Boxing!

[David_D]

The Referee in the Lewis Ritson fight has had a shocker there. Towel thrown in and he ignores it. Could have been hurt.

[marinello59]

The Referee in the Lewis Ritson fight has had a shocker there. Towel thrown in and he ignores it. Could have been hurt.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing there. Ritson was obviously done so why would he over rule his own corner?

[CmoantheHibs]

He should be banned from boxing. That was an absolute disgrace. He has had some shocking judging results in the past but to risk someone’s health like that is beyond contempt.

[AliboyFC]

Absolutely bizarre from the ref.


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Unlucky ritson.

[Pretty Boy]

Mental end to Ritson V Ponce, Ritsons corner throws the towel in and Steve Gray the ref throws it back out

I've never seen anything like to before.

I know the unified rules are that only the ref can stop the fight but if the towel comes in then you stop the ****ing fight.

Ritson was beat and he took a barrage of punches he didn't need to take.

[Mon Dieu4]

Just finished watching showtimes 4 part documentary The Kings, absolutely brilliant watch, you should be able to find it online if anyone wants to watch it

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Just finished watching showtimes 4 part documentary The Kings, absolutely brilliant watch, you should be able to find it online if anyone wants to watch it

DM me please! Been trying to watch for a while!

[DH1875]

Tyson Fury has apparently got covid so the big fight in a couple of weeks is off.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/chris-eubank-devastated-after-son-sebastian-found-dead-days-before-30th-birthday-12352672

Tragic news. RIP.

[lord bunberry]

I don’t know what to make of Joyce, he looks really cumbersome but he seems to get the job done. He reminds me of Lennox Lewis in the way he fights, but I’m not sure he’ll reach the heights Lewis did. One thing for sure is he’s got a great chin.

[Mon Dieu4]

I don’t know what to make of Joyce, he looks really cumbersome but he seems to get the job done. He reminds me of Lennox Lewis in the way he fights, but I’m not sure he’ll reach the heights Lewis did. One thing for sure is he’s got a great chin.

He's awkward and 19 stone, if he hits you then you will know about it, think JT was spot on is his assessment of the fight though

[lord bunberry]

He's awkward and 19 stone, if he hits you then you will know about it, think JT was spot on is his assessment of the fight though
I thought so as well, his defence was poor and he won’t be able to just blow away the top fighters in the heavyweight division. Someone like Fury would take him apart if he doesn’t work on his defence. That chin and his power will always give him a chance though.

[H18 SFR]

He reminds me of a very young Dillian Whyte who always looked awkward due to his kickboxing background.

Joyce is a far superior boxer / fighter than Whyte was many, many years ago. That said, Whyte has come on so much.

[Mon Dieu4]

Absolutely brilliant by Wood, so pleased for him

[Frazerbob]

Taylor v Catterall signed fir the Hydro in December 18th. Josh in Belfast for the Lee McGregor fight working for Fite TV.

[Mon Dieu4]

McKenna is never not in a war, it's always a decent watch

[Frazerbob]

McKenna is never not in a war, it's always a decent watch

He looks like he should be in Biffy Clyro.

[Mon Dieu4]

He looks like he should be in Biffy Clyro.

Haha he certainly does, he's never going to be the best in the world but he likes a tear up

[Frazerbob]

Some atmosphere for an under card. Got a few pals there sending videos. Total rammy.

[Mon Dieu4]

Lee needs to sort his **** out now

[Mon Dieu4]

Buatsi as spiteful as ever but didn't have it all his own way, good test there for him

[David_D]

Thought Buatsi done well tonight. Referee could have stopped fight in 6th but doing the longer distance could be a good thing for him.

[hibbysam]

Good main event but that card was woeful. ‘First rule of fight camp - no easy fights’ was the motto, couldn’t have been more wrong, as one sided a card as you’ll ever see. This should have been week 1.

[Pretty Boy]

Many Pacquaio looked an old, old man last night. Time to call it a day. In the words of Rocky Balboa:

'Time takes everyone out. Time is undefeated'

[Mon Dieu4]

Taylor V Catterall at the Hydro on the 18th of December as expected, also officially announced his fights will be on Sky from now on too

We have Aberdeen at Easter Road that day, might just miss it and make the right the boys Xmas night out and stay over

[nellio]

DAZN price up to 7.99 now after matchroom added.

[Frazerbob]

Taylor V Catterall at the Hydro on the 18th of December as expected, also officially announced his fights will be on Sky from now on too

We have Aberdeen at Easter Road that day, might just miss it and make the right the boys Xmas night out and stay over

Same fixture a couple of years ago when he fought at the Hydro. Game was switched to Sunday so may well happen again.

[H18 SFR]

They need to find better opponents for Katie Taylor otherwise her fights are going to become irrelevant in some respects.

[H18 SFR]

Taylor V Catterall at the Hydro on the 18th of December as expected, also officially announced his fights will be on Sky from now on too

We have Aberdeen at Easter Road that day, might just miss it and make the right the boys Xmas night out and stay over

Any word on tickets yet?

[Pretty Boy]

They need to find better opponents for Katie Taylor otherwise her fights are going to become irrelevant in some respects.

Her last fight against Natasha Jonas was a cracker. I'd happily have watched a rematch of that.

Are there many viable opponents out there for her? My knowledge of women's boxing is pretty limited.

[Mon Dieu4]

Her last fight against Natasha Jonas was a cracker. I'd happily have watched a rematch of that.

Are there many viable opponents out there for her? My knowledge of women's boxing is pretty limited.

Amanda Serrano would pretty much be one of the biggest fights in the woman's game, the weight above hers the 4 champs have all agreed to fight each other to see who is undisputed, so rules that out for now

[H18 SFR]

Amanda Serrano would pretty much be one of the biggest fights in the woman's game, the weight above hers the 4 champs have all agreed to fight each other to see who is undisputed, so rules that out for now

I listened to a podcast recently suggesting she may need to change weight category to get the box office type fights.

