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Haye will stop him. He puches much harder than Adonis Stevens, who easily made Bellew look like a mug. I can see it being over in 3. As another has said, the build up will be entertaining, the fight less so. I'm not particularly fond of Haye, but I hope he retires Bellew - I can't stand that gobby twat, even if he is a toffee.
I'd imagine there will be a good chance of Josh Taylor being on the undercard as Haye's stablemate. Either defending his own title or maybe even taking on Tyrone Nurse for the British title as he doesn't have a fight lined up as far as I can see.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
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Originally Posted by Nameless
Yeah I thought that about a adonis aswell don't really see how
Bellew thinks that a heavyweight won't do exactly what a light heavyweight has already done to him
Haye inside 3 rounds for me.
I'm really looking forward to this one. If Haye is back to his best he'll win, but Bellew is a tough customer and Haye hasn't really been in a proper attritional fight.
30th of November I believe. Think I'll give this one a miss myself but defintely looking to go to AJ v Klitschko which should hopefully be in April.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
Reminds me of Haye v Harrison, Haye's mates made a fortune from the fight as they basically named the round in which he'd KO Harrison, this is another of those "name the round boys" fights. Bellew has a ready made excuse and then drop back down to defend his cruiserweight title and will make a fortune from this as it's on PPV, and Haye looks great on the big stage and sets up a Joshua fight which will also make him a fortune. I'll be sticking some cash on a 3rd round knock out for Haye.
Katie Taylor did a good job tonight.
I suppose I'm an old dinosaur, but I can't watch women's boxing. I gave it a bash tonight, but I had to turn it over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Katie Taylor would beat Ohara Davies but I suppose it will have to be Josh Taylor instead if they are stupid enough to try and make that fightQuote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Lomanchenko fight is decent. Got him up all 6 so far.
Walters throw the towel in after the 7th. The ****?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
EDIT: Bottled it. Complete bottle job.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/38124538
This is a bit concerning. Everyone involved should be subject to an investigation and disciplined if there are grounds to do so.
That is nuts,I can't believe those around him would allow him in a ring and might I add a total kick in teeth for everybody involved previously who gave there all to save his life might be harsh but I feel it's very selfish thing to have done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Sorry, but what a ****ing idiot. Boxing was obviously a huge part of his life and I get that he'll probably feel like it's left a huge gap now that he's not supposed to be doing it anymore. But this is just insulting to his friends/family and all those who saved his life after the Eubank fight. As cruel as it sounds, I've no sympathy for him this time round.
The Haye Bellew press conference didn't disappoint haha
Yes, the pantomime has begun early this year. It is laughable that Bellew thinks he will last more than 3 rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Think Paddy Power nailed it when they said they had seen more convincing Hollyoaks storylines.Quote:
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:faf::faf: I hadn't seen that, it's panto season I thought it was funnyQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
He willQuote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
He will not, and I'm basing that on ability, durability, punch power, punch resistance, stamina, speed and any other characteristic or statistic you could chose to measure a boxer. I'll even throw in romantic intangibles like "heart" and "desire" - Bellew is getting hurt, and it will happen quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Conor McGregor granted a boxing license? Can't see him fighting Mahweather but you never know..!
Closer to home anyone else heading too the Leith Victoria event on Sunday? Can't wait!
Stranger things have happened, id fight Mayweather for the money that would generate, I think it's just a publicity stunt by McGregor though, he fought a few weeks ago and is probably away for a rest but this keeps everyone talking about himQuote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
I think Steve Bunce summed up McGregors chances against Mayweather pretty well in his analysis on the BBC.Quote:
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I like McGregor, he plays his part well and generates a lot of business for himself as well as the UFC. However his boxing skills are such that he'd be lucky to land a single punch on Mayweather and as Bunce said would probably struggle against about half of the 2000+ licensed welterweight boxers. He's a top MMA fighter, a decent boxer by the standards required in that discipline but he's not a good boxer by boxing standards.
