The Boxing Thread

[Samadini]

Just read the replies. Someone else did it.

Oh well

[SincereTheRebel]

Kell Brook vs Jesse Vargas, in sheffield at bramall lane on August 27 or September 3. Vargas is the weakest of the current welteright champions. Cant complain about unification bouts, and its a name step compared to brooks last few opponents.

[John]

Muhammad Ali is on his way out. On life support with respiratory problems.

[SincereTheRebel]

Decent upcoming fights. The pick of the bunch being

Anthony Joshua vs Dominic Breazeale
George Groves vs Martin Murray
Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter

I like groves. He really needs to beat murray. Groves has had three or four world title step ups and has failed every single time. Hopefully he gets a world title shot, wins and then we can get the degeale rematch. Im sitll not convivced about joshua. Im certain he beats Breazeale but i feel the other beats heavyweights such as wilder, fury and klitschko beat him. Breazeale last fight was against a 50 year old amir monsour who he stopped, but it wasnt spectacular. Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter is a 50/50 fight. That one could go either way.

[Baz]

C'mon Murray, make me rich.

Ive met him a few times and e's the least intimidating guy ever. I liked that about him, just seems like a friendly bloke. Sorta like Bisping.

[John]

Canelo vs GGG has apparently been agreed upon with a provisional date next autumn.

[Baz]

What time is Groves Murray likely to start? I'm on a stag do and don't really care about Joshua but would like to see Murray win.

[SincereTheRebel]

Canelo vs GGG has apparently been agreed upon with a provisional date next autumn.

It is allegedly a verbal agreement. They had a written agreement a few months ago that both would take one tune-up fight (amir Khan and dominic wade) and then they would fight. That didnt work out well. Im not buying this verbally agreement for late 2017. Thats like 3 fights away.


What time is Groves Murray likely to start? I'm on a stag do and don't really care about Joshua but would like to see Murray win.

Its scheduled for 9pm.

[SincereTheRebel]

According to tyson fury, the rematch with wlad is postpond because fury was twisted his ankle.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Apparently he was told to keep off his ankle for 6-7 weeks.

How bad can an ankle sprain really be though? When I was a kid I sprained/twisted my ankle quite a few times playing football, walked it off then carried on playing.

[John]

The threshold for what's considered a 'twisted ankle' will be a bit higher for a seven foot professional athlete than for your eleven year old self knocking a ball around the garden.

[Kikó]

Fury has been spotted out on the piss in recent weeks so this has definitely been known about for a while. And the stadium has barely sold out due to extortionate prices. It's all a save face exercise.

[SvN]

And another thing, why do these soft boxers always fall on their arse from a single punch? When I was 11 I got in a fight and took 3 punches to the face and they didn't move me an inch.

[SincereTheRebel]

And another thing, why do these soft boxers always fall on their arse from a single punch? When I was 11 I got in a fight and took 3 punches to the face and they didn't move me an inch.

Even today. Someone can punch me repeatedly in the face, and i dont even blink. Carry on with my day like its nothing.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTISR3ZwY34

I lolled at 'a very bad insult'.

[Disco]

Is this playing as Joshua's entrance? It's like something from Blue Peter.

[SincereTheRebel]

Decent bouts last night. Everything went as expected in my opinion. I dont think they will put joshua against any of the named heavyweights anytime if they can continue to fill our areas with the current level of competition. They need to put joshua against some polish heavyweight next. I went to a small boxing card in walsall, not too long ago and the polish invasion in the building against some polish who didnt even have 10 fights was insane. Please with groves win. He needed that.

Eubank JR and GGG is gaining momentum. I understand eubank isnt really qualified but there isnt any other fighter at there that is publicly calling out GGG. Its worth GGG coming over to england fighting eubank jr.

Thurman beat porter last night. It was a close fight. Could have been a draw or a porter win. They are talking about a rematch. It was a good fight. Back and forth. Cant complain about the decision. Porter makes you work for victories. Man does not stop thorwing punches and moving forward. Man is a raging bull. thurman did well though. A good matador, will also beat a good bull.

[Shindig]

"We can both play silly cunts, can't we?" Aye, Tyson. You show him.

[Disco]

I have a suspicion Golovkin would destroy Eubank.

[Yevrah]

I was at the O2 for this last night. Was quite good. Chris Eubank is still a complete don.

[Kikó]

GGG would kill Eubank but fair play to want the fight.

Get a proper boxer in with Joshua and stop fighting bin men.

