Boxing!

[marinello59]

Super-featherweight boxer John Cooney has died after his defeat by Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday.
I watched the fight but turned over as soon as it finished so was unaware that he had taken ill after the bout. Only 28 , so sad.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/ckg0e4vvr08o

[marinello59]

Nice wee bout about to start on BBC Scotland now , Matty McHale v Brandon Daord.

[marinello59]

Great fight, try and catch it on iplayer if you didn’t see it. Very close. Daord gets it and he probably deserved it.
Some really insightful commentary from Josh Taylor as well.

[overdrive]

Great fight, try and catch it on iplayer if you didn’t see it. Very close. Daord gets it and he probably deserved it.
Some really insightful commentary from Josh Taylor as well.

Cheers. Enjoyed that after the Chisora fight. What was that judge with the wider score watching?

Taylor was actually quite good as a pundit/commentator.

[Frazerbob]

Josh fighting Ekow Essuman in May. A Queensberry card so looks like he signed to them.

Queensberry have cards on the 3rd and 10th May. Scissor Susters play the Hydro on the 17th so looks like it’ll be the 24th, cup final day.

Lee McGregor on the card too.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Dillian Whyte will fight Joe Joyce Sat 5th April Manchester

[CallumLaidlaw]

Anyone watching the Catterall fight.

Dunno why but I just can’t take to him. Find his fighting style so crap. He’s clearly effective as he keeps winning fights but I keep expecting him to get beat as I just don’t rate him.
Even tonight, the 3 boxers have him up after 9 rounds - I just don’t see it. Barbosa been the aggressor. Probably level-ish for me.


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[marinello59]

Anyone watching the Catterall fight.

Dunno why but I just can’t take to him. Find his fighting style so crap. He’s clearly effective as he keeps winning fights but I keep expecting him to get beat as I just don’t rate him.
Even tonight, the 3 boxers have him up after 9 rounds - I just don’t see it. Barbosa been the aggressor. Probably level-ish for me.


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I’m delighted he lost. Not a fan of him or his bleating supporters.

[Pretty Boy]

Catterall will be delighted. He can spend another 2 years moaning about how hard done by he is.

[Wilson]

I’m delighted he lost. Not a fan of him or his bleating supporters.

He seemed to take the decision well going by his own quotes. He wasn't shafted this time.

I can't dislike him. He did the work in the original Taylor fight and should have got the decision. He's put in the work since. I can respect that. So what if his supporters are morons?

[Wilson]

Catterall will be delighted. He can spend another 2 years moaning about how hard done by he is.

Ill informed rubbish.

Read his quotes.

"Tricky fight, close fight. There are no arguments and congratulations to Barboza".

[marinello59]

He seemed to take the decision well going by his own quotes. He wasn't shafted this time.

I can't dislike him. He did the work in the original Taylor fight and should have got the decision. He's put in the work since. I can respect that. So what if his supporters are morons?

I don’t like Rangers. You might argue that it doesn’t make any difference that their supporters are morons but it certainly adds to my enjoyment when they get beat.

[Pretty Boy]

Ill informed rubbish.

Read his quotes.

"Tricky fight, close fight. There are no arguments and congratulations to Barboza".

It's almost like I wasn't being wholly serious.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Dubois pulls out of his defence against Parker on Saturday after falling ill

Parker will fight some Congolese dude instead


was really looking forward to that as well :(

[CallumLaidlaw]

Dubois pulls out of his defence against Parker on Saturday after falling ill

Parker will fight some Congolese dude instead


was really looking forward to that as well :(

Bakole is a good replacement to be fair.

Really strong card. Good day of sport on Saturday [emoji108]


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[Stairway 2 7]

Bakole deserves his chance, it will be a good fight. He's been living in Scotland a decade now and says he's half Scottish now so I'll obviously be supporting, although I do like Parker

[Dmas]

Bakole deserves his chance, it will be a good fight. He's been living in Scotland a decade now and says he's half Scottish now so I'll obviously be supporting, although I do like Parker

Parker is hard to dislike Parker I fancied him to beat Dubois not enough to stake high but a little feeling he could turn him over, not sure having a new fight so late for him though, I know very little about Bakole a lot on the line for Parker facing him and a lot for bakole to win

[Pretty Boy]

Bakole is a dangerous opponent for Parker.

