will be pictured in a Small Heath shirt within hours.
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Funny how Matchroom won't let any darts player even talk about football,you are not even allowed to watch the darts in football shirts,but they encourage it at the boxing.
It's all about shifting tickets with the boxing.
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Funny how Matchroom won't let any darts player even talk about football,you are not even allowed to watch the darts in football shirts,but they encourage it at the boxing.
It's all about shifting tickets with the boxing.
It's "atmosphere".
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It puts a lot of fight fans off.
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Brave lad this Brunker.
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McDonnel wins on points.
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Anyone else hope that Fury gets knocked out and retires into obscurity so we dont ever have to his gormless rants on TV ever again. Such a cocksocket.
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Mayweather vs Berto on Boxnation pay per view for £30 is insane.
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That was a bit of a dramatic ending.
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That was a bit of a dramatic ending.
Bizarre. Not seen that before.
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Mayweather vs Berto on Boxnation pay per view for £30 is insane.
Never paid for boxing not gonna start now.
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Shit how bad have Matchroom become?
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That was a bit of a dramatic ending.
Bizarre. Not seen that before.
If that was about the guy who hurt his back that was just terribly unfortunate, he was probably 10 ahead when his back went so you've got to feel for him. In the heavies the Whyte one was a odd ending with the american seemingly giving up after taking one on the ear and Joshua desperately needs a fight against someone decent, 13 in 13 but still only fought 25 rounds as a professional, it's an impressive record but it's doing nothing to show how good he can be, hopefully Whyte will give him something to think about in December.
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That was a bit of a dramatic ending.
Bizarre. Not seen that before.
If that was about the guy who hurt his back that was just terribly unfortunate, he was probably 10 ahead when his back went so you've got to feel for him. In the heavies the Whyte one was a odd ending with the american seemingly giving up after taking one on the ear and Joshua desperately needs a fight against someone decent, 13 in 13 but still only fought 25 rounds as a professional, it's an impressive record but it's doing nothing to show how good he can be, hopefully Whyte will give him something to think about in December.
Totally agree about Joshua. Pretty impressive again against a mismatched opposition. Personally I would like to see him take Tyson Fury apart once Fury has lost to Klitschko.
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I know you never put enough on a bet you win, but given the odds and the fight being in America, Jack to beat Groves should have been a put the mortgage on it rather than a couple of quid.
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It wasn't the most promising-looking bill but so far there's been a good fight and a great turnround.
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Sixth round of Kal's fight when they started wiping that snot.
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Just after the Macklin fight, was that Zulu chants or the crowd booing him?
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A wild stab in the dark and I premise this by not knowing the fight you're talking about; if there were Noses in the crowd I know which way I'd hazard my guess.
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A wild stab in the dark and I premise this by not knowing the fight you're talking about; if there were Noses in the crowd I know which way I'd hazard my guess.
Haha, I know that. I just wondered though as the commentators said Macklin was getting jeered, which would be a shame.
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There was a bit of booing during and after the Macklin fight because his opponent put him down with a low blow but he milked it for all it was worth.
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A quite frankly, bizarre interview with Tyson Fury:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3308639/Is-Tyson-Fury-fit-fight-Wladimir-Klitschko-world-heavyweight-title-Read-vile-homophobic-slurs-bizarre-rants-devil-worshippers-Armageddon.html
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I saw that. He's talked about his depression before a few times too and it looks like he's getting worse.
If he loses to Klitschko, which I think he will, then I worry he may do something pretty drastic. Who is he surrounding himself with? He talks like he is in the middle of a mentally difficult episode and people he is close to need to step up.
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Artur Abraham must have made his debut on the Louis-Schmeling undercard.
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Great fight on Channel 5 .
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Good card at the 02 so far tonight. Luke campbell will learn a lot from that defeat. Surely last chance saloon for Bellew, always liked him so hope he pulls it off.
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Saddest thing you could ever see over on Boxnation.
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Fantastic win for a Enzo hope Roy Jones Jr is alright after that punch.
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Saddest thing you could ever see over on Boxnation.
Roy jones jnr?
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Saddest thing you could ever see over on Boxnation.