[five time]

Breazeale's physique makes Tyson Fury look like an athlete.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/world-heavyweight-champion-tyson-fury-8284227

[SincereTheRebel]

Shocking

[SincereTheRebel]

There is talk among the online boxing community that joshua should take a few more fights before he tackles wilder. Wilder is doing the right thing asking for the fight right now. Joshua is probably only going to get better. You need to take him out early and i agree with him. Joshua is a champion. Champions shouldnt need warmups. Joshua isnt a prospect anymore. He is a solidified star

[John]

Golovkin v Kell Brook in September.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's a complete mismatch, even more so than Khan and Canelo.

[SincereTheRebel]

Golovkin v Kell Brook in September.

What?

That popped up out of nowhere. Brook was in negoations with vargas and GGG was in negotiations with eubank jr. Hearn was expecting both deals to be completed this week. Looks like its at the full 160. Kell has claimed for a while he will be moving up in weight and he does look big outside the ring during off-fights.

I dont like the fight if im honest from a GGG perspective.

[SincereTheRebel]

Hearn in an interview stating why the ggg/eubank jr fight didnt happen.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AuMgE6Y7oI

[niko_cee]

Watched that Zeuge (?) fight last night and it really served to emphasise what an absolute miracle it was for Fury to outpoint 'Team Sauerland' in the reich. He looked a capable enough prospect, but the Italian easily won that fight and ended up with 2 drawn cards and a 1 point loss (for an overall majority draw, not sure I've ever seen one of those before). It really is disgraceful. No one in their super-middleweight stable looks like they would stand up against DeGale/Groves/Smith for me, even with big old Arthur getting back to ploughing through nobodies. That said, if you fight them on Germany you essentially have to knock them out.

Didn't stay up to see Wilder beating the nipple chap.

[SincereTheRebel]

Rigo broke poor dickens jaw in one round last night. It was the only notable punch that was thrown during 3 minutes. Wilder needs to get to joshua early. Joshua is only going to improve with time. Wilder should really be all over him for his next fight.

[Kikó]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Ox8PAJyIc

[SincereTheRebel]

I didnt see any doctor inspect dickens, but i guess if its the corner or dickens who decided to pull him out, then thats it.

[SincereTheRebel]

AJ mandatory, joseph parker was in action last night. He looks horrible. They are billing him up as a challenge for AJ, but it will be an execution. Wilder has injured his hand and arm and could be out for quite some time. AJ is lining up stiverne as his next opponent. If he can stop stiverne, it will be a statement as stiverne hasnt been stopped before.

Its Crawford vs Postol this weekend which im looking forward to. Unification fight at 140 pounds. Im going with crawford but its a close fight if you ask me.

[SincereTheRebel]

Frampton :drool:

[SincereTheRebel]

Pacman has annoucned he is coming out of retirement to face vargas for the 147 pound wbo title. Just stay retired
Brook vs GGG at the 30 day weigh in. Brook weighs 176 pounds compared to GGG 165 pounds. They are scheduled to fight at 160

[Baz]

Does Brook have any chance whatsoever?

And how are the bookies calling it?

[Kikó]

He's going to get battered. I'm sure the bookies are reflecting that.

[SincereTheRebel]

A lot of people are claiming becuase brook is bigger than GGG, brook has a chance. Brook cant win this one, getting punched by people ate 147 bounds is different from being punched by a devastating 160 pound beast. GGG is the real deal and I suspect he will stop brook late. I dont think GGG will go in there are try and win the fight early. He has 20+ straight knockouts and i think he is now at 15 middleweight title defends. He wants that b-hop record which stands at 20.

Brook is @6 to win right now

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Ring walk will be in about 5-10 minutes.

GGG is going to destroy Brook.

[niko_cee]

Gala.

:cool:

'mon sugar ray sheffield.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Club version of 'Will Grigg is on fire' being played at the arena.

Jesus fucking christ.

[Disco]

None of the Stream2Watch pages are working for this, super frustrating. Anyone got a functioning stream?

[Lewis]

Gala.


Club version of 'Will Grigg is on fire' being played at the arena.

Mate.

[niko_cee]

Golovkin's wearing a carpet.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Mate.

It was Will Grigg.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvjBAJiEH0E

[Lewis]

Will Grigg should be ashamed of himself.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

None of the Stream2Watch pages are working for this, super frustrating. Anyone got a functioning stream?

http://www.antenasport.eu/antenalive4.html

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I'm always shocked when they show Prince Naseem at these events. He's fucking huge.