A great opportunity for Bakole though, wins this and he's right in line for a title shot.

Is he still trained by Billy Nelson?

[Mon Dieu4]

Bakole is a dangerous opponent for Parker.

A great opportunity for Bakole though, wins this and he's right in line for a title shot.

Is he still trained by Billy Nelson?

Aye he's still with Nelson, good fight, I like the pair of them, Parker has the biggest baws in the heavyweight scene, guy doesn't shirk anyone

[Frazerbob]

Dubois pulls out of his defence against Parker on Saturday after falling ill

Parker will fight some Congolese dude instead


was really looking forward to that as well :(

That Congolese dude is trained by a Scot and lived here for years. Probably the most avoided heavyweight out there. If he’d done a proper camp, he’d be favourite.

[CallumLaidlaw]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250221/272dbe62ab01c500a1e5acf65d92f2a5.jpg


Buatsi v Smith at 4.45pm Uk time.


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[Mon Dieu4]

Smith Buatsi is every bit as good as I'd hoped it would be, it's a crime it's that far down the card

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bakole is a good replacement to be fair.

Really strong card. Good day of sport on Saturday [emoji108]


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That Congolese dude is trained by a Scot and lived here for years. Probably the most avoided heavyweight out there. If he’d done a proper camp, he’d be favourite.


what time is it scheduled to start at chaps ?

[Frazerbob]

what time is it scheduled to start at chaps ?

See the post a couple up. Callum has posted the expected times.

[Stairway 2 7]

One too wide card but what a fn fight that was, hopefully a rematch. The seventh fight on the list unreal stuff

[H18 SFR]

Top drawer so far isn’t it.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

How many times is the ref going to give a "last warning" to Ortiz? Could be huge not to dock a point

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

This adames vs sheeraz fight has been poor imo

[Mon Dieu4]

This adames vs sheeraz fight has been poor imo

The most entertaining part of this fight has been Usyk giving AJ boxing tips in the front row, what a guy

[Pretty Boy]

What the hell were those judges watching?

[Pretty Boy]

Fair play to Padley taking this fight and hanging in there but it's getting painful to watch now. Stevenson landing at will.

[Benny Brazil]

Padley acquitted himself really well - Stevenson was always going to win that - but Padley gets more credit than Stevenson

[H18 SFR]

Really like Bakole, been watching him with the Scottish connection. Does look as sharp and responsive as normal. Not convinced he’s been in training at all as suggested.

[Pretty Boy]

That Bakole uppercut is the one.

You get the feeling he has to do it early though.

[H18 SFR]

Hopefully a good payday for the guy and the other him losing badly there he might not be dodged next time the big card is on.

[Pretty Boy]

Job done from Parker. Can't dislike the guy.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'd like Bivol to win but i think Beterbiev will win this

their last fight was brilliant

[Benny Brazil]

i'd like Bivol to win but i think Beterbiev will win this

their last fight was brilliant

Same here.
Pace of this fight is unreal - some real quality punches from both

[cabbageandribs1875]

Same here.
Pace of this fight is unreal - some real quality punches from both


viewers scorecard has Bivol ahead 3-1


i think they are wrong :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

missed the last two rounds is Bivol ahead

[Benny Brazil]

missed the last two rounds is Bivol ahead

He has been better the last couple of rounds.
This is a brilliant fight between 2 real top class fighters

[Mon Dieu4]

missed the last two rounds is Bivol ahead

I've got Bivol one up after 9

[cabbageandribs1875]

He has been better the last couple of rounds.
This is a brilliant fight between 2 real top class fighters


I've got Bivol one up after 9

ta, Bivol took a few hard hits in the earlier rounds hope he holds on, has a 3rd fight been mentioned if he wins :hmmm:

[Benny Brazil]

ta, Bivol took a few hard hits in the earlier rounds hope he holds on, has a 3rd fight been mentioned if he wins :hmmm:

Would love to see a 3rd between them

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bivol has run out of steam, does he think he had done enough



great fight again though

[Benny Brazil]

Can see a draw here

[Benny Brazil]

116-112 wtf!
Pleased Bivol won and sets up a 3rd fight

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bivol gets it

[Stairway 2 7]

Just watched it all again fantastic card

[Frazerbob]

In an amazing turn of events I hope Eubank smashes him to bits

After that presser, I'm firmly in the Benn corner. What a complete tit Eubank is. Wasn't sure if I'd be into the fight this time round after having tickets for the first one but good God I hope Benn smashes the prick, despite everything that's happened.