[Mon Dieu4]

Can't blame the ref for stopping that, looks a bad bad cut

[H18 SFR]

Can't blame the ref for stopping that, looks a bad bad cut

Felt sorry for all the paying punters.

[Pretty Boy]

It's not going to happen but tonight should have spelled the end for these pitiful 'exhibitions'.

David Haye playing with a guy who has essentially bought the chance to get battered for 8 rounds. Then Evander Holyfield shuffling to the ring, getting knocked about for a couple of minutes almost looking like he didn't know where he was before the ref finally showed the mercy the promoters should have weeks ago. All whilst Donald Trump spouts off about rigged elections in the commentary.

Surely no boxing fans actually enjoys these events. Grim spectacles and someone is going to get seriously hurt sometime soon. Holyfield came close tonight, he shouldn't be taking punches to the head anymore.

[Mon Dieu4]

It's not going to happen but tonight should have spelled the end for these pitiful 'exhibitions'.

David Haye playing with a guy who has essentially bought the chance to get battered for 8 rounds. Then Evander Holyfield shuffling to the ring, getting knocked about for a couple of minutes almost looking like he didn't know where he was before the ref finally showed the mercy the promoters should have weeks ago. All whilst Donald Trump spouts off about rigged elections in the commentary.

Surely no boxing fans actually enjoys these events. Grim spectacles and someone is going to get seriously hurt sometime soon. Holyfield came close tonight, he shouldn't be taking punches to the head anymore.

I watched the Haye "fight" as I was up and it was free, he used the right once in 8 two minute round and could have knocked him out any time he wanted, then to call out Fury afterwards while Trump commentated on it all, the last couple of years have just been mental, canny believe anyone actually pays for that *****

[nellio]

Any word on tickets yet?

I'll be looking to get a couple but not heard anything yet.

[Mon Dieu4]

There is a programme on BBC Scotland about Ken Buchanan just now, you will get it on iPlayer as well

[The_Exile]

It's not going to happen but tonight should have spelled the end for these pitiful 'exhibitions'.

David Haye playing with a guy who has essentially bought the chance to get battered for 8 rounds. Then Evander Holyfield shuffling to the ring, getting knocked about for a couple of minutes almost looking like he didn't know where he was before the ref finally showed the mercy the promoters should have weeks ago. All whilst Donald Trump spouts off about rigged elections in the commentary.

Surely no boxing fans actually enjoys these events. Grim spectacles and someone is going to get seriously hurt sometime soon. Holyfield came close tonight, he shouldn't be taking punches to the head anymore.

Boxing used to be my favourite sport bar none. But the direction its gone in these past few years with this kind of thing along with the youtubers thinking they're actual boxers, and the best seeming to go to great lengths to avoid fighting each other, well, think I've had enough and just can't be bothered with it any more.

[Mon Dieu4]

Brutal knock out by Callum Smith, hope the guy is ok

[AliboyFC]

Brutal knock out by Callum Smith, hope the guy is ok

That was a badden.

[Mon Dieu4]

Absolute sham of a result again to let Campbell Hatton win

[David_D]

That is scandalous.

[Andy Bee]

I actually can't believe they had the audacity to be that blatantly corrupt.

[Mon Dieu4]

The UK is rapidly becoming the home of dodgy cards and results, we used to look down on other countries for it but we are now up there

[CmoantheHibs]

Marcus MacDonald is crooked as they come. I knew before the announcement that he would give it to Hatton. Hatton is a Hearn boxer learning his trade so other than a ko he wasn’t going to lose.

[Mikey_1875]

As soon as he announced 58-57 you knew what was coming. Makes me question the point of watching.

[Pretty Boy]

Daylight robbery for Hatton there. I like him and he acknowledged he wa spoor in his interview but decisions like that are taking the piss even if you expect them and, to a limited extent, understand them.

[Onceinawhile]

Think they picked okolie's opponent off the door of the dog and duck last night!

[Stairway 2 7]

Terrible decision unfortunately it was so bad it will put a lot of pressure on him, whilst a defeat he could grow from.

Must say what a difference with a packed stadium. Usyk the better boxer unbelievable speed and class, but you'd think the physical difference will show for aj. Joshua obviously a wonderful fighter too, looking forward to it

[Pretty Boy]

Terrible decision unfortunately it was so bad it will put a lot of pressure on him, whilst a defeat he could grow from.

Must say what a difference with a packed stadium. Usyk the better boxer unbelievable speed and class, but you'd think the physical difference will show for aj. Joshua obviously a wonderful fighter too, looking forward to it

I might be eating my words in an hour or so but I think people have started to criminally underrate Joshua.

Yes he has his flaws but he's still a top fighter and he has shown in the fights with the likes of Parker and the Ruiz rematch that he can box technically to a plan when he has to. He's in a fight tonight and I'd probably still take Fury to beat him but the disprespect shown to him is off the scale.

[Stairway 2 7]

I might be eating my words in an hour or so but I think people have started to criminally underrate Joshua.

Yes he has his flaws but he's still a top fighter and he has shown in the fights with the likes of Parker and the Ruiz rematch that he can box technically to a plan when he has to. He's in a fight tonight and I'd probably still take Fury to beat him but the disprespect shown to him is off the scale.

No disrespect to aj, look at the great fighters he has beaten. He's great athletic and at his best in a British stadium. I was more bigging up usyk. He's been one of my favourite fighters of recent years a 6 foot loma, he could retire unbeaten in years in cruiserweight. I think Joshua wins comfortably but who knows

[Dmas]

No disrespect to aj, look at the great fighters he has beaten. He's great athletic and at his best in a British stadium. I was more bigging up usyk. He's been one of my favourite fighters of recent years a 6 foot loma, he could retire unbeaten in years in cruiserweight. I think Joshua wins comfortably but who knows

Defo won’t be comfortable with usyk as you say the guys tough as old boots be an interesting first few rounds imo I’d think AJ proves too strong by rounds 6-8 he looks good conditioning wise I think usyks ring work is a threat he’s maybe not faced before looking forward to it

[Pretty Boy]

No disrespect to aj, look at the great fighters he has beaten. He's great athletic and at his best in a British stadium. I was more bigging up usyk. He's been one of my favourite fighters of recent years a 6 foot loma, he could retire unbeaten in years in cruiserweight. I think Joshua wins comfortably but who knows

No, I know you weren't disrespecting AJ. I was more expanding on your latter point about him being a wonderful fighter. A lot of people don't see it.

