Boxing thread

[C69]

If Joshua doesnt put Wallin away comfortably he wont be taken seriously by any top 5 fighter.

Tbh he is a joke

[Blackmac]

Well those two fights explain why the stadium was empty.

[Big D]

People get way too polarised on Joshua. It was a good solid performance against an opponent who had only lost to Fury who stopped Wilder 5 months later. Wallin isn't a top 5 heavyweight so it isn't an indicator Joshua is ready to beat the top 2 in the division but it was a better performance from him. Both can be true.

Lots of people online flip flopping opinion on heavyweights. It was only two fights ago people were questioning whether Zhang had it after losing to Hrgovic (neither looked amazing no matter what way the result went). Now he's seen as a big threat after beating Joyce who also split opinion.

[Blackmac]

Tyson Fury just needs to do the decent thing and properly retire. The latest postponement is so utterly predictable and looks dodgy as fuck. His sparing partners elbow must be like a precision cutting instrument to inflict such a cut with headgear on.

[Gumboot]

Tyson Fury just needs to do the decent thing and properly retire. The latest postponement is so utterly predictable and looks dodgy as fuck. His sparing partners elbow must be like a precision cutting instrument to inflict such a cut with headgear on.

Hard to believe you could fake a cut like that.

It's been a while since we had a meaningful heavyweight title fight, let alone a unification bout.

Hope these guys eventually get it on.

[Blackmac]

Tyson Fury just needs to do the decent thing and properly retire. The latest postponement is so utterly predictable and looks dodgy as fuck. His sparing partners elbow must be like a precision cutting instrument to inflict such a cut with headgear on.

Hard to believe you could fake a cut like that.

It's been a while since we had a meaningful heavyweight title fight, let alone a unification bout.

Hope these guys eventually get it on.

You would think so but certainly lots of speculation about it. The video of it happening looks very suspect, especially given the style of headgear he is wearing. That area looks very well protected.

[fishfoodie]

Tyson Fury just needs to do the decent thing and properly retire. The latest postponement is so utterly predictable and looks dodgy as fuck. His sparing partners elbow must be like a precision cutting instrument to inflict such a cut with headgear on.

Hard to believe you could fake a cut like that.

It's been a while since we had a meaningful heavyweight title fight, let alone a unification bout.

Hope these guys eventually get it on.

You would think so but certainly lots of speculation about it. The video of it happening looks very suspect, especially given the style of headgear he is wearing. That area looks very well protected.

Avoiding a drug test ?

[Blackmac]

Hard to believe you could fake a cut like that.

It's been a while since we had a meaningful heavyweight title fight, let alone a unification bout.

Hope these guys eventually get it on.

You would think so but certainly lots of speculation about it. The video of it happening looks very suspect, especially given the style of headgear he is wearing. That area looks very well protected.

Avoiding a drug test ?

Just avoiding Usyk potentially.

[Gumboot]

Joseph Parker vs Zhilei Zhang kicking off shortly in Riyadh.

It's the last fight on the Joshua - Ngannou undercard.

[Gumboot]

Another smart, gutsy fight by Parker.

Let's see what the judges say...

[Gumboot]

Joe deservedly wins it on points, despite being dropped twice.

Top effort, that - his best win yet.

[Big D]

Jesus christ. What was the ref doing letting that go after the 2nd knock down. Ngannou was clearly done and all the ref did was line him up.for AJ to belt him.

Ngannou played a stulid game in that 1st round by changing stance and won a stupid prize.

[Oxbow]

That's what should happen when you stick a novice in with a seasoned pro. Fury take note.

[Tichtheid]

I see Tyson is returning to the ring, again, fighting some YouTuber guy. He’s expected to earn in excess of $10M for it.

What a “sport”.

[Blackmac]

I see Tyson is returning to the ring, again, fighting some YouTuber guy. He’s expected to earn in excess of $10M for it.

What a “sport”.

Yep. Absolute joke of a sport these days, although hopefully he still has enough to spark that idiot.

[Gumboot]

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia just about to kick off in Vegas...

https://www.vipbox.lc/boxing/canelo-alv ... uia-1-live

[Gumboot]

Meh, Canelo cruises to a unanimous points decision.

[sefton]

Watch Loma in the early hours, as ever it was a joy to watch him. He is, along with Roy Jones Jnr, the most gifted pugilist I have had the pleasure of watching in my lifetime.

[Blackmac]

Watch Loma in the early hours, as ever it was a joy to watch him. He is, along with Roy Jones Jnr, the most gifted pugilist I have had the pleasure of watching in my lifetime.

It's a pity he fights so rarely. He can only have fought 4 or 5 times in the last 4 years.

[Hugo]

Not to be too pessimistic but I've a feeling this Fury-Usyk fight will be a damp squib.

I hope I am proven wrong because I am certainly looking forward to it, its just their respective styles look like they will not be conducive to a fun fight. Both technically too good.

[TedMaul]

I’m predicting a Usyk total shut out. Outclassed AJ and Fury looked a real dud against Ngannou. He’s too quick and too competent. This is the end for Fury.

[Gumboot]

Also reckon Usyk will