[overdrive]

Tickets purchased for the Taylor vs Essuman fight. My first time watching boxing at a decent level in a large venue. Scottish Cup Final day which might be interesting.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Tickets purchased for the Taylor vs Essuman fight. My first time watching boxing at a decent level in a large venue. Scottish Cup Final day which might be interesting.

Hydro is class for boxing. Mad that we got to see Inoue on a Josh Taylor undercard there. A true great

[overdrive]

Hydro is class for boxing. Mad that we got to see Inoue on a Josh Taylor undercard there. A true great

My only other experience of live boxing was at the Marriott in Glasgow which included a fight with 10 year olds with no head protection, a “three coarse (sic) meal” where the first course was orange juice, the third course was coffee, raffle tickets sold with no subsequent draw, an eight year old at the next table downing a pint, an infamous Turkey teeth The Rangers loving Championship footballer openly snorting coke the night before a game and then an auction selling “pants genuinely worn by Mike Tyson”

[Speedy]

Hydro is class for boxing. Mad that we got to see Inoue on a Josh Taylor undercard there. A true great

I was there that night. Inoue was something else, even then, quite clearly a level above.

[Pretty Boy]

I was there that night. Inoue was something else, even then, quite clearly a level above.

It was a great night.

We were in the ringside seats and the sound when Inoue was landing punches was frightening. I've attended a lot of boxing matches and never heard someone so small hit so hard.

[Frazerbob]

My only other experience of live boxing was at the Marriott in Glasgow which included a fight with 10 year olds with no head protection, a “three coarse (sic) meal” where the first course was orange juice, the third course was coffee, raffle tickets sold with no subsequent draw, an eight year old at the next table downing a pint, an infamous Turkey teeth The Rangers loving Championship footballer openly snorting coke the night before a game and then an auction selling “pants genuinely worn by Mike Tyson”

That sounds like a class night out lol

[He's here!]

Just noticed on the Dug-out forum that Dick McTaggart died. I actually thought he already passed away.

One of Scotland's greatest boxers.

[JimBHibees]

Just noticed on the Dug-out forum that Dick McTaggart died. I actually thought he already passed away.

One of Scotland's greatest boxers.

He must have been a fair age 89.

Found this really good interview with him. One of 18 kids, wow.

https://www.britishvintageboxing.com/blogs/journal/dandy-dick-h2-the-dick-mctaggart-interview-h2?srsltid=AfmBOopWvNaUb6KKwi2Tfya3L3A-_VaOt-0wbR4ZVWk-GjVYHn77J4gA

[marinello59]

Tickets purchased for the Taylor vs Essuman fight. My first time watching boxing at a decent level in a large venue. Scottish Cup Final day which might be interesting.

Just bought ours as well. Always a good atmosphere in the Hydro when Josh fights. Hopefully we see a Hibee winning on cup final day. :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

the WBO has ordered Usyk to organise negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence

Dubois is already in talks to face Usyk for the undisputed Heavyweight Title

[CallumLaidlaw]

So Eubank misses 2 the weight twice. First by 2lbs. Second time by 0.05lbs =22grams [emoji23]
Now getting fined $500,000

Look at the state of this -

https://x.com/ifltv/status/1915758799341625773?s=46&t=QWnDWrR3S2WtDOFfqS0zFA


Benn’s response -

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250425/748c7869f80cd74798ac3ef4160ef0b4.jpg


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[The_Exile]

Eubank looks drained and awful at the weight. 35 he is now? Could be a long night for him tomorrow.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Eubank looks drained and awful at the weight. 35 he is now? Could be a long night for him tomorrow.

I think he’s playing on it a bit. He’s made this weight in his last 3 fights.