[Stairway 2 7]

No, I know you weren't disrespecting AJ. I was more expanding on your latter point about him being a wonderful fighter. A lot of people don't see it.

They will big him up when he's gone it's the British way. Andy Murray was a useless bottler, until he won about everything

[Mon Dieu4]

No, I know you weren't disrespecting AJ. I was more expanding on your latter point about him being a wonderful fighter. A lot of people don't see it.

He's fantastic, a pure athlete in every sense of the word, if he gets the win here then it's a major scalp

Like you I think Fury would still beat him but it's something I change my mind on regularly

I think AJ can get gassed at times though, if you can make it hard work and stay in it(easier said than done) then you have a chance if it goes later

[lucky]

AJ should win this in the latter rounds but it’s not a given. Some atmosphere at Tottenham’s ground

[Mon Dieu4]

I love Usyk, he's a mad bassa

[lord bunberry]

This could be a really good fight. Usyk is a quality fighter and a southpaw, whether he has the strength at heavyweight is what makes this so intriguing.

[Mon Dieu4]

I always approve of AJs Rocky 4 soundtrack choices

[lucky]

AJ looks very relaxed but I’m not sure he should be that chilled before a fight. Time will tell

[lucky]

Absolute sham of a result again to let Campbell Hatton win

Agree 100%. Hatton lost and looks very average regardless of who his Dad is it’s unlikely he’ll win a world championship even if Hearn is calling the shots

[sleeping giant]

Joshua not fancying this.

[lord bunberry]

Third round to Usyk after two draws.

[Mon Dieu4]

Third round to Usyk after two draws.

I've only given AJ a share of the 2nd so far

[lord bunberry]

I think Joshua is boxing clever here, he knows a knockout is unlikely and he can come on strong later in the fight.

[Mon Dieu4]

5th was AJs, this is still in the balance

[lucky]

I’ve got it level 2-2 and 1 drawn

[Mon Dieu4]

Level after 6 for me

[lord bunberry]

Level after 6 for me

And me, but AJ looking the more likely.

[Mon Dieu4]

7 Usyk all day long

[Stairway 2 7]

Usyk up by 3 but it's matchroom so AJ up by 7

[lucky]

AJ looks hot and cold in this fight but clearly has the power

[lord bunberry]

Round 7 overwhelmingly goes to Usyk.

[lord bunberry]

Usyk up by 3 but it's matchroom so AJ up by 7

I’m not seeing that.

[J-C]

Looks far too relaxed walking down to the ring, waving and smiling at folk, didn't look focused. He has the power, just wish he'd throw more leather, very tentative and if he's not careful he'll lose here, rounds are slipping away.

[lucky]

8th was AJs. These body shots will eventually pay off in the next few rounds

[Mon Dieu4]

4-4 I still think there have been a couple of rounds I would like to have been scored 10-10 but judges don't often do that

[lord bunberry]

This is probably level going into the championship rounds. It’s anyone’s fight.

[Mon Dieu4]

5-4 Usyk

[lucky]

I’ve got AJ up by 1 but a few rounds have been very close

[JohnM1875]

5-4 Usyk

I'd agree with that. Really close fight though.

[J-C]

I've got Usyk 2 up

[lord bunberry]

Usyk is definitely the busier fighter but he’s not going to take the title without a really big round.

[pedroorange1875]

Close fight but the Champion often gets a bit of leeway, Joshua always coming forward and Usyk has done nothing to clearly win the fight as a challenger

[Mon Dieu4]

10th was pretty even, close close fight

[lucky]

Usyk is light on his feet but not landing with much power. AJ still 1 up

[Stairway 2 7]

Usyk 2 up, too fast so far

[J-C]

Joshua's been disappointing, accuracy way off and looks very tired, Usyk deserves this, busier boxer.

[Mon Dieu4]

Usyk a couple up going into the last round, there are still 2 or 3 that could have went either way on the cards though

[Keyser Sauzee]

Usyk comfortably wins this if he avoids getting KO’d

[lucky]

Very tight. All square going into the last. Can’t help that think Fury’s strength would be to much for both of them

[Stairway 2 7]

Knock out or its usyks, well maybe not in the uk

[Dmas]

Unreal work all night from usyk

[lord bunberry]

Usyk needs a knockout. There’s no way he’s getting a decision in England, it’s been too close.

[Mon Dieu4]

Usyk has won that or it's a total farce

[lucky]

Wow. Some last round Usyk might have this by 1 but after the Hatton fight who knows

[cabbageandribs1875]

usyk was 20 seconds away from knocking him out

[Keyser Sauzee]

I don’t think anyone can really call that a close fight

[Magpie]

Fury would comfortably beat Joshua.

[JohnM1875]

Usky has to win that for me.

[J-C]

Usyk pished it, Joshua's overrated as far as I'm concerned, he's another big heavyweight lump who can hit but technically an average boxer like Bruno.

[Stairway 2 7]

Wasn't a close fight in the end. Usyks a genius

[lucky]

New champ

[lord bunberry]

Usyk won that but will probably not the the decision

[Mon Dieu4]

Well done judges, no shame in getting beat off a boxing genius, pound for pound no 2 now for me

[cabbageandribs1875]

Usyk won that but will probably not the the decision


wanna bet :greengrin

[Dmas]

Usyk was outstanding but a terrible AJ performance imo I’m not even sure he’s shown enough there to think he’d win the rematch

[JohnM1875]

Outstanding fight by Usyk. Well deserved and glad all three judges went the right way.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Usyk is 8 stone heavier now with all those belts

[Pretty Boy]

Absolutely superb heavyweight title fight. Both boxed well in large spells but Usyk was a cut above.

