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Now being reported that Whyte passed both his pre and post fight tests.
Read that. Makes the fail surely look dodgy?Quote:
Originally Posted by David_D
Been up all night for this one!
Kownacki vs. Arreola.Anyone up for it?
Joshua V Ruiz to be held in Saudi Arabia, must be some amount of cash being thrown at that, can't see Sky being too chuffed with Hearn
Anyone got any insight into the Josh Taylor fight? i.e. when and where.
I see the Inoue/Donaire fight has been announced and Prograis has started releasing training clips so I expect an announcement soon
Manchester on the 5th OctoberQuote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
Brilliant, any idea when tickets go on sale?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
No idea buddy, just been told that 90% odd that's the date and place, hopefully announced in the not too distant futureQuote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
Is it on an undercard, not sure josh or wbss would sell out men arenaQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Cheers. Will get a hotel booked with ootion to cancel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
No danger will it be on an undercard, think the Sauerlands know the biggest chance of a huge crowd is to have over here, Prograis would make too much of a fuss if it was in Glasgow and London is probably too far for a Scottish contingent to travel so Manchester makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
I would image that if Sky take up the option to show it that we could see a few Matchroom fighters on the bill to try and get a bigger crowd or they may even double up on finals, who knows
Just what I've been told from someone who is pals with JT
Actually scrap all that, now looks as though today Prograis has pulled out and has started a court case to be released from his WBSS contract due to missed deadline dates :confused:
****ting himself by the sound of it 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
In this day of dodging fights what a refreshing fight it seemed
I see BJS has signed with Matchroom, sets him up form some huge fights with the Middle and Supermiddle weights they have on their platforms, about time too, he's a marmite character, but when he is switched on and can be bothered I rate him as one of the best if not best fighter we have over here
Lochend Boxing Club trolling Regis Prograis on Twitter is hilarious.
Looks like Prograis v Taylor could be back on. Had a feeling it was more posturing from their camp looking to ensure it wouldn’t end up at at the Hydro.
26th October at the o2 is what’s being banded about on twitter.
Kash Farooq fight is on BBC Scotland tonight, worth a watch
I don't like that wee prick as it is but with all the fannying about I hope Josh really punches his **** inQuote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Kovalev v Yarde was some scrap.
Yarde had him rocking in the 8th and it looked well and truly on. Kovalev looked out on his feet but rallied and in the end was just a bit too good and secured a late KO.
Yeah good fight. Yarde has been too passive imo in the first 7, but it became clear that he was holding some back for the 2nd half of the fight. Dunno how Kovalev didn’t go down in the 8th and his corner were threatening to pull him out but he recovered well. His jab is superb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
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Looking to be the case now, with Chisora Parker, would have preferred Manchester but looks like a trip to London nowQuote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Josh Kelly and Lawrence Okolie potentially on the bill too. Will be making the journey 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Looking forward to seeing Loma tonight, he's worth £20 on his own, the fact that this is on tonight is the only thing keeping me sane after today's result
Looking forward to this tonight after Fir Park today.
Taylor is now confirmed for the O2 on the 26th October :aok:
Martinez shouldn’t be getting such an easy ride after that. You can’t punch someone once they’re on the canvas. Edwards was down for a couple of seconds before he hit him. Disgraceful stuff.
Good, should be a crackerQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Hotel & train booked. Canny wait!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Was a shocker of a decision, how the ref didn't call that was mentalQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I agree it was so obvious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
What were the sky commentators on about there. Povetkin won that easily.
Josh in the ring for the official announcement. Got a great reception. Ricky Burns on the bill too.
I was always going anyway but that card has just made it even betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
I so want Campbell to win but I’ve got a tenner on Lomachenko to win in the first round at 25/1.
Campbell is well in this fight.
Good fight, Loma is seriously a magician, hope he doesn't move up in weight though and get done by a bigger guy with less talent
Outstanding performance from Campbell I thought that would have been over in 4 but he showed real guts - Loma still the clear winner though
Great effort from Campbell. Lomachenko is a great fighter, but Luke held his own there.
Usyk popping up behind Arum is my moment of the night, I love the guy, he's total radge :faf::faf:
Lomo comfortably beating a guy 2 inches taller and a 5 inch reach advantage is rediculous, also hope he doesn't move up again.
Stuff that, get him to step up one more division and face Josh Taylor at Easter Road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
He should drop back to his natural weight and fight Inoue , I could see the wee monster taking Loma outQuote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Inoue fights at Bantam, 118lbsQuote:
Originally Posted by makaveli1875
The lowest weight Lomachenko has ever fought at professionally is Featherweight, 126lbs.
I can’t ever see that fight happening, even at a catchweight, considering Loma is currently looking to clean up at Lightweight, 135lbs.
A superfight with Gervonta Davis at 130lbs is the one I’m holding out for.
Any word on tickets for Josh yet?
Friday I seen online FB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Taylor tickets bought via the 02 pre-sale. Great seats too. Not long now!
Likewise here FB! May try and take in a game down there on the Sat, West Ham & Leyton Orient both at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Was thinking the same. West Ham is fairly close by. I'm going down by train early doors. Arrive in London at midday so perfect timing. Might just hit the pub though!Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Chisora telling everyone to **** off at the press conference if he’s not the main event. He wants more money and accuses the Taylor fight for the Ali trophy as being meaningless and they should fight in ****ing GLASGOW 😂
Personally, I think we should have Del negotiating Brexit.