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[Greenbeard]

So Eubank misses 2 the weight twice. First by 2lbs. Second time by 0.05lbs =22grams [emoji23]
Now getting fined $500,000

Look at the state of this -

https://x.com/ifltv/status/1915758799341625773?s=46&t=QWnDWrR3S2WtDOFfqS0zFA


Benn’s response -

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250425/748c7869f80cd74798ac3ef4160ef0b4.jpg


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For the oldies out there this is less than an ounce. If he'd walked fast up the stairs a couple of times he'd probably have made the weight. Surely as
this was his 2nd weigh-in he will have checked his weight before turning up. Makes you wonder 1) about the accuracy of the scales which could be out by as little as 0.05% (roughly, not calculated it exactly) to account for the overweight.
Or 2) maybe Benn is right

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Where's everyone at with this fight? First time round i wanted Benn before the failed drugs test

After that I wanted eubank but since the fight was announced and watching the media circuit I've sort of flip flopped. A grudging respect for Eubank and not wanting his legacy to be losing to a welterweight probably solidifies my hope for him to win but the tighter ring and fast start from Benn i think he might struggle early

[CallumLaidlaw]

Where's everyone at with this fight? First time round i wanted Benn before the failed drugs test

After that I wanted eubank but since the fight was announced and watching the media circuit I've sort of flip flopped. A grudging respect for Eubank and not wanting his legacy to be losing to a welterweight probably solidifies my hope for him to win but the tighter ring and fast start from Benn i think he might struggle early

I used to really like Benn, but have gone off him recently. But at the same time I absolutely cannot stand Eubank, so I’ll be hoping for a good fight would rather Benn won.

I can’t see it tho. Benn is coming up 2 weights and struggled for power at a higher weight previously. Eubank will be too big. I’m not falling for all this struggling to make weight stuff. He agreed to the fight at a weight he’s done for his last 3 fights, and every fighter cuts weight to make the limit. Hes gonna make £7m from this so I struggle to feel for him.


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[Mon Dieu4]

Where's everyone at with this fight? First time round i wanted Benn before the failed drugs test

After that I wanted eubank but since the fight was announced and watching the media circuit I've sort of flip flopped. A grudging respect for Eubank and not wanting his legacy to be losing to a welterweight probably solidifies my hope for him to win but the tighter ring and fast start from Benn i think he might struggle early

I want Eubank to smash him, no place for drug cheats in contact sports

[Mcbizz1998]

Eubank Snr is in the building! That was pretty cool, I have to say.

[Mon Dieu4]

Eubank Snr is in the building! That was pretty cool, I have to say.

Should have been under the ring and came out to give Nigel a RKO

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Should have been under the ring and came out to give Nigel a RKO

🤣🤣🤣

[CallumLaidlaw]

Eubank Snr is in the building! That was pretty cool, I have to say.

The cynic in me says he was always gonna be there


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[Pretty Boy]

The cynic in me says he was always gonna be there


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Course he was. Him stepping out the car was pure WWE. Great moment and great reaction from the crowd but absolute scripted theatre. I'd be stunned if there isn't some kind of altercation between him and Nigel at ringside as well.

No idea why but I've started to lean towards Benn as the week has gone on. Part of me thinks he's the hungrier fighter, he seems focussed and I think he might still be on the up while Eubank has just started the slide.

Be compelling viewing when it finally starts.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Eubank to win

[Benny Brazil]

I want Eubank to smash him, no place for drug cheats in contact sports

Same here.
Two fighters living off their fathers names, neither as good as they think they are - but it is compelling viewing

[cabbageandribs1875]

quick channel switch

[Pretty Boy]

Eubank dressed as Del Boy for the night.

Both fighters getting booed😂

[JohnM1875]

Eubank dressed as Del Boy for the night.

Both fighters getting booed😂

Do they (Eubanks) not hate each other?

Thought it was class that he showed up for the ring walk. Then again. Could be the usual boxing pish that they didn't get on!

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh get on with it for the love of god

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Eubank slow here so far

[Pretty Boy]

Strange first round. Not obviously feeling each other out, both tried to look aggressive but most of those punches were thrown from miles outside of range. That was feeling each other out without explicitly doing it imo.

Benn will be the happier I reckon.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Strange first round. Not obviously feeling each other out, both tried to look aggressive but most of those punches were thrown from miles outside of range. That was feeling each other out without explicitly doing it imo.

Benn will be the happier I reckon.

2 down and Benn must be happier as he lands big there

[Benny Brazil]

Benn rocked Eubank in the 3rd - Benn ahead for me at the moment

[blackpoolhibs]

I dont think Eubank will win this, he looks so slow so far.