All of the judges scorecards made some kind of sense as well which was welcome.

For all I wanted to see Fury v Joshua I can't help but feel Fury v Usyk has all time classic written all over it. Both of them are so technically gifted but so unorthodox and awkward. I'd happily watch these 2 do it again as well tbh.

[J-C]

Usyk was outstanding but a terrible AJ performance imo I’m not even sure he’s shown enough there to think he’d win the rematch

His demeanor going to the ring was too relaxed and didn't look focused, Usyk is a top technical boxer and gave Joshua a boxing lesson.

[lord bunberry]

wanna bet :greengrin

Haha you’re right, a bit of faith has been restored to the noble art.

[CmoantheHibs]

Usyk was outstanding but a terrible AJ performance imo I’m not even sure he’s shown enough there to think he’d win the rematch
I thought it was a terrible game plan by AJ and his team. They more or less fought exactly how Usyk would have wanted him to fight. Playing right into your opponent’s strengths is never a good idea.

[Mon Dieu4]

Usyk having all these wins away from home is outrageous and shows how good he is

[lord bunberry]

I wonder where AJ goes from here. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want to go again against Usyk. His first defeat was unfortunate, but tonight he was outclassed and out thought by a superior fighter. I agree with pretty boy, Fury v Usyk would be an unbelievable fight. Fury has the speed and skill and Usyk is relentless.
As the saying goes somebody’s 0 has got to go.

[Willis1875]

That was a clinic from Usyk,incredible stamina for a heavyweight with that flurry at the end

[Mon Dieu4]

I wonder where AJ goes from here. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want to go again against Usyk. His first defeat was unfortunate, but tonight he was outclassed and out thought by a superior fighter. I agree with pretty boy, Fury v Usyk would be an unbelievable fight. Fury has the speed and skill and Usyk is relentless.
As the saying goes somebody’s 0 has got to go.

There are probably £20m odd reasons why he would take the rematch, then even with no title on offer fights against Fury, Whyte or Wilder would sell easy enough

[NC1875]

Surely now all the Joshua lovers actually realise he’s no a very good boxer.

Dancing on Ice next for him. Big donkey

[Dmas]

I thought it was a terrible game plan by AJ and his team. They more or less fought exactly how Usyk would have wanted him to fight. Playing right into your opponent’s strengths is never a good idea.

Totally agree I think usyk was hugely under rated by everyone in AJ camp it’s like his style was a surprise,you would think after the Ruiz fight underestimating a fighter would be the last thing you would do, rematch won’t be as easy as Ruiz no way usyk goes on the party bus for a few months before the fight

[cabbageandribs1875]

Fury v Wilder OCT 9th

same result as last time i reckon

[Pretty Boy]

Is it just me (well me and Roy Jones Jr) who thinks Joshua boxed well? For me he was just beaten by a better boxer on the night.

Sometimes you just have to give an opponent credit. Joshua tried to take the centre of the ring, he tried to use his jab to hold distance, he tried to work the body to slow Usyk down and he tried to counter with his right when the opportunity was there. Usyk had an answer to all of that. Joshua boxed well, Usyk put on probably the best performance of his career and there have been a few good ones.

[Stairway 2 7]

Not sure how either gets close to fury. Fury 3 inch taller than Joshua but with tremendous speed and skill

[pedroorange1875]

I thought Chisora did better than Joshua and was unlucky .....Joshua needs to go to war, he is nowhere near the technical level ....technical level in the heavyweight division doesnt ofter come into it when there is a war...thats Joshua's only hope in the rematch

[Mon Dieu4]

Not sure how either gets close to fury. Fury 3 inch taller than Joshua but with tremendous speed and skill

Steve Cunningham was a blown up cruiserweight the same height as Usyk and he put Fury on his arse

[CmoantheHibs]

Is it just me (well me and Roy Jones Jr) who thinks Joshua boxed well? For me he was just beaten by a better boxer on the night.

Sometimes you just have to give an opponent credit. Joshua tried to take the centre of the ring, he tried to use his jab to hold distance, he tried to work the body to slow Usyk down and he tried to counter with his right when the opportunity was there. Usyk had an answer to all of that. Joshua boxed well, Usyk put on probably the best performance of his career and there have been a few good ones.
I think he boxed well but it was the total wrong plan. Apparently much of his training was geared towards out boxing Usyk. Why try to beat your opponent at his strengths and completely ignore the obvious advantages he had. It all seemed poorly managed and a bit arrogant to me

[Stairway 2 7]

Steve Cunningham was a blown up cruiserweight the same height as Usyk and he put Fury on his arse

8 years ago then got knocked out, poor example

[Mon Dieu4]

8 years ago then got knocked out, poor example

Right now I would take Fury to win but I would in no way shape or form be surprised if Usyk beat him

[NC1875]

I think he boxed well but it was the total wrong plan. Apparently much of his training was geared towards out boxing Usyk. Why try to beat your opponent at his strengths and completely ignore the obvious advantages he had. It all seemed poorly managed and a bit arrogant to me

Arrogance is Joshua to a t. He’s dodged big fights his whole career, overrated donkey.

[Stairway 2 7]

Right now I would take Fury to win but I would in no way shape or form be surprised if Usyk beat him

1 punch changes everything in boxing. But Joshua had 3 inches tyson would have 6. Tyson has tremendous speed movement and stamina. But usyk obviously will be dangerous to anyone. Tyson still has to beat wilder which he should but 1 punch could change that , certainly with wilder. And Joshua you would will bulk a bit and try to make the rematch more physical. Exciting times ahead

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Is it just me (well me and Roy Jones Jr) who thinks Joshua boxed well? For me he was just beaten by a better boxer on the night.

Sometimes you just have to give an opponent credit. Joshua tried to take the centre of the ring, he tried to use his jab to hold distance, he tried to work the body to slow Usyk down and he tried to counter with his right when the opportunity was there. Usyk had an answer to all of that. Joshua boxed well, Usyk put on probably the best performance of his career and there have been a few good ones.