Roy jones jnr?
What's happening Dave ? Was hoping to get home for the top of the bill.
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Saddest thing you could ever see over on Boxnation.
Roy jones jnr?
What's happening Dave ? Was hoping to get home for the top of the bill.
Knocked out by Enzo, who himself is way over the hill.
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Another 30 secs and Bellew would have ko'd him. Good points win though.
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Saddest thing you could ever see over on Boxnation.
Roy jones jnr?
What's happening Dave ? Was hoping to get home for the top of the bill.
Knocked out by Enzo, who himself is way over the hill
Wicked uppercut. Lets hope he finally calls it a day. A very sad sight.
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Some beating Kevin Mitchell just took. Another one who needs saving from himself.
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Not the night Matchroom had in mind so far.
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Not the night Matchroom had in mind so far.
Eddie hearns noticeable by his absence
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Kevin Mitchell looks like his time at the top is over.
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Knocked out by a jab.
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Kevin Mitchell looks like his time at the top is over.
Yep.
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Eubank circus up next. Should be a decent bout.
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Spike to win on points.
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Well, they can both take a punch
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This will not go the distance.
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very good 4th round from Eubank, landed a lot of really big shots there.
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Think spike needs the ko
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I didn't expect that - Spike retiring on his stool
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I didn't expect that - Spike retiring on his stool
He didn't retire, it was down to his corner and the wankers booing should go seven rounds with a fighter like Eubank themselves.
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Good win for eubank, some brilliant punching, I'm pretty amazed that Spike was still on his feet but I can understand why they pulled him out, he looked like he had nothing left.
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Good fight, right thing to do.
Was on the fence with Eubank but very impressed tonight.
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I didn't expect that - Spike retiring on his stool
He didn't retire, it was down to his corner and the wankers booing should go seven rounds with a fighter like Eubank themselves.
Possibly worded it wrong but yes you're right about the booing.
And......Spike has apologised for the kiss!!!!!
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You wouldn't get booing at Walsall Town Hall after a fight like that.
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Some more of the same in the next fight would be nice.
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Some more of the same in the next fight would be nice.
Seven minutes will be a surprise.
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Some more of the same in the next fight would be nice.
Seeing Joshua stretched would be nice. See what he's made of. Must say, he's looked the business in his career so far, but would like to see him get some rounds in under his belt.
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Whyte will have a very good 20 seconds and then be taught a lesson.
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Whatever happens, this has been a much better card than expected; two upsets and a great fight so far.
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I know joshua has hardly fought anyone of note but I've never heard of any of the opponents whyte has faced, but I guess sky haven't invested millions in him so he hasn't had anywhere near as much publicity.
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It is the heavyweights so anything can happen.
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No no no.
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Whatever happened to the Band of the Royal Marines?
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the rapper is just... odd
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The hell is this ...?
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That's not what I call a ring walk. Disappointed with that might laugh if he gets a smacking now !
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Err.............
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Be funny if he came in with sclub7
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the rapping was wank but then Dillian did his best to be just as big a dickhead by howling.
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Well, I never expected that.
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Good ref.
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great first round from Joshua.
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Well well well, it gets interesting.
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Just what Joshua needs this is.
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Just what Joshua needs this is.
Assuming he gets over it, and doesn't end up looking like Audrey mk 2.
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Whyte bossing it now
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29-28 Joshua after three.
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I'd give joshua 1, 2 and 4 so far, closer than expected though.
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Much better from joshua. Whyte looks tired
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Joshua needed this, White's tough, but he better watch out.
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Yep good finish good fight.
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The scorecard they've just flashed up has it the same as me.
The punch that finished it just was a monster. He stayed up for 10-15 seconds but there was nothing there.
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Been a great card tonight. Not a dud bout all evening.
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Finished it well. Not sure of Whyte's calibre, but he was unbeaten as well, and he's now British Champion.
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Best Sky card for a while.
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Best Sky card for a while.
Most enjoyable.
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Best Sky card for a while.
Only caught the end, how did Eubank Jnr do?
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I didn't put it on until the Eubank fight but the last 2 were superb fights where 2 very good young boxers threw everything at a couple of guys who can definitely take a beating.