[Pretty Boy]

Can Benn keep up this work rate and movement?

You have to think if Eubank can weather this for 5 or 6 rounds he'll come into it as it slows and calms and the size advantage might count.

Good fight so far.

[Chuck Rhoades]

How the fight was predicted to go so far, Benn the lighter naturally, quicker, and came out guns blazing. Suspect he’ll tire and struggle in later rounds if he doesn’t get the KO.

[Chuck Rhoades]

3-1 Benn in rounds for me after 4.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Round 5 and Eubank takes his first round imo

[DaveF]

What's the deal with this rehydration clause I hear them talk about on the radio? They said Eubank was 160lb at one weigh in and then 9lb heavier at the final weigh in.

Not sure I understand all that.

[Mon Dieu4]

What's the deal with this rehydration clause I hear them talk about on the radio? They said Eubank was 160lb at one weigh in and then 9lb heavier at the final weigh in.

Not sure I understand all that.

Clause put in that Eubank couldn't weigh anymore than 170 this morning, it's to stop him rehydrating right after the weigh in yesterday and bulking up

[blackpoolhibs]

This is better from Eubank.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Benn looking slow already. Eubank would just gobble the next 5 rounds up.

[DaveF]

Clause put in that Eubank couldn't weigh anymore than 170 this morning, it's to stop him rehydrating right after the weigh in yesterday and bulking up

How the hell do you put on 9lb in such a short space of time? Yes, I know bugger all about boxing 🙂

[Pretty Boy]

Eubank landing some good shots now but Benn taking them well and still throwing back.

Still open but I'd lean towards Eubank now. He's got the ability to box off the back foot that Benn really doesn't.

[3pm]

How the hell do you put on 9lb in such a short space of time? Yes, I know bugger all about boxing 🙂

Come out with me for a night. Easy. 🤣🤣🍻🍻🍻

[Pretty Boy]

I like Victor Loughlin but he's warned Eubank about hitting after the break about ten times now. Deduct a point or he's not going to stop.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

That was a cracking round. Bith went for it

About a draw for me just now. And here comes eubank snr. Can't stay away from the corner

[Chuck Rhoades]

I like Victor Loughlin but he's warned Eubank about hitting after the break about ten times now. Deduct a point or he's not going to stop.

Was thinking the same, hes trying to not make the fight about him like some refs but between hitting after break and headlocks he must be near a point deduction .

[Pretty Boy]

That was what you expect in the last 20 seconds off the 12th. Just a slugfest.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Eubank gassed

[Chuck Rhoades]

Bookies have Benn fav now.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

War of attrition from eubank here on in

[Pretty Boy]

All about heart now.

It's close but momentum seems with Benn.

[Benny Brazil]

Benn looking the stronger of the two at the moment - difficult to call this just now

[blackpoolhibs]

Cant split them

[Pretty Boy]

Thought Benn looked the stronger but that was some last minute from Eubank on the inside.

If it goes the distance I hope there is no stupid scorecards. It's close and the cards should reflect that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'm mightily surprised by this Benn performance

[Chuck Rhoades]

11/10 Eubank
EVS Benn
4/1 Draw

Going into 12th

[blackpoolhibs]

Whoever wins its been a great fight. :top marks

[Pretty Boy]

Eubanks definitely trying to nick rounds in the last minute or so but Benn landed the best shot late on in that one.

I have Benn by one going into the last but a few could have went either way. Very, very close.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Great scrap that. Eubank won final 4 rounds for me and carries the momentum into the scorecards.

Eubank by 1 for me.

[Benny Brazil]

Wow what a final round - i can see a draw here

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

What a scrap. Both a credit to their names and sport

How do you split them? Benn caught a 2nd wind around R9 and maybe that edges it?

[Pretty Boy]

Like two drunks outside the boozer. Great stuff.

[cabbageandribs1875]

by jings both these boxers have earned their purse for tonight

[Pretty Boy]

I've got it a draw.

I'd absolutely watch them do it all again.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

That is WILD

[Chuck Rhoades]

116-112 all 3 judges

[Benny Brazil]

116-112???

