ashleywater Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Fair enough, I go EJ by KO round 8-9 I think it has the makings of a classic and we might see if EJ has a good a chin as his marvellous Pater, a boxer who I loved too watch Looking forward to this fight more than the AJ v Whyte contest TBH as after much consideration I suspect that AJ is going to have him out of there pretty quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Isn't his dad going back in the ring with Benn or was that IACGMOOH hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 On 12/9/2015 at 7:46 PM, Andrew said: Isn't his dad going back in the ring with Benn or was that IACGMOOH hype? No, it is serious. They're trying to arrange it as both have agreed to do it. They've actually been talking it about it for the past few years anyway. I think Eubank going into the jungle was just well timed and perhaps the best thing for making it happen. The problem is that they're now friends, regardless of what you might read on social media. It is well known that Benn is a very different guy these days (very religious indeed) and I don't think it'll last long at all. Eubank could probably walk into a ring with anyone tomorrow and last 12 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 On 11/26/2015 at 10:42 PM, Soulboy said: I am keeping quiet on the Fury v Klit fight for a reason I just can't see it ending in anything other than some sort of controversy tbh. I was certainly right on the last prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) I don't know anything about Gary O'sulllivan, so can't make a prediction. However Eubank Jr looks a potential class act. Excellent physique and determined. Fast hands too. His footwork was a bit wooden early fights imo, too linear. He wasnt getting angles needex with more lateral footwork. Difficult to judge against BJS, as it's more about getting the lead foot outside opponents fighting a leftie, so footwork changes. So he seems very much a work in progress to me. Potentially superb. Will look forward to see how he goes on. Edited December 10, 2015 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I think that sums him up well. His dad has said he was too cautious against Saunders and should have let his hands go more. I'd agree, because I think he'd have KO'd him. When he goes ont he attack he's an incredibly dangerous boxer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 On 12/10/2015 at 4:58 AM, Soulboy said: I was certainly right on the last prediction. You certainly were I just hope that Fury gets to win SPOTY purely because of the controversy it will generate, the media fallout would be epic I almost cant help thinking that Klitchsko threw the fight as he was so bad it was just unbelievable, he never threw a decent shot or a single right hand all night, I can actually see him KO'ing Fury in the rematch Biggest hope for Saturday is that kevin Mitchell wins and gets a shot at Crolla, as his last fight was a cracker and he showed a lot of heart fighting on as he did with that closed eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Why would you want controvesy? The last thing the sport needs is tainting further. It would be a disaster for it. I really do mean that too. I can't even contemplate how bad it would be for boxing and sport in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) There's more than enough media fallout already, thanks. He's managed to get into some story or other just about every day since the fight. I hope he says and/or does something stupid at the spoty event just to prove to a couple of million more viewers what a massive no good bell end he is. Edited December 11, 2015 by garcon magnifique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Do the public vote for SPOTY? If so, it may be the lowest % of votes ever I reckon for TF. I stopped watching pro boxing for many years and lost all interest. Mainly because of Watson and McLellan.....but also because of all the corruption. I still far prefer the Amateurs tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 On 12/11/2015 at 4:08 PM, Soulboy said: Do the public vote for SPOTY? If so, it may be the lowest % of votes ever I reckon for TF. I stopped watching pro boxing for many years and lost all interest. Mainly because of Watson and McLellan.....but also because of all the corruption. I still far prefer the Amateurs tbh. Yes. it is a public vote that takes place during the show itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Apparently you can register now to vote during the show. He'll get a smattering of votes. Would be nice if he comes last. Could be awkward if he and Jess are in the top three and have to share the stage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 On 12/11/2015 at 5:13 PM, garcon magnifique said: Apparently you can register now to vote during the show. He'll get a smattering of votes. Would be nice if he comes last. Could be awkward if he and Jess are in the top three and have to share the stage... You only need a BBC website ID which I already had. I voted for the Overseas Personality last week (voting was already open on that). I went for Djokovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 David Haye v Mark De Mori Tonight (Saturday 16th Jan) Live on channel Dave at 9pm (expect that fight about 10pm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 De Mori - one of the worst performances I have ever seen on TV (nothing away from David Haye, he's a fair old size now!). I have seen Amateurs of only 6 months experience have more idea than that. He may as well have just stood in the middle of the ring with his chin out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think he was taking the position of punch bag, he wasn't much more animated than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Mori still had 24 KO's out of 30 wins and only 1 defeat. Not a top quality opponent, but Haye looked fast, big and strong. It still takes a lot of power to shift a bloke in 2 minutes and 49 seconds in the way Haye did. McGuigan is the factor in his return. Much more aggressive tactics and he won't play the Boring Adam Booth role (soooo predictable). The problem now is finding people to fight him. Edited January 16, 2016 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Agree with that. Haye did look awesome with all the extra weight and power. And he always had good technique. Heavy is going to get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Apparently big Dave says his shoulder's ok. I should ****ing hope so. I've put my shoulder through more of a work out eating pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) On 1/16/2016 at 11:10 PM, garcon magnifique said: Apparently big Dave says his shoulder's ok. I should ****ing hope so. I've put my shoulder through more of a work out eating pizza. His new shoulders are about the size of someone's thigh!Loved how his opponent baited him on the ropes. Then just stood there, without any defence or even head movement. And immediately got knocked out. Unsurprisingly! Edited January 17, 2016 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) I thought De Mori did a great job. He did the exact job he was paid to do. He will go back to his world of club fights a much richer man. Edited January 17, 2016 by billy2shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Go watch the video on Sky's website of Wilder meeting Fury last night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Here is the 'full' fight for anyone who missed it (only a couple of mins). https://youtu.be/ds0FPgmuXi4 De Mori was 'trying' to defend on the ropes in a Philly Shell/shoulder roll style (low lead hand/weight on back foot/lead shoulder rolls punches/holding the phone rear hand guard). Appallingly bad execution. This is how it's supposed to be done by the bigger guys. Just compare the head movement if nothing else. https://youtu.be/ghp2UgJWVhc And yes, he did do it for money. But could easily be in a coma now. Anyway.....Haye is looking awesome. A monster. Looking forward to his next fights! Edited January 17, 2016 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 On 1/17/2016 at 9:48 AM, NewNiceMrMe said: Go watch the video on Sky's website of Wilder meeting Fury last night. Hope that match happens, but I have a feeling Fury isn't going to be holding on to the title for too much longer Haye is an awkward position as who is he actually going to fight? He has no belts and can basically knock anyone out now, given his new punching weight The only fight that makes sense is AJ, that would be a massive crowd puller,but Hearn is not going to make that match anytime soon, nothing to gain and everything to lose for his Boxer Fury doesn't want to know and why would he? Dave is in limbo land and unfortunately that is probably where he is going to stay for the forseeable The real burning question: Quigg or Frampton? Quigg for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 ........with the winner potentially fighting Rigondeaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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