Struggled with a southpaw, only his second ever professional fight against an unorthodox fighter.

IMO needs to revert more to type. He is a strong combination puncher who fights well on the inside. He’s done well to add more mobility to his game, but tonight he seemed gunshy, and unwilling to close the distance.

I heard McCracken in his corner after round 9 tell him to get behind the jab. At this point he was at least 3 rounds down. For me, he needed to be told to bite down on the gumshield, get on Usyks chest and unleash leather.

I honestly think he got bad advice tonight.

*i’ll add* against a southpaw slick boxer like Usyk, if you’re going to try and box from the outside you need to bank on winning at least 7 rounds. By not commiting to any attacks more than the odd 1-2, a KO was unlikely. Strange tactics tonight

[Keyser Sauzee]

All night AJ threw single punches, I genuinely think it was a really poor performance from him.

[pedroorange1875]

Eddie Hearn needs to shut up with the nonsense, no one is buying the bull**** Eddie, Joshua was rubbish plain and simple. The ulogies about Uskys masterclass are also a bit off, whilst he is a good technical boxer this is the heavyweight division, he is too small and doesnt punch heavy, he will also get found out. But Eddie!!!! just be quiet just now

[Callum_62]

Eddie Hearn needs to shut up with the nonsense, no one is buying the bull**** Eddie, Joshua was rubbish plain and simple. The ulogies about Uskys masterclass are also a bit off, whilst he is a good technical boxer this is the heavyweight division, he is too small and doesnt punch heavy, he will also get found out. But Eddie!!!! just be quiet just nowI heard hearn after the bout and he was very honest

He had it about 8-4 Usyk and he was basically saying Joshua was well beaten

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[Torto7]

Eddie Hearn needs to shut up with the nonsense, no one is buying the bull**** Eddie, Joshua was rubbish plain and simple. The ulogies about Uskys masterclass are also a bit off, whilst he is a good technical boxer this is the heavyweight division, he is too small and doesnt punch heavy, he will also get found out. But Eddie!!!! just be quiet just now

Usyk is levels above Joshua. If you've watched him before you would see that. The doubt was over the size difference. Joshua couldn't cope with Usyk's movement and was utterly outclassed. I agree with Josh Taylor Usyk beats him 10 times out of ten. Usyk is far more than just a good technical boxer. It sounds to me like you've been had by the sky hype train.

[JohnM1875]

I heard hear after the bout and he was very honest

He had it about 8-4 Usyk and he was basically saying Joshua was well beaten

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Totally. Was actually surprised with how honest Hearn was about the outcome.

[pedroorange1875]

Usyk is levels above Joshua. If you've watched him before you would see that. The doubt was over the size difference. Joshua couldn't cope with Usyk's movement and was utterly outclassed. I agree with Josh Taylor Usyk beats him 10 times out of ten. Usyk is far more than just a good technical boxer. It sounds to me like you've been had by the sky hype train.

Not sure you have read his quotes since, not been had about anything, size and difference is everything in the heavyweight division, technical boxing is this division is long gone since Ali. The right tactics and power against Usyk and he will be shown up as a skillful cruiserweight, which is exactly what Fury will do

[Stairway 2 7]

Not sure you have read his quotes since, not been had about anything, size and difference is everything in the heavyweight division, technical boxing is this division is long gone since Ali. The right tactics and power against Usyk and he will be shown up as a skillful cruiserweight, which is exactly what Fury will do
Usyk is 6"3 hardly tiny, Andy ruiz 6"1, dillian whyte 6"4, povetkin 6"1, hollyfield 6"2 , tyson 5"10.

Its just tyson fury is a giant at 6"9. Usually someone that height is just a big bear but he dances and weaves somehow

[Dmas]

1 punch changes everything in boxing. But Joshua had 3 inches tyson would have 6. Tyson has tremendous speed movement and stamina. But usyk obviously will be dangerous to anyone. Tyson still has to beat wilder which he should but 1 punch could change that , certainly with wilder. And Joshua you would will bulk a bit and try to make the rematch more physical. Exciting times ahead

Last nights showing even getting physical doesn’t look a good option, AJ was troubled quite a few times, his legs where uneasy after a few lefts from usyk and that was before the onslaught at the end.
Before the fight last night I thought as the fight would go on AJ’s power would win through but in any rematch I think AJ will be the fighter who needs to get it over early to have any chance and I’m not sure his chin could guarantee that tactic would work.

[J-C]

Arrogance is Joshua to a t. He’s dodged big fights his whole career, overrated donkey.


This.

He was questioned earlier in his career about the choice of opponents and his knockout record is meaningless due to the quality of some of them. For me he's another Bruno, a big likeable lump who changed his life around through boxing, he can certainly hit but skill levels are way below were you need to be to beat the real top guys, he can't rely on a big punch every fight to win.

[Pretty Boy]

Struggled with a southpaw, only his second ever professional fight against an unorthodox fighter.

IMO needs to revert more to type. He is a strong combination puncher who fights well on the inside. He’s done well to add more mobility to his game, but tonight he seemed gunshy, and unwilling to close the distance.

I heard McCracken in his corner after round 9 tell him to get behind the jab. At this point he was at least 3 rounds down. For me, he needed to be told to bite down on the gumshield, get on Usyks chest and unleash leather.

I honestly think he got bad advice tonight.

*i’ll add* against a southpaw slick boxer like Usyk, if you’re going to try and box from the outside you need to bank on winning at least 7 rounds. By not commiting to any attacks more than the odd 1-2, a KO was unlikely. Strange tactics tonight

I said after the 1st Ruiz fight Joshua should have considered a change of trainer. McCracken has obviously worked at the top level for a long time but sometimes a fresh pair of eyes and a knew plan can freshen a fighter up.

I likened him to Lennox Lewis who sought out Emmanuel Steward at the low point of his career. Steward found a style that suited the skill set of Lewis. He turned the jab into a monster, he taught him how to manoeuvre opponents into range and he helped him develop his infighting when required, which he had never really been good at in his early career. Take the 1st Rahman fight out of the equation, when Lewis admits he didn't train, and he created a monster and arguably the most complete heavyweight of his era.