[cabbageandribs1875]

get back in the kitchen ramsay

[David_D]

That’s way too wide

[blackpoolhibs]

Scandelous

[cabbageandribs1875]

nah

[Mon Dieu4]

It was close couple of rounds you could have scored either way, two Eubank max, can't see 116-112

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

After 10 rounds Benn was leading imo. Eubank won the last two and I thought that might just edge it...

[overdrive]

Bull**** those scores being so wide (and all 3)

[cabbageandribs1875]

i won a massive £8 :)

[Jakhog1]

Had Eubank winning the fight but that was a bit too wide

[Pretty Boy]

Get to **** with that.

Crowd reaction says it all. It was close and if it went a round or 2 either way you couldn't argue but that is way too wide.

[blackpoolhibs]

After 10 rounds Benn was leading imo. Eubank won the last two and I thought that might just edge it...
:agree: I could see them giving it to Eubank, but never by that amount, personally i think it was a draw.

Great fight, cant wait for the rematch.:top marks

[cabbageandribs1875]

Eubank admits he underestimated Benn

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

:agree: I could see them giving it to Eubank, but never by that amount, personally i think it was a draw.

Great fight, cant wait for the rematch.:top marks

Credit to Benn btw, very humble. Seems keen for the rematch but also happy to return to natural division

[Mon Dieu4]

Benn should take the rematch and cash in again if he goes to welterweight and gets a title shot then Boots would murder him if it's him

[Benny Brazil]

It's a shame that yet again judges scores overshadow the actual fight - surprised at how good a fight it was, would definitely watch a rematch between them

[Stairway 2 7]

Had Eubank by a good 3 rounds, a clear victory. It's a weak weight I think the financial bigger fight is probably sheeraz rather than benn

[Since90+2]

Eubank won that, if there was no hydration clause he would have won far more comfortably. Eubank can't have been more than 50% last night, he clearly struggled to make the weight and then the check weight would have been an absolute sickner for him.

Interestingly for those that had Benn winning or a draw compubox stats show Eubank landed something like 140 more punches, landed more power punches and a higher percentage of punches landed. I know boxing is scored round by round rather than overall but 140 more punches landed is a pretty significant amount. Even on a round by round basis, Eubank out landed Benn in every single round.

The Ring Magazine's AI judge actually scored it wider to Eubank, it had him winning 117-111.

I don't think we'll ever see the rematch. There's no chance Eubank is fighting at that weight again or with a rehydration clause and I don't think Benn (or more likely his team) would entertain that. He can move back down and have big fights.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Eubank retire. That was a very gruelling fight at his age with the weight restrictions and he's not short of money.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i like Dubois but i'm amazed that Usyk is taking this fight, surely it can't be right that Dubois gets to have a shot at undisputed so soon, where's joseph Parker. btw i think Dubois will win it

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpkMAHmWEAA1O7O?format=jpg&name=large

[Stairway 2 7]

i like Dubois but i'm amazed that Usyk is taking this fight, surely it can't be right that Dubois gets to have a shot at undisputed so soon, where's joseph Parker. btw i think Dubois will win it

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GpkMAHmWEAA1O7O?format=jpg&name=large

Dubois is the IBF champion so it'll only be undisputed because of his belt. Good on them for both taking it on

[cabbageandribs1875]

Dubois is the IBF champion so it'll only be undisputed because of his belt. Good on them for both taking it on


meanwhile the Pantomime has started
talkSPORT Boxing on X: "Daniel Dubois shoves Oleksandr Usyk in first face-off as security intervenes! 🔥 🎥 Queensberry Promotions https://t.co/omz3iRYQ0e" / X (https://x.com/boxing_ts/status/1916783420694286804)

[Stairway 2 7]

meanwhile the Pantomime has started
talkSPORT Boxing on X: "Daniel Dubois shoves Oleksandr Usyk in first face-off as security intervenes! 🔥 🎥 Queensberry Promotions https://t.co/omz3iRYQ0e" / X (https://x.com/boxing_ts/status/1916783420694286804)

The pre match anger followed by hugging at the final bell 😆. Think Dubois has a chance although Usyk is ******g fabulous

[Pretty Boy]

meanwhile the Pantomime has started
talkSPORT Boxing on X: "Daniel Dubois shoves Oleksandr Usyk in first face-off as security intervenes! 🔥 🎥 Queensberry Promotions https://t.co/omz3iRYQ0e" / X (https://x.com/boxing_ts/status/1916783420694286804)

It's all gloriously predictable.