[Disco]

I love how fat Naseem is these days, not even trying to stay in shape.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2UJ7wlJjQ28/VfZzhlq4bwI/AAAAAAAGj5Y/e3CTh8Pb8b8/s1600/1.jpg

[Samadini]

None of the Stream2Watch pages are working for this, super frustrating. Anyone got a functioning stream?

Download Aceplayer.

[Disco]

I keep meaning to but I only ever try to make it work about 5 minutes before I want to watch something.

[niko_cee]

Hopefully Borat is going to be holding the round cards in his mankini.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Nice opener.

Thought GGG would go for the kill when he hurt Brook but Brook recovered well and then ended the round well.

[Luke Emia]

Problem is what Brook gave him in the second round would have put a lot of people down GGG just walked through them.

[niko_cee]

Jesus.

He's going to get minced eventually but this is potential classic territory.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Started so damn well.

I think Brook might have a broken orbital bone. His eye is starting to puff up and he's not happy with it.

[niko_cee]

Nice work ref.

:D

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Referee :D

Yeah, must be a broken orbital bone which is a shame.

Would love a rematch.

[Kikó]

What's the point in a rematch? GGG is the superior boxer so neither gains from another one sided affair.

Brook should drop down now and dominate.

[Gray Fox]

He says it got to the point where he was seeing 3 or 4 GGGs. So I'd be surprised if it's not a busted eye socket.

[Max Power]

Brook only enhanced his reputation.

[Disco]

Without the eye injury you could see him having a chance ....... to go another few rounds before getting his head knocked off.

[niko_cee]

Well, at least I didn't wake up and find out he'd died overnight.

Someone is going to walk through Golovkin eventually, maybe when his power fades in a few years. Don't think it's going to be a welterweight though. A big Ricky Hatton would do the trick. It'll probably be that ginger prick in 10 years.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/37456191

Fury is constantly broken now it seems.

[Lewis]

Is that code for him still being too fat?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Or coked up.

[John]

He's chucking it now so that he can laugh off any suggestions that he's scared by saying he's beaten Klitschko before, rather than actually having to deal with them when people say he's shit scared of Joshua.

[Kikó]

No one even cares about the fight anymore. Surprised if we see fury box again.

[Kikó]

Great fight between Linares and Crolla. Linares just had too much. Lovely boxer, great hand speed and variation in punches. Crolla is a tough bastard though.

Not sure I agree with the rematch but money talks.

[Disco]

I'd certainly watch that again but I suspect the result will be much the same.

[niko_cee]

I dunno. The fight probably came down to that right hand from Linares at the end of the sixth round. Without that I think Crolla was looking in good shape even though he was clearly behind on the cards at that point. Really took the wind out of him, nicked another round for Linares (that Crolla was easily winning) and meant the later round pressure was much less intense. It was a good fight and definitely worth a rematch.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Joshua against Wlad is close to be doing done.

Should be interesting.

[Spikey M]

Nothing Wlad has ever done has been interesting. The giant, plodding, jabbing cunt.

[Kikó]

Tyson tested positive for cocaine. Quelle surprise. He was in Marseille the day after he broke his toe hoovering up the local product racking up a £5k bill.

He'll be done now, he's made his money.

[bruhnaldo]

so there's basically fuck all in October or am I missing something on the calendar?

[Spikey M]

Leaving the way clear for Joshua to win it, as Sky tells us we all want.

[Kikó]

Isn't Bellew fighting soon?

[Waffdon]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-37526636

:(

[Lewis]

782213535262711808

:lol:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Fucking hell.

[Spikey M]

:D What a man

[Kikó]

That's a proper apology.

[leedsrevolution]

I hate the guy but must admit that's good.

[Kikó]

TYSONMONTANA ✔ @Tyson_Fury
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[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-20-2015/Dc73js.gif

[phonics]

http://imgur.com/CnTBhkD.png

You really showed them Tyson.

[Kikó]

He's absolutely mental.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

He's also posted a video of a TOP ATTORNEY AT LAW talking about how corrupt Boxing is and how they've tried to keep Tyson down.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

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He's on no drugs and Klitshcko has everyone in his pocket, lol.

[niko_cee]

Pity the poor buggers sent to collect him when he's inevitably sectioned.

[Shindig]

An undisputed champ playing the victim is kinda dumb. I'd chalk it up to fight hype but there's no fight to hype.

