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[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!

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winner of usyk/dubios will face Joseph Parker next

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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.

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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.

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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.