2 different sports, Mayweather would easily win a boxing match and McGregor would easily win an MMA match. But there's no point in discussing it because it will never happen.
With his license being granted in California it's even more unlikley that any fight between McGregor and mayweather would take place as I'm sure Mayweather would only ever fight in Vegas. Rumour has it...:wink:
Apparently Vegas refused him one.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
No danger Dana white will put his biggest star (by miles) in a position to be shown up the may mayweather won't happen and there are no other names about big enough too compensate the fact that in a boxing ring mcgregor wouldn't even make it to European level never mind world level.
Murat gassiev just beat Denis lebedov for the ibf cruiserweight title in a decent enough fight and a fair result I would say.
Billy Joe Saunders looks awful here.
Sure is, really hope it's ring rust with being out for a year, he's usually a really classy fighter as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Lucky boy. If that had gone the other way then his corner could all have found themselves looking for new jobs. Their compacency and lack of urgency was strange.
Probably just about the right decision but he'll need to get back to his best if he's serious about taking on the big boys in the division.
The boy in his corner was giving shocking advice, well no advice at all really, expect much much better from Saunders than that, he's been honest as ever in his interview though
Michael Katsidis the latest person to be touted as an opponent for/call out McGreggor.
[QUOTE=hibs#1;4872098]Murat gassiev just beat Denis lebedov for the ibf cruiserweight title in a decent enough fight and a fair result I would say.[/QUOTE
Watched it. I had lebedev winning. Gassiev very good tho
I seem to remember recently a poster mentioned that BoxNation would become free to all BT customers. Can someone advise on if this is still the case and if so, how do I go about upgrading?
Is it not in the new year?Quote:
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Could have went the other way or a draw was quite close
I don't really score fights when I watch them just go with what I feel I've seen.
Yes in the new year, boxnation will be part of the BT Sport package.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackkennedy1
I suspect that BoxNation will eventually disappear, but that's not based on anything other than a hunch. I used to subscribe to BoxNation but over the piece it was pretty poor. In reality there's no need for a 24/7 boxing channel that mostly shows old, insignificant fights. Sky sports have the balance right and I think BT Sport will follow suit.
Are big fight press conferences stage managed these days, as there always seems to be some kind incident between the fighters. Today we had Chisora throwing a table!
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Originally Posted by johnbc70
Definitely think Eddie hearn encourages the fighters to create a bit controversy
Think he's been watching mcgregor and the wwe.
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Thanks guys:aok:
That table looked a bit on the light side but what ever was thrown by the trainer looked to be a heavy object.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
It does look a bit staged but I have to admit it's very entertaining!Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
Do people still pay to watch these PPV events?
Apparently the British boxing board of control are having a meeting today to discuss whether or not the Whyte Chisora fight should go ahead following yesterday's press conference.
Parker just beat Ruiz for the WBO heavyweight title. Close fight but just about the right result. Parker will probably need to step up a gear if he's to win against the elite guys though.
Eh? Of course they do. Plenty of folk will find alternative nethods to watch but still lucrative enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by lugz
Never mind the boxing, the PPV tonight would be worth it for Kate Abdo alone!!
Conor benn did well in the opening fight, still dont see what the hype is about ortiz mind
Wow what a finish by buglioni in the last round
Burton Bugglioni was a great fight and what a finish
Great fight, burton looked in shock after the count and was still stunned.
Yeah think he was done after the first big shot he was never going to recover.buglioni needed that I believe to win don't think Burton had the power to really hurt him where as I thought Burton was the better boxer.Quote:
Originally Posted by kenny.ff
What a punch by Smith, hope the guy is ok
Went for a beer and missed the end.got to say smith was miles ahead of blackledge and won't get properly tested till he fights with the big boys.think we are looking at a multi weight world champion.
That made me feel sick. I'm pleased the lad has walked from the ring, but 2 recent fights have shown that means nothing. The German Groves beat is still in a coma as far as I know. That was some consistent punishment doled out by Smith - he is a world champion in 2017, no doubt.