[Spikey M]

An undisputed champion that has been doing everything in his power to avoid defending the belt. Still, top quality scenes on offer here.

[niko_cee]

Bellew.

:D

Think he might struggle against Haye, but what a battle of the gobshites that'd be.

[Baz]

I'll put you and that pathetic haircut to sleep. :D

[Kikó]

Haye should spark him. Then he can fight Joshua and retire again.

[niko_cee]

If he fought like he did last night it would be hard to see him surviving a round, but he is a bit of an enigma. Sometimes he boxes sensibly, other times it's just 100% whirling. He let that chump land a fair few clean blows even though he was completely shot. I don't think he'd be able to take those off Haye and he does had a bit of a penchant for being put on his arse.

No idea why Joshua is going to fight Vlad at this stage of his career. It's hard to see what he has to gain and it's a big step up in class. Haye would probably give him a good fight as well. He may not have the size but he hits hard and Joshua has never really been tested all that much (White made him look a bit shakey and he's hardly world class).

[Shindig]

I secretly hope Fury's pulled this stunt to elongate Vlad's career by four more fights.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Joshua/Klitschko to be finalised in the next few days.

[Baz]

Pacman. :cool:

[Kikó]

https://youtu.be/_vEg1m-3mFM

Ward v Kovalev. Great fight.

[Kikó]

It doesn't even have the result. Bit of a home crowd decision but it was close. While Ward won the second half of the fight, Kovalev won the first and put him down. Rematch.

[Baz]

I was just gonna say that it cuts off a bit prematurely. :D

[Kikó]

Haye v Bellew. It's going to be tragically one sided.

[Disco]

My football stream has just switched over to what I assume will be the Joshua fight eventually.

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[Baz]

Nice one.

There's a shit ton of streams on SportsMania, it's crazy.

6/1 for first round win. :lol:

[Queenslander]

All aboard the Jeff Horn bandwagon!!!:box:

[Baz]

This fight (Chisora vs Whyte) is awesome so far, but can't help feel like it's gonna go downhill now they're both gassed.

[Baz]

David Haye dropping "Tony Bellend" into his commentary. :D

[niko_cee]

This is a proper tear up.

[Disco]

Spot on, Chisora would have had him there if he had anything left.

[niko_cee]

That's probably one of the better heavyweight fights I've seen in a long time.

Swinging off their feet.

[Kikó]

Loved that fight and it should have been a draw IMO. Really good tear up.

This one will be pants in comparison.

[Disco]

Loved that, shame there was a loser really.

[John]

Molina doesn't look like he fancies it at all. Absolutely shitting himself any time a glove comes his way.

[Queenslander]

Dog Park then 3 bonsai starters to be reppoted for the morning then Ill try and get my Stimson python hatchlings to eat pinky mice.

[Kikó]

What an awful fight.

[Disco]

Molina doesn't look like he fancies it at all. Absolutely shitting himself any time a glove comes his way.

He looked terrified, just waiting to be knocked out. Pointless.

[John]

I reckon Molina threw about eight punches over the course of that fight.

Complete mismatch.

[Kikó]

Can't they just give us a proper fight with Joshua?

[Baz]

I don't even know what averted means :dirk:

[John]

Lol at Klitschko with his call and response nonsense.

[Ian]

Will Joshua beat Klitschko, do we thinl? One of the rare I-might-actually-like-to-watch-that matches that crops up.

[niko_cee]

Didn't even bother with the Joshua fight.

Let's go champ!

[Kikó]

I think Joshua will win but it'll be tough. Klitch hasn't fought in ages and some of his reach advantage just won't be there. I'm not sure if Vitali can hurt him.

[niko_cee]

White v Wilder will be a more interesting fight.

[Kikó]

Bernard Hopkins has been knocked out again and hopefully for the last time. Retire this time and stop breaking your brain.

[Lewis]

It's a bit mental to think that Joe Calzaghe fight (which I still think he won) was over eight years ago. He probably hasn't thrown or caught any decent punches since. :cool:

[Queenslander]

Good to see twat junior back in training.

[John]

This DeGale fight is good fun. Reckon Jack is up on points at this stage.

[John]

Lol at Mayweather.

[niko_cee]

Mayweather is such a prick (who knew?).