Had Lewis not made that change I think it's entirely possible you can add another couple of losses to his record and people would have been having the same conversations about him as they are about Joshua now. It's really up to AJ, does he want to be loyal, scrap around the fringes for a couple of years then get his arse handed to him by whoever emerges dominant from a Fury v Usyk saga or does he want to seek out improvement and try something knew?

[Stairway 2 7]

I said after the 1st Ruiz fight Joshua should have considered a change of trainer. McCracken has obviously worked at the top level for a long time but sometimes a fresh pair of eyes and a knew plan can freshen a fighter up.

I likened him to Lennox Lewis who sought out Emmanuel Steward at the low point of his career. Steward found a style that suited the skill set of Lewis. He turned the jab into a monster, he taught him how to manoeuvre opponents into range and he helped him develop his infighting when required, which he had never really been good at in his early career. Take the 1st Rahman fight out of the equation, when Lewis admits he didn't train, and he created a monster and arguably the most complete heavyweight of his era.

Had Lewis not made that change I think it's entirely possible you can add another couple of losses to his record and people would have been having the same conversations about him as they are about Joshua now. It's really up to AJ, does he want to be loyal, scrap around the fringes for a couple of years then get his arse handed to him by whoever emerges dominant from a Fury v Usyk saga or does he want to seek out improvement and try something knew?

He would have done well to do what Fury did and go to kronk. Science obviously has a huge role is modern sport, but AJ looks to have focused to much at the gb centre. It's one thing to train olympians to wrack up points, but you need a bit grit for heavyweight boxing. To late for kronk but a change is needed , he should have been grabbing usyk into the corner and uppercutting his head off.

[H18 SFR]

I think Joseph Parker has the perfect mix/style to really take Usyk into deep water as they say in boxing.

[LunasBoots]

Joshua was built up by Hearn and co as the best, made a lot of money out of boxing without fighting anyone meaningful, in his later career he's started fighting people who can actually box, you aim for his head/eyeline he's been shaken on a few occasions now, he's good but not at that elite level of others.

[Stairway 2 7]

Joshua was built up by Hearn and co as the best, made a lot of money out of boxing without fighting anyone meaningful, in his later career he's started fighting people who can actually box, you aim for his head/eyeline he's been shaken on a few occasions now, he's good but not at that elite level of others.

Whyte, povetkin, Parker, klitschko, pulev. It's only wilder and fury he's not fought in the devision of note. If he managed to escape wilders bombs he'd box wilders head off, same goes for usyk wilder actually.

[DaveF]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000zr7t/undisputed-the-life-and-times-of-ken-buchanan

I assume this has been posted already but the above is a documentary on Ken Buchanan.

[JimBHibees]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000zr7t/undisputed-the-life-and-times-of-ken-buchanan

I assume this has been posted already but the above is a documentary on Ken Buchanan.

Just watched it an excellent watch.

[LunasBoots]

Whyte, povetkin, Parker, klitschko, pulev. It's only wilder and fury he's not fought in the devision of note. If he managed to escape wilders bombs he'd box wilders head off, same goes for usyk wilder actually.

A young Povetkin would have knocked Joshua out same with Klitschko both where pretty much finished when Joshua fought them, Pulev old as well, the other two aren't at the same level both are in that average boxer range

[Frazerbob]

Any word on when JT tickets are going in sale?

[Mon Dieu4]

Any word on when JT tickets are going in sale?

I've just asked the same question to my mate, he's seeing JT on Saturday morning so said he will ask

[cabbageandribs1875]

Eubank jr v Muratov tonight has been called off, concerns over Muratov's pre-fight medicals

[Onceinawhile]

Was he not already a replacement.

[Bishop Hibee]

I watched the Rumble in the Jungle fight Ali v Foreman tonight via YouTube. U.S. footage and absolutely brilliant. David Frost ringside with Joe Frazier. Incredible stuff. I’m old enough to remember the stir it caused at the time and it’s great to see it all these years later.

[lord bunberry]

That was quite an amusing weigh in. Tyson Fury rarely disappoints.

[H18 SFR]

Just reading some boxer/pundit/commentators’ predictions for tonight, quite a few backing Wilder, I didn’t expect that based on how one sided the last fight was.

[lord bunberry]

Just reading some boxer/pundit/commentators’ predictions for tonight, quite a few backing Wilder, I didn’t expect that based on how one sided the last fight was.
Fury has had an interrupted training camp, his daughter was seriously ill in hospital recently and he was in there with her sleeping on the floor.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i still can't decide which round Fury wins it

[Callum_62]

Just reading some boxer/pundit/commentators’ predictions for tonight, quite a few backing Wilder, I didn’t expect that based on how one sided the last fight was.I don't think wilder is very good but that one punch power always gives him a chance

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[Mon Dieu4]

Just reading some boxer/pundit/commentators’ predictions for tonight, quite a few backing Wilder, I didn’t expect that based on how one sided the last fight was.

I fully expect Fury to win, probably in the same manner as last time, but with Wilder all it takes is one punch, so if he won I wouldn't be entirely surprised

If I'm up around that time I will watch it, also looking forward to Smith/Fowler tonight too, cracking card

[Mon Dieu4]

Cheeseman and Williamson currently involved in a bit of a war

[Mon Dieu4]

Fight of the year contender there, bravo

[CallumLaidlaw]

Fight of the year contender there, bravo

Thought Cheeseman was taking control but what a knockout.


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[Bangkok Hibby]

Ajagba being tested here, doesn't look great. Looks like he can take a punch though. Something the big hitters always have to prove..AJ, Bruno...

The second I posted this he hits the floor 😃😃😃

[lord bunberry]

These early morning fights are a killer, back in the day I’d stay up, but these days it’s complete bewilderment for around 30 seconds when the alarm goes off. I’m up though, bring on the main event.

[Bangkok Hibby]

These early morning fights are a killer, back in the day I’d stay up, but these days it’s complete bewilderment for around 30 seconds when the alarm goes off. I’m up though, bring on the main event.