I agree his corner should've pulled him out a couple of rounds before the end. I suppose they were thinking that if he went the distance with a quality operator like smith it would've opened a lot of doors for him. In the end all they did was subject their fighter to a horrific beating.Quote:
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Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Happens far too often,Alot of times your sat watching in disbelief,nobody gains out of it.
Kal yafai looking really good here looks a cert for winning his qst world title here.
Agreed on Yafai, he seems unusually vocal in his corner between rounds which is a bit different.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibs#1
Yal has boxed the perfect fight. I suspect Concepcion may have been sharper if he was defending his belt, but all credit to Yal, a worthy world champion!
I'm not sure about that. To lose your title on the scales is absolutely criminal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
I agree, the lad should be ashamed. I just feel that Yal would have been in a war if it was a "real" title fight. Concepcion's heart didn't seem to be in it, as he knew that if he won the fight he still lost the belt.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I think that's right, but you have to question his commitmentQuote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
Fair comment, to miss the weight in a title defence is odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
This is some shift by Quigg as well
This will be good,Katie Taylor is exciting to watch.
She sparred with the lads in the ROI Olympic squad, and by all accounts didn't look out of place. Should she be boxing men, given that there is NOBODY in women's boxing that is anywhere near her level?Quote:
Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs
Pleased for Quigg. I don't think he done himself justice against Frampton, so hopefully this is a return to the old Quigg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
She would get annihilated in the men's game.Quote:
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Yeah he's a really likeable guy, can't help but wish him the bestQuote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
Progress her as you would any boxer going from amateur to pro - incremental jumps in quality. I honestly think she'd be boxing for a European title within 2 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I don't agree with that. There's very few sports where men compete with women, especially when the sport involves strength. Obviously I could be wrong, but it's unlikely we'll ever know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
Here comes the nut jobs. Should be interesting.
Serena Williams would be a top 10 player in the men's game, as she has the strength and technique. You're right we will never know, but I think KT could mix it with the men in the lighter weight categories.Quote:
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Anyway, now for the serious stuff. Who is winning out of Whyte and Chisora? I say Del Boy inside 8.
Hope Whyte knocks his heid off, I've grown to really really like him over the last year
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Originally Posted by Nameless
No chance , she wouldn't be in the top 100...in fact, i'm pretty sure, she had a game against someone around that level, and he won comfortably.
edit - when they were young (16/17) they claimed they could beat any man outside the top 200...they played a guy ranked 208..he beat them both at singles winning 6-1 and 6-2
Sorry bud, absolutely no danger Serena would be top ten in the mens game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
I might be slightly biased, as I have a thing for girls with big thighs......Quote:
Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs
Thighs bigger than Souness ever had, seek professional help 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Nameless
This is a bit tasty
What a great fight this is, could go either way. White to edge it for me.
This is a proper slugfest haha
Fight of the year - how are they both still standing??
Great round and a bit of afters. If the main event lives up to this we're in for some fight.
I'd hate to have to judge this one.
Wow. Dillian Whyte's chin is something else. Great fight
Can't see this going the distance.
Neither of them seems likely to go down.Quote:
Originally Posted by #FromTheCapital
They have both earned their wage tonight, can't remember a heavyweight fight with so many punches thrown for a very long time
I hope it's a drawQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
I kinda do now too, there will be a rematch that's for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Seems we were both wrong 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
What a fight!!!!
Wow what a ****in fight that was.
Wow ! Cracker. Draw would be right.
Take a bow both of you, that was amazing
Get the rematch signed now.
Whyte wins. Tough to split them. Hopefully a rematch on the cards.
I think it will be. Hopefully for a title next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by #FromTheCapital
Could see hearn tell dellboy they will do it again. Will be the main event next time i think, what a battle
Respect to Whyte and Chisora, both absolute warriors. I'd watch that again and gladly pay for the privilege.
AJ third round.