DeGale should have offered him out at 168. Couldn't even fix a fight in his own backyard (if he's that bothered about the judging). He should then have offered to just take Jack's belt now if he doesn't want to fight at the weight again. I guess they had some yankee mega fight against Ward at light heavy in mind (yawn). Tremendous heart from DeGale to survive the last (and the seventh was it?). Shame he got caught with that one late as he was dominating those rounds and was going to walk a unanimous decision without the 10-8. Can nly magien the seethe that would have produced.

[Queenslander]

Pacquiao v Horn in Brisbane this year. :drool:

[Baz]

I know ITV is crappy picture quality anyway but this pay per view picture is super grainy up close.

Also put a few quid on Eubank to lose on points. 50/1 :huhu:

[niko_cee]

When is the battle of the gobshites likely to go off?

Stick to commentating I guess 'Paulie'.

:harold:

[Baz]

10:30-10:45, I read this morning.

Does anyone actually think Bellew has a chance?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

10:30-10:45, I read this morning.

Does anyone actually think Bellew has a chance?

The Geordies I overheard on the train earlier today do.

One said he put £200 on Bellew to win by KO, said it pays out £15k.

[niko_cee]

He's definitely got a chance. Everyone is expecting the David Haye of 4 or 5 years ago to pitch up and knock him out, which may well not happen. He could be a bit of a fat, ring rusty mess. Doesn't help that Bellew has been floored by virtually everyone he's ever fought.

[niko_cee]

Also, that 75/1 must be KO in a given round.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Also, that 75/1 must be KO in a given round.

Or he was chatting bollocks.

Rare with a Geordie.

Or he meant £1500 which would work.

[niko_cee]

This ringwalk looks like an ISIS execution.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I thought some of those were knockdowns not pushes.

Big right to end the round too.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Haye is all over the place.

[Lewis]

He looks knackered, the over-muscled wank.

[niko_cee]

I was so close to sticking something on Bellew in the 9th so this had better last another round at least.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Bet the Geordies are going mental.

Lol at getting knocked out the ring.

[Browning]

That ending :D

That's got to be the end of him.

[Lewis]

I'm out of the loop somewhat, but why are they calling this a massive upset? David Haye isn't anybody.

[Gray Fox]

Bellew went up 2 weight classes for this, Haye has always been a heavyweight. Hence the upset.

[Lewis]

Yeah, but that was on the assumption that he caught him (and Haye is a light heavyweight really). We're not talking about when Mike Tyson got laid out in Japan.

[Baz]

David Haye fighting like he has lego in his boot.

http://i.imgur.com/oDpC228.jpg
I should've put more on. :groove:

I wonder if SincereTheRebel is there.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Bellew went up 2 weight classes for this, Haye has always been a heavyweight. Hence the upset.

No.

Bellew was fighting at Cruiserweight (one below Heavy) and Haye was a Cruiser for a long time.

They just expected Haye to wipe him because of his KO ratio and the fact he's had bigger fights. His odds were reflecting his 2006-2010 career, the people he's faced in this comeback were a disgrace prior to this.

[Browning]

They're just saying the same things over and over again in these interviews. Does David want a rematch? He really should tell us.

[Gray Fox]

No.

Bellew was fighting at Cruiserweight (one below Heavy) and Haye was a Cruiser for a long time.

They just expected Haye to wipe him because of his KO ratio and the fact he's had bigger fights. His odds were reflecting his 2006-2010 career, the people he's faced in this comeback were a disgrace prior to this.

I have been horribly misinformed! I knew he'd only faced people he'd found in the park since his comeback, but I imagine someone has made a killing at the bookies tonight.

[niko_cee]

Always been a heavyweight in the sense that he spent most of his career at a lower weight, but yeah, he was the bigger guy (for the first time in his heavyweight career probably).

Would have been a better fight at cruiserweight, in all likelihood.

[Baz]

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[Dquincy]

Can't help but think it will be a ridiculously one sided freak show.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Still can't see it happening.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Can't help but think it will be a ridiculously one sided freak show.

It will be more of a contest than the time James Toney thought he'd be good at MMA. Randy Couture absolutely punted him.

Floyd would get battered in the octagon, McGregor would get battered in a ring though.

[Baz]

Anyone bothering with the GGG fight later?

[Disco]

What time will it be?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Not with a 2am start time (or later).

I'll download it and watch it tomorrow.

Edit: Bet365 are being kind, everyone else is reporting 3am.

[Kikó]

People suggesting Jacobs should have won on points last night. Wonder if it'll be a rematch.

[Disco]

The knockdown was the only obvious difference, if they go again Golovkin needs a more sensible plan than trying to knock his head off with one punch.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Just watched it.

I thought Jacobs edged it by a round but there were quite a few rounds which could have gone either way.

Jacobs looked really good.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.lowkickmma.com/UFC/ufc-lightweight-prospect-will-help-floyd-mayweather-prepare-for-conor-mcgregor/

Floyd has hired Kevin Lee to help him train for McGregor.

[Baz]

He could hire Iain Lee and still win.

[Kikó]

Linares was brilliant last night. He's such a classy boxer, movement and hand speed are outstanding. Really very good.

Crolla is brave and did well to last but the outcome was never in doubt

[niko_cee]

Yeah, Linares was unreal. Made Crolla look like he was moving in slow motion. No real shame in losing to him, although it'd have been nice for Crolla's story to have carried on to Vegas or wherever was next. Up the weights seems to be the prevailing view.

[John]

As one sided a tonking as I've ever seen in the Canelo fight just there. That's probably taken about a year off Chavez's career and about five off his life.

[Kikó]

And straight after, Canelo and GGG is announced. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/19328792/canelo-alvarez-gennady-golovkin-announce-fight-sept-16-site-determined

Should be an absolute cracker.

[Magic]

Anybody watching tonight?

[Pepe]

Who what?

[Magic]

Warrington Martinez.

[Pepe]

Never heard of them.

[Disco]

Warrington Martinez.

Who's he fighting?

[Pleb]

Who won?

[Magic]

Warrington. Pretty shit.

[Pleb]

You should of watched Eurovision with us then :baz:

[Spikey M]

Mayweather vs McGregor has been agreed for 26th August. Shambles.

[Pepe]

Thought Floyd was done. Never heard of the other lad but my guess is a boring unanimous decision.

[Spikey M]

McGregor as in the Irish UFC bloke. Pointless fight. Either of them wins comfortably at their own sport.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I was going to say, if Mayweather was even slightly interested in doing so, he'd end this 'fight' (neither will try hard) in 30 seconds.

[Spikey M]

I hope he does. End this shit here before we have Tiger Woods vs Michael Jordan at Formula One.

[John]

Mayweather has broken his hands a hundred times each. He probably couldn't throw a knockout punch at this point without spending six months getting them put back together in Germany. I don't think he's won a fight inside the distance since Hatton, and even that was down to volume punching. Even going full tilt he'd need about three or four rounds to do McGregor in without giving himself arthritis.

[Pepe]

McGregor as in the Irish UFC bloke.

Lol.

[Waffdon]

Mayweather has broken his hands a hundred times each. He probably couldn't throw a knockout punch at this point without spending six months getting them put back together in Germany. I don't think he's won a fight inside the distance since Hatton, and even that was down to volume punching. Even going full tilt he'd need about three or four rounds to do McGregor in without giving himself arthritis.

Correct. McGregor will be praying Mayweather goes all Jose Aldo in the first thirty seconds. His only theoretical chance is if he comes flying in because McGregor's counter punching is ridiculously good.

It won't happen but if Mayweather is hit from a left hook combination - night night.

Edit: pretty sure this will break the PPV record as well.

[Baz]

I was going to say, if Mayweather was even slightly interested in doing so, he'd end this 'fight' (neither will try hard) in 30 seconds.Not anymore.

Can't believe McGregor is only ~6/1. Not even worth a "but what if" bet.

Anyway, standard bet: Life savings on Mayweather at 1/6 with Paddy Power.

[niko_cee]

Meanwhile, in The South:

*strumming banjo noise*


WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been charged with possession of cannabis.

Tuscaloosa Police in Alabama said he was initially pulled over while driving for a 'window tint violation'.

Officers said they then found drugs inside the vehicle.

I'm sure they did. Probably lucky he didn't die, in all fairness.

[bruhnaldo]

Tuscaloosa is actually pretty diverse as opposed to most of Alabama.:lewis:

[bruhnaldo]

Sidenote I'm so fucking excited for the Ward-Kovalev fight. :drool:

[John]

German boxing crowds remain very strange. It's like they're at the tennis.

[John]

That lad Bivol looks incredibly good.

[John]

The referee in this Rigondeaux fight and whoever he's consulting at ringside are making a complete arse of this. They've spent a good ten minutes discussing the wrong rule violation.

[John]

More terrible refereeing in the main event. That looked like about 4 low blows but even if they were all legal it was still a criminally early stoppage.