I struggle with Hibs night matches at 01.30 or 02.30 here. This is better though, nearly 10.30 am now, been up for ages and seen some of the undercard. 😃

[lord bunberry]

I struggle with Hibs night matches at 01.30 or 02.30 here. This is better though, nearly 10.30 am now, been up for ages and seen some of the undercard. 😃
Let’s hope it’s a great fight. I’ll be straight back to bed at the end :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

It’s crazy that this is Fury’s first ever title defence.

[Bangkok Hibby]

It’s crazy that this is Fury’s first ever title defence.

Yes I didnt realise that.

[lord bunberry]

Yes I didnt realise that.
Neither did I.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I know Fury is by far the better boxer but I'm nervous. Wilder has never been so "up" for a fight.

[lord bunberry]

I know Fury is by far the better boxer but I'm nervous. Wilder has never been so "up" for a fight.
I wish he was up for getting started, this is getting ridiculous.

[Bangkok Hibby]

I wish he was up for getting started, this is getting ridiculous.

The ring walks are awful these days. By far my least favourite aspect of big fights.

[Bangkok Hibby]

"For all of England" FFS!

[lord bunberry]

"For all of England" FFS!
Aye I noticed that as well.

[Callum_62]

I'm getting a nagging feeling that fury is going to be surprised here

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[lord bunberry]

A bit of a wrestling match so far.

[Keyser Sauzee]

The weight Wilder has put on is beginning to tire him out already

[Callum_62]

Wilder lucky to last that round

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[lord bunberry]

Wilder goes down in the 3rd

[cabbageandribs1875]

just stop it now


so anyway, who does Fury fight next

[Pretty Boy]

How bad is Wilders conditioning? He was gassed by the end of the 2nd round.

[Keyser Sauzee]

How bad is Wilders conditioning? He was gassed by the end of the 2nd round.

He looks shattered, no way he can win this

[Keyser Sauzee]

Well what do I know

[cabbageandribs1875]

wait a minute lol

[Callum_62]

Incredible turnaround by wilder

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[cabbageandribs1875]

quite astonishing, did the bell save fury this time :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

Wow fury down twice in the 4th

[Pretty Boy]

Fury just got silly there. He's never walked onto a punch like that in his career before.

Fair play to Wilder though. He looked like his head and body had gone then threw a shot like that.

[Callum_62]

I'm sure wilder wouldve went down there if fury stepped away from the clinch after that big shot

Wilder is super dangerous but looks gassed

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[Callum_62]

Wilder totally gave up with his jabs to the body

Great watch though

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[overdrive]

Incredible turnaround from Wilder in the fourth round. His face looked gone.

[Pretty Boy]

Wilder totally gave up with his jabs to the body

Great watch though

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It was working really well for him in the 1st. Tbf I thinkFury adjusted to make it more difficult to throw and land them but he's stopped even trying.

[cabbageandribs1875]

20p on fury to knock him out this round

[lord bunberry]

No way is Wilder going 12 rounds. Poor conditioning for such a big fight.

[cabbageandribs1875]

well done wilder lasting that round


50p fury knocks him out this round


get that towel ready

[lord bunberry]

The fat lady is clearing her throat.

[Callum_62]

Wilder looks absoluteky dead beat

Some effort not going down past few rounds

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[Pretty Boy]

If the last fight hadn't ended the way it had then the towel would be in by now. It still might come, Wilder is a mess.

[overdrive]

Wilder looks like I do when I get to the top of the stairs when I’m going into the FF Upper.

[Callum_62]

Wilder looks like I do when I get to the top of the stairs when I’m going into the FF Upper.[emoji23][emoji23]
He's always seems to bring it back and land a shot though

Some knockdown by fury last round

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[Pretty Boy]

Thought the ref was stopping that then Wilder pulled out a flurry from nowhere.

That's probably sapped any energy he had left mind you.

[Callum_62]

Game over

Wilder KOd

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[cabbageandribs1875]

finnito

[lord bunberry]

How is Wilder still in there? He looks out on his feet, but he keeps coming back for more.

[Mon Dieu4]

Goodnight, was pretty even going into halfway then Fury just done a number on him

[Keyser Sauzee]

What a fight, I’d say that was a better performance than the second fight , unbelievable

[Bangkok Hibby]

Wilder has the heart of a lion but outboxed and outclassed by one of the greatest heavyweights ever. What a fight!

[lord bunberry]

How is Wilder still in there? He looks out on his feet, but he keeps coming back for more.
I’m a bit behind everyone else:greengrin great performance from Fury.

[Pretty Boy]

What a KO. The right on the ropes did it then when they moved to the other side of the ring he finished it in style.

Fair play to Wilder for his heart but adding weight after gassing the last time was crazy and it showed. He abandoned the plan after 1 and a half rounds and his legs were gone not long after that. Time to retire and count his money.

[Keyser Sauzee]

There’s nobody in the division that beats fury

[cabbageandribs1875]

joshua will retire first rather than have to fight fury


it just ain't gonna happen

[AliboyFC]

There’s nobody in the division that beats fury

Defo.

[AliboyFC]

joshua will retire first rather than have to fight fury


it just ain't gonna happen

Wilder would beat Joshua I reckon he's so overrated.

[lord bunberry]

There’s nobody in the division that beats fury
Definitely. He’s got absolutely everything, he can box and he’s got a great chin.

[lord bunberry]

Never a dull moment with Fury :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

Wilder would beat Joshua I reckon he's so overrated.


he would :agree:

[David_D]

That was a cracking fight.