The only thing missing on Saturday past was smashing glass and JR on commentary screaming 'he's here, bah gawd Eubank senior is here'.

All good fun and sells tickets but it seems a lot of people on social media and the like still believe the pantomime build up is real and manage to get worked up by it.

[Frazerbob]

Having had tickets for the the original fight, I wasn't sure if I could be arsed going to the rescheduled fight. I was kinda scunnered and fed up with circus TBH. I ended up succumbing to FOMO and got tickets. So glad I did. I've been to many big fights over the years (Lewis v Bruno, Benn v Eubank 2, Josh Taylor at MSG, pretty much every Scottish World Champion since the 90's, Naz........). Saturday was up there with the best.

Utterly ridiculous atmosphere, especially from the moment Eubank Sr appeared on the big screens. Competitive fights on the undercard, brilliant main event, outrageous stadium. Despite everything, I was still Team Benn and thought he'd done enough for a draw at least (I've since changed my mind having re-watched the fight) but both fighters emerged with their stock enhanced. I really hope there's no 2nd fight though. They should leave it at that. Normally I'd want them to do their own thing and possibly come together again in a couple of years, like their Dads but if there's to be a re-match it needs to be next up due to Jr's age. I'd rather they both chased down world titles in their own divisions now, in fact Eubank should probably go up to 168.

Benn v Taylor at Easter Road in a final eliminator for Barrios anyone? We can dream!

[cabbageandribs1875]

winner of usyk/dubios will face Joseph Parker next

[Since90+2]

Having had tickets for the the original fight, I wasn't sure if I could be arsed going to the rescheduled fight. I was kinda scunnered and fed up with circus TBH. I ended up succumbing to FOMO and got tickets. So glad I did. I've been to many big fights over the years (Lewis v Bruno, Benn v Eubank 2, Josh Taylor at MSG, pretty much every Scottish World Champion since the 90's, Naz........). Saturday was up there with the best.

Utterly ridiculous atmosphere, especially from the moment Eubank Sr appeared on the big screens. Competitive fights on the undercard, brilliant main event, outrageous stadium. Despite everything, I was still Team Benn and thought he'd done enough for a draw at least (I've since changed my mind having re-watched the fight) but both fighters emerged with their stock enhanced. I really hope there's no 2nd fight though. They should leave it at that. Normally I'd want them to do their own thing and possibly come together again in a couple of years, like their Dads but if there's to be a re-match it needs to be next up due to Jr's age. I'd rather they both chased down world titles in their own divisions now, in fact Eubank should probably go up to 168.

Benn v Taylor at Easter Road in a final eliminator for Barrios anyone? We can dream!

I think Benn would probably beat Josh these days. He's never been a massive puncher, more volume and accuracy, and Benn showed an incredible chin against a much bigger man than JT. I just think Benn would be too ferocious and too busy, there's no way JT is stopping him.

I think Benn would likely stop him unfortunately, but there'd be good money in it and he might see it as a final fight for big money.

[Speedy]

winner of usyk/dubios will face Joseph Parker next

I could see Usyk retiring. Unbeaten and undisputed champion at two weights having beaten his closest rivals twice.

He'd be 39 in his next fight and I don't think he has anything else to prove and I certainly don't think his legacy will be tarnished having never beaten Parker.

[Speedy]

I think Benn would probably beat Josh these days. He's never been a massive puncher, more volume and accuracy, and Benn showed an incredible chin against a much bigger man than JT. I just think Benn would be too ferocious and too busy, there's no way JT is stopping him.

I think Benn would likely stop him unfortunately, but there'd be good money in it and he might see it as a final fight for big money.

Josh's biggest strength (or at least one of them) has always been his left to the body. Harder to land against shorter, stockier guys. Think that was one of the problems against Catterall. And combined with Josh's own age and size, it is another reason he probably should've stepped up to Welter earlier.

So I agree. Been wouldn't be an ideal opponent. I'm sure he wouldn't duck the chance. But for me, a more tactical couple of fights could see Josh fighting for world titles at Welter before his career is over.

[Onceinawhile]

Luke Campbell has been elected as mayor for hull. Unfortunately it's as a reform candidate.