He's ruined a great fight.

[niko_cee]

I don't think I've ever seen a fight end like that. Farcical.

[Baz]

What happened?

[John]

Ward hit Kovalev with about four dickpunches, he went down, the referee immediately stepped in and declared it a TKO win for Ward.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ineaHIHmT3Q

Clear 3 low blows for me.

[niko_cee]

He'd hit him low a fair few times in the fight and earlier in that round (it was one that put Kovalev in trouble in the first place).

[Baz]

http://www.tmz.com/2017/06/19/ice-cube-big3-t-mobile-arena-mayweather-mcgregor/

:cool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40434050

Benn vs Collins 3 :cab:

[Haystacks Horace]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40434050

Benn vs Collins 3 :cab:

And what?

[Disco]

Boxing is second only to horseracing in the rubbish corrupt sport stakes.

[Queenslander]

My heart wants Horn but my head says PacMan

[John]

It's amazing just how quickly and completely everyone stopped caring about Pacquiao. Around the time he was punching the chin off Hatton he was my favourite fighter in boxing and even I won't be bothering to watch him for free tonight.

[Queenslander]

This has been a fun fight so far.

[Queenslander]

Holy fuck!

[SincereTheRebel]

Lots of holding and hittingbrhind the head from horney. But a win, is a win.

[John]

:D

What a mug.

[Spikey M]

I didn't watch it (wasn't planning on being up, don't have kids) but it sounds like yet another dodgy decision by the officials. Everything I've read has Pac as the winner. Fair?

[John]

I didn't watch it either but apparently the stats were all in Pacquiao's favour, so I'd imagine it probably was a home judge affair.

Still, lol at the whole thing. I read something saying the plan was to have him smear this nobody all over the place and use the worldwide audience to his incredible showing to 'what, you chicken' Floyd into a rematch. Instead he's been beaten by a teacher.

[Queenslander]

At the end I was telling everyone at mine that it's probably unanimous towards Pacman.

I felt like the resident boxing expert until that moment.

[Spikey M]

Oh, it's lulzy alright, I've never even heard of the geezer. Just getting tired of the officials being so obviously bent.

[Kikó]

Australian boxing is on the rise.

[John]

Very impressed with Josh Taylor. Really crisp boxing.

[John]

Find a way to watch Easton v Jamoye, mad slugfest fans. It's absolute carnage.

[Kikó]

Both great fights.

Taylor was different class against Davies. His foot work, ability to move in and out of combinations and defensive work were really impressive.

Jamoye was odd. Slapper of a puncher who kept walking and throwing punches. Liked his bravery.

[SincereTheRebel]

The whole press conference was corny

36:54 Stare down
48:30 McGregor speaks
54:51 Floyd speaks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRpITDL-vcA

[Ian]

Isn't every boxing press conference cringe-worthy?

[SincereTheRebel]

Actually, im going to agree with you. They all are shit. But that one seemed forced and not naturally at all. Floyd trying to convince everyone he still hasnt cashed his $100m cheque is embarrassing.

[Henry]

I thought it was great theatre, but then I don't follow boxing much so I'm not a hardened cynic when it comes to this.

McGregor will still get his face caved in.

[Disco]

Unlikely, he's too decrepit for that these days. McGregor will just tire himself out trying to go after Mayweather who will probably just poke away at him enough to avoid embarrassment and win on points.

[Kikó]

Mayweather stops McGregor within 6.

[Henry]

This is McGregor's first fight. Rumour has it a few years ago he had trouble with mid-level Irish boxers in training.

There's no way he'll be at all competitive.

[niko_cee]

I'm more interested in he Eubank fight this weekend.

Even the remote hope of someone sparking Mayweather isn't enough to tempt me to watch that shitfest as McGregor seems a bellend of equally biblical proportions as well.

[John]

This is McGregor's first fight. Rumour has it a few years ago he had trouble with mid-level Irish boxers in training.

There's no way he'll be at all competitive.

Mayweather has broken his hands so many times that he can't even throw a full strength punch at all these days, and he was never a murderous puncher in the first place. He hasn't stopped a fight since Hatton about ten years ago, and even before that his stoppages tended to be in rounds seven to nine, because he'd beat people with volume. He'll win, but nobody will be getting their face caved in.

Any MMA fighter is going to have trouble with someone who's exclusively trained in boxing since they were a child, never mind someone as good as Mayweather. Anderson Silva, comfortably the best striker ever to compete in MMA, had a brief sojourn into boxing and lasted two rounds against a complete nobody.