[JohnM1875]

Great fight. Fury is a class above though

Genuinely surprised with Wilder. If he had fitness he'd be able to offer so much more. Both beat AJ if you ask me.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bunce trying to keep stirring it up

did he really say that, did he really say that



btw has fury even got a bruise, or even a scrape

[Keyser Sauzee]

Fury seems like he cannot be arsed one bit with Bunce

[cabbageandribs1875]

warren must just be a young guy, did he never see mike tyson fight

[Mon Dieu4]

joshua will retire first rather than have to fight fury


it just ain't gonna happen

Doesn't matter if Joshua has a belt or not, at this minute it's still the biggest fight in heavyweight boxing, pair of them will get £40/50m so can easily see it happen

[Callum_62]

What was then scores on the official scorecard when it ended? They said it but I missed it

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[Callum_62]

Bunce trying to keep stirring it up

did he really say that, did he really say that



btw has fury even got a bruise, or even a scrapeHis Brain is probably still shaking after that right hand to be fair

If not his brain then his flab [emoji23]

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[HH81]

Fury way too good.

Excellent performance.

Wilder disappeared quite fast.

[Callum_62]

. The judge on the end have a 10 - 9 round in the 10th when wilder was dropped?

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[easty]

Great fight. Fury is a class above though

Genuinely surprised with Wilder. If he had fitness he'd be able to offer so much more. Both beat AJ if you ask me.

I definitely think they’d both beat AJ.

[CmoantheHibs]

What’s peoples opinion on the outcome of a Usyk Wilder match up? Undoubtedly Usyk is the better boxer but I’m not sure he is getting up if Wilder catches him with some of the shots he caught Fury with.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

What’s peoples opinion on the outcome of a Usyk Wilder match up? Undoubtedly Usyk is the better boxer but I’m not sure he is getting up if Wilder catches him with some of the shots he caught Fury with.

Usyk gets Wilder out there.

[Frazerbob]

Josh Taylor fight off until February due to an injured knee.

[camthebam]

Josh Taylor fight off until February due to an injured knee.

To throw another conspiracy theory into a world sorely lacking them: Was I the only person thinking it a bit suss the longer it went without tickets going on sale for the original date (it was announced ages ago) the more likely this was? Could he have been holding out for a guaranteed vaccine passport free venue? Lets face it, he’d be somewhat hypocritical fighting in a venue demanding vaccine passports and that’s hardly looking less likely than it was a couple of months ago.

Conspiracy theory meet conspiracy theory. I’d do that Spiderman meme if I could be bothered, haha.

[overdrive]

The Whyte-Wallin fight is also off due to injury.

[Frazerbob]

To throw another conspiracy theory into a world sorely lacking them: Was I the only person thinking it a bit suss the longer it went without tickets going on sale for the original date (it was announced ages ago) the more likely this was? Could he have been holding out for a guaranteed vaccine passport free venue? Lets face it, he’d be somewhat hypocritical fighting in a venue demanding vaccine passports and that’s hardly looking less likely than it was a couple of months ago.

Conspiracy theory meet conspiracy theory. I’d do that Spiderman meme if I could be bothered, haha.

I did think the same. Definitely something fishy. It’s still 2 months from fight night so must be a serious injury. Like you, the lack of ticket sales was starting to suggest something was a miss.

[Mon Dieu4]

I did think the same. Definitely something fishy. It’s still 2 months from fight night so must be a serious injury. Like you, the lack of ticket sales was starting to suggest something was a miss.

I was told it is a genuine injury, not the worst in the world but they aren't wanting to take any chances with the fights that could be round the corner

[Mon Dieu4]

Chantelle Cameron's fight was a belter there

[cabbageandribs1875]

47 years ago today the rumble in the jungle, nice wee vid from George Forman with his thoughts on the fight

Rumble in the Jungle 47 Years Ago - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3d09jE5GVE)

[Mon Dieu4]

Thought the cards were pretty shocking in the Canelo fight, Plant did really well, but Canelo just punches holes right through people and the stoppage was pretty savage

[Pretty Boy]

I thought Canelo won that comfortably. It wasn't massively flashy for long spells and Plant deserves credit for making it awkward but I'd struggle to give him too many rounds.

He's always had it in his locker but his last couple of fights has seen a suggestion he may be in a wee bit of trouble and he's pulled out huge, savage stoppages.

[Frazerbob]

Great to see Lee McGregor signing with Matchroom and on the Chisora v Parker bill. Fast Eddie now has both Lee & Kash Farook on his books…….

[Stairway 2 7]

Great to see Lee McGregor signing with Matchroom and on the Chisora v Parker bill. Fast Eddie now has both Lee & Kash Farook on his books…….

That was a robbery for kash, even though he was about a foot smaller

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Bud Crawford v Shawn Porter on SkySports sunday am.
A proper Vegas super fight.

I expect fireworks

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Sky sports Arena. Bud the best in the business IMO

[Pretty Boy]

Superb fight.

Thought Porter gave a really good account of himself but Crawford was always looking to catch him lunging in and when he did it was only a matter of time. Clinical when it came to finishing the fight albeit I think the corner could have let it go a wee bit longer.

Would happily watch them do that again.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Superb fight.

Thought Porter gave a really good account of himself but Crawford was always looking to catch him lunging in and when he did it was only a matter of time. Clinical when it came to finishing the fight albeit I think the corner could have let it go a wee bit longer.

Would happily watch them do that again.

Porter retired PB. What a fighter and legacy he has left - took on all comers and always fought with heart.

Onto Spence and the PBC for Bud. Ain’t no man stopping his train imo

[Mon Dieu4]

I'm not even bothered about him fighting his son just now but I'd love to see Taylor get his hands on Teofimo Lopez old boy, utter fanny

[Mon Dieu4]

Cards better not **** over Kambosos here, he was amazing

[Mon Dieu4]

Well done son, Lopez and his old boy can bolt haha

[Stairway 2 7]

No rematch clause, so he should get the same rematch that he gave loma. He's getting tons of abuse for his post fight interview saying he won. He needs shot of his dad. He was telling him to go for kos and that he was winning every round, made him cocky and get hit constantly

[Allant1981]

Khan v brook confirmed for feb next year, regardless of what folk think of khan i think it will be a decent fight

[Frazerbob]

Khan v brook confirmed for feb next year, regardless of what folk think of khan i think it will be a decent fight

I had very little interest in this fight, it’s come far too late. Just watched the presser though and I’ve been sucked right in lol.