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How did Mitchell get on ?
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Best Sky card for a while.
Only caught the end, how did Eubank Jnr do?
Looked really good, flashes of his dad. Spike took a lot of really good clean shots but his corner pulled him out because he had no chance of winning.
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Best Sky card for a while.
Only caught the end, how did Eubank Jnr do?
Pretty well, dominated the fight with fast combinations and no little power, but Spike was tough and there was the slight danger that Eubank would punch himself out and get caught later. But as it turns out, even though Spike never went down, the punches took their toll and he had nothing left in the tank.
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How did Mitchell get on ?
Stopped in 5.
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How did Mitchell get on ?
Stopped in 5.
Surely that's the end of the road for Kevin Mitchell. As for Joshua, we have at least now seen him take a punch. His next opponent will be interesting, as I don't think he is ready for the likes of Fury yet. Was it a coincidence that Chisora was on the bill (even though he was a replacement)?
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How did Mitchell get on ?
Stopped in 5.
Surely that's the end of the road for Kevin Mitchell. As for Joshua, we have at least now seen him take a punch. His next opponent will be interesting, as I don't think he is ready for the likes of Fury yet. Was it a coincidence that Chisora was on the bill (even though he was a replacement)?
Chisora would be a step back. He could do with someone like Tony Thompson or Malik Scott.
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Roy Jones was over the hill about 12 years ago, it's terribly sad to se boxers who can't move on.
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Why is Roy Jones still fighting? He has/had nothing to prove but now he's fighting and getting hurt by nobodies. That KO is sickening, he's completely lights out. Is he skint?
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How did Mitchell get on ?
Stopped in 5.
Surely that's the end of the road for Kevin Mitchell. As for Joshua, we have at least now seen him take a punch. His next opponent will be interesting, as I don't think he is ready for the likes of Fury yet. Was it a coincidence that Chisora was on the bill (even though he was a replacement)?
Chisora would be a step back. He could do with someone like Tony Thompson or Malik Scott.
Agree Dave, but I'm sure Eddie Hearn was bricking it at times last night and won't want a similar experience in the next fight. I was listening to David Haye on Five Live on the way to the game and he was saying that Chisora would be a good next opponent for Joshua. He was also saying that he would like to fight Joshua after that, so perhaps he had an agenda.
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Without doubt Haye would love to fight Joshua. There's an interesting timeline developing now; Fury beats Klitschko again then has a straightforward voluntary. Joshua and Haye meet some time next year. Winner fights Fury at a stadium in 2017.
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Without doubt Haye would love to fight Joshua. There's an interesting timeline developing now; Fury beats Klitschko again then has a straightforward voluntary. Joshua and Haye meet some time next year. Winner fights Fury at a stadium in 2017.
Would be great for British boxing if that scenario developed. Not sure if Fury would entertain giving Haye a shot though after what happened previously.
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After last week's excitement, tonight has more of a trade show feel to it.
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After last week's excitement, tonight has more of a trade show feel to it.
Yep it would have to go some to top last week.
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Interesting rather than exciting, this one.
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Really good fight I thought. Billy Joe too slick, too good for Lee to take risks before the last few minutes of the fight.
Also showed his power is nothing to be sniffed at.
An impressive display.
For me a strong guy with a great engine and a good chin needs to jump on him like Eubank did in the second half of their fight. He's too good at range.
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Without doubt Haye would love to fight Joshua. There's an interesting timeline developing now; Fury beats Klitschko again then has a straightforward voluntary. Joshua and Haye meet some time next year. Winner fights Fury at a stadium in 2017.
Let's see Haye fight someone with a pulse after 3 years out first. He'll be looking to talk his way into a big purse. As he always has at heavyweight.
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Billy Joe will struggle against a fighter who moves his head more.Lee reminded me of a clothes prop at times last night.
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Haye fight free on Dave TV next Saturday...
http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/dave-will-broadcast-david-hayes-comeback/
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Isn't Dave full of shows featuring middle aged men that used to be good a while ago, but look a bit dated now ? Oh...
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Not the draw he was.
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Some boxing would be nice.