I'm more interested in he Eubank fight this weekend.

Even the remote hope of someone sparking Mayweather isn't enough to tempt me to watch that shitfest as McGregor seems a bellend of equally biblical proportions as well.

McGregor's suit for the press conference had pinstripes made out of the words 'fuck you' over and over again. He's a colossal thundercunt.

[Spikey M]

It really is the equivalent of one of the Browlee's trying their luck at the Tour de France. They're decent at cycling, but they have absolutely no fucking chance.

[niko_cee]

They'd probably give it a go for $100m.

[John]

It really is the equivalent of one of the Browlee's trying their luck at the Tour de France. They're decent at cycling, but they have absolutely no fucking chance.

That's a good analogy, actually. With boxers trying their hand at MMA being Chris Froome going the other way and drowning.

[Spikey M]

They'd probably give it a go for $100m.

I'm sure they would, but I wouldn't bother watching that either.

[Spikey M]

That's a good analogy, actually. With boxers trying their hand at MMA being Chris Froome going the other way and drowning.

Although I probably would watch that.

[Waffdon]

I hope the other two press conferences are set up like that. Hopefully McGregor mentions about Floyd being a wife beater soon enough for the lols.

[Kikó]

I'm more interested in he Eubank fight this weekend.

Even the remote hope of someone sparking Mayweather isn't enough to tempt me to watch that shitfest as McGregor seems a bellend of equally biblical proportions as well.

Itv pay per view. Let's see how that goes.

[John Arne]

Mayweather said in his press conference, defending McGregor, that he hadn't been beaten while standing up.

I reckon this is the shot that essentially ended the first fight with Diaz - he never came close to recovering from it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nksckBIeKc

[Spikey M]

He doesn't defend his head anywhere near well enough. Even if Mayweathers fists are fucked he has only ever had them as his weapon. He will know how to test an unguarded chin better than any UFC type.

[Spikey M]

That said, I did enjoy the press conference. He's a strange but funny fucker.

[Spikey M]

"What are you doing with a school bag on stage? You can't even read!" :D

[SincereTheRebel]

Floyds hands are a none factor. When floyd throws punches, he usually lands. I think he has the best percentage thrown/landed in boxing history.

My only concern with floyd is that he is 40, been inactive for two years and has been eating mcdonalds quater pounder meals since retirement. What condition is he really going to be in?

[Kikó]

Has he really though? I can't imagine Mayweather doing anything the jeopardises his legacy.

[SincereTheRebel]

His legacy at this point isnt going to change, win or loss. He is 40 and has been retired for years. He has a built in excuse vs the most popular guy in mma. There is a reason why he isnt coming back to fighter someone in who is a professional boxer. Its a typical 'cash-out' option. Taking the biggest fight, for the least amount of risk.

Its interesting though. Has connor ever fought someone who was an elite boxer?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Floyd will win.

Conor's only chance is to land a big left.

[Spikey M]

Nope. He wasn't good enough to make it as one and got slapped around.

[Waffdon]

Be great if they did go with 4oz gloves. Can McGregor feign for going for takedowns and shit? Or will he get disqualified?

[SincereTheRebel]

Floyd will hand punches whenever he feels like in my opinion. He does not have KO punching power, but the accumulative punching will take its effect. Ive been informed connor has a strong chin. I dont feel connor will get stopped, it will go the distance. You can get create odds on the distance

[SincereTheRebel]

Be great if they did go with 4oz gloves. Can McGregor feign for going for takedowns and shit? Or will he get disqualified?

Im sure there are some serious money penalties for connor doing any mma moves. if i was him, if it wasnt going well. I would kick mayweather in the leg, and hopefully its judges as a foul and not a disqualified. Floyds leg would be fucked from one kick wouldnt it? That will affect floyd for the remainder of the fight, so ive been told.

If you headbutt someone in boxing or punch someone in the dick, its judged a foul and you get a point deducted. Given connor is from a different sport. He would probably get straight disqualified as soon as he lands some mma move.

[Queenslander]

They have already put loss of purse stuff in for any MAMA stuff.

[SincereTheRebel]

They have already put loss of purse stuff in for any MAMA stuff.

Is it the whole purse or a percentage?

[Queenslander]

I'm not sure it was mentioned in one Fighter and the Kid or Big Brown's Breakdown podcasts.