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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/a...s/ckg0e4vvr08o
Nice wee bout about to start on BBC Scotland now , Matty McHale v Brandon Daord.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Taylor was actually quite good as a pundit/commentator.
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.
Dillian Whyte will fight Joe Joyce Sat 5th April Manchester
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
Catterall will be delighted. He can spend another 2 years moaning about how hard done by he is.
He seemed to take the decision well going by his own quotes. He wasn't shafted this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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?
Ill informed rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Read his quotes.
"Tricky fight, close fight. There are no arguments and congratulations to Barboza".
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
It's almost like I wasn't being wholly serious.Quote:
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Really strong card. Good day of sport on Saturday [emoji108]
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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 winQuote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
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 anyoneQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
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Buatsi v Smith at 4.45pm Uk time.
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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
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Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
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Originally Posted by Frazerbob
what time is it scheduled to start at chaps ?
See the post a couple up. Callum has posted the expected times.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
One too wide card but what a fn fight that was, hopefully a rematch. The seventh fight on the list unreal stuff
Top drawer so far isn’t it.
How many times is the ref going to give a "last warning" to Ortiz? Could be huge not to dock a point
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 guyQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
What the hell were those judges watching?
Fair play to Padley taking this fight and hanging in there but it's getting painful to watch now. Stevenson landing at will.
Padley acquitted himself really well - Stevenson was always going to win that - but Padley gets more credit than Stevenson
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.
That Bakole uppercut is the one.
You get the feeling he has to do it early though.
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.
Job done from Parker. Can't dislike the guy.
i'd like Bivol to win but i think Beterbiev will win this
their last fight was brilliant
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Pace of this fight is unreal - some real quality punches from both
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Originally Posted by Benny Brazil
viewers scorecard has Bivol ahead 3-1
i think they are wrong :greengrin
missed the last two rounds is Bivol ahead
He has been better the last couple of rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
This is a brilliant fight between 2 real top class fighters
I've got Bivol one up after 9Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
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Originally Posted by 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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Would love to see a 3rd between themQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Bivol has run out of steam, does he think he had done enough
great fight again though
Can see a draw here
116-112 wtf!
Pleased Bivol won and sets up a 3rd fight
Bivol gets it
Just watched it all again fantastic card
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
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 greatQuote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
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”Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
I was there that night. Inoue was something else, even then, quite clearly a level above.Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
It was a great night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
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.
That sounds like a class night out lolQuote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Found this really good interview with him. One of 18 kids, wow.
https://www.britishvintageboxing.com...k-GjVYHn77J4gA
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. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
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
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/191575879...S2WtDOFfqS0zFA
Benn’s response -
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Exile
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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 asQuote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
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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I want Eubank to smash him, no place for drug cheats in contact sportsQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
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 RKOQuote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
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Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
The cynic in me says he was always gonna be thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
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.
Eubank to win
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Two fighters living off their fathers names, neither as good as they think they are - but it is compelling viewing
quick channel switch
Eubank dressed as Del Boy for the night.
Both fighters getting booed😂
Do they (Eubanks) not hate each other?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
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!
oh get on with it for the love of god
Eubank slow here so far
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 thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Benn rocked Eubank in the 3rd - Benn ahead for me at the moment
I dont think Eubank will win this, he looks so slow so far.
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.
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.
3-1 Benn in rounds for me after 4.
Round 5 and Eubank takes his first round imo
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 upQuote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
This is better from Eubank.
Benn looking slow already. Eubank would just gobble the next 5 rounds up.
How the hell do you put on 9lb in such a short space of time? Yes, I know bugger all about boxing 🙂Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
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.
Come out with me for a night. Easy. 🤣🤣🍻🍻🍻Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
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.
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
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 .Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
That was what you expect in the last 20 seconds off the 12th. Just a slugfest.
Eubank gassed
Bookies have Benn fav now.