Would have similar results cos all he’s doing is running his mouth with absolutely no intention of dropping out. Looks daft imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Exile
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That was awkward. Nobody knew how to react. Hearn, who I like, bottled it big time and was looking for help from Smith. WTF! Well done to Prograis for giving some back and also Josh for staying classy and having a sly dig.
Watching the interviews on IFL after the conference, Hearn hinted that if the fans demanded it, Sky (in other words him) would need to look at who’s the main event. He also mentioned that 8-9000 tickets had sold already which apparently means its heading for a sell out.
Weekend is all sorted for the Taylor fight, I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm amazed fury managed to continue with that cut last night, theres no way he could have seen what he was doing
Over 12k tickets sold for the Josh Taylor fight. Heading for a sell out.
Yep, considering Hearn seems to be promoting every other fight but this one it’s mightily impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Be interested to see how Prograis handles the big stage & bright lights.
Jospeh Parker out of the Chisora fight with ‘illness’.
Bizarrely, a spider bite apparentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
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GGG scraped through an absolute war last night - great viewing.
Replaced by Price now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Price has virtually no chance of beating Chisora.Quote:
Originally Posted by nellio
Errol Spence Jr in a bad way after flipping his ferrari, apparently wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car
No broken bones and expected to make a full recovery, lucky guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willis1875
Very lucky guy, makes you wonder why people dont wear seatbelts nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Just watched usyk debut at heavyweight he won by tko in the 8th. Impressed with his movement and his hand speed yes I know he has always had amazing movement but he has been out of the ring for 1 year. Looking forward to seeing who he fights next
In some of these cases not wearing a seat belt and being flung from the car is the saving factor. Not something I would like to put to the test mind youQuote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
Sad to hear that Patrick Day has passed away aged 27 following his defeat by Charles Cornell at the weekend.
Sure this is about the 4th or 5th boxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
to die this year, wont be long until it starts coming under more scrutiny I think
There does seem to be more this year than I have ever heard of.Quote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
Think it may be down to social media and the fact we hear more about it now, I was reading on average 13 boxers die in the ring each yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I am ambivalent on boxing. On a rational level, the thought of two guys (now women too) trying to punch each other unconscious is morally indefensible, in my opinion. On the other hand, their skill and courage is admirable, and I watch some big fights. It's something I know I shouldn't enjoy, but I sometimes do. If boxing was banned, I couldn't offer an ethical objection; it seems almost every medical association in the world wants it stopped. The long term effects of boxing can be devastating. Then there's the promoters and others making big money via young men putting their health and lives at risk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Yes you’re probably right, like most things we think are on the increase compared to years ago, it’s more likely we just know more now due to social media.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?
Yep, heading down on the train on saturday and flying back up Sunday, can't waitQuote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Wish I was but need to be in Newcastle for the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Buzzing for watching it on TV though.
I’m on the 0652 train. Pals are heading down Friday night. Can’t wait to noise up the Chisora fans 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Early train Friday, back Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Down early Saturday, 0830 train with half the pans on it, back Sunday afternoon.
Four of us on the 8.30am Saturday. Back late Sunday afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Ironed and hung up my clothes, carryout chilling in the fridge. Buzzing for it now.
This is the train to be on by the looks of it. Will be wild :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by May2116
What time is the Taylor fight scheduled to start?
Might be wrong, but is this the first time that he isn’t favourite to win? Bookies have Prograis as favourite. Tempted to put some cash on Josh to win as the prices look decent.
Taylor made weight, Prograis had to take his boxers off to make the weight
Should be about 10/10.30 buddyQuote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
Ohara incredibly was favourite to beat him 2 years ago. Josh was 6/4 that night also.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
Why they don't enforce the wearing of protective headgear in boxing is something I really cannot understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
It's not going to take anything away from the spectacle of boxing, the boxers will still be able to knock lumps out of each other but it will help to save lives.
I understand the argument put forward which is the boxers know what they are getting themselves in for but I don't think that's enough of an excuse for the governing bodies not to make it as safe as possible.
They restrict the fighters view, that’s not really desirable in Pro boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
There's evidence that headguards don't actually prevent brain injury and concussion. They reduce cuts and bruises so the aesthetics are better but studies have shown that the bigger target means boxers attempt more head shots. Secondly it gives a false sense of security and thirdly the shaking motion when a punch connects with the guard can also increase the risk of brain injury.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
There's various studies that show that wearing headguards offers no noticeable decrease in the risk of brain injury and in fact shows a small drop in the occurence. These studies were a huge part of the reasoning when the AIBA removed headguards from men's amateur boxing. The flip side is there is a big increase in broken noses, cuts and other superficial traumas.
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Originally Posted by marinello59
Fair enough. I just thought it may have been a suggestion since I knew that they used to wear headgear in amateur boxing although I'm sure I read that this has now stopped and presumably it was for the reasons stated above.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I don't really know what the answer is then except to ban blows to the head or to ban boxing altogether, neither of which is likely to happen.
Does anyone know any pubs in Edinburgh definitely showing the fight tonight?
Malones will have it on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Fly half are definitely showing it as well
Seems ridiculous in retrospect, was there that night and he absolutely skelped Davies!Quote:
Originally Posted by May2116
Cheers guys.
Robbie's and Theatre Royal definitely have it on.
Taylor to win on points 2/1 on Skybet
Really entertaining heavyweight fight. Chisora just bulldozed Price.
My favourite weight class.
Got £50 on Prograis at 11/10 but really want Josh to win.
Great guy, buzzing for it
Come on Josh.
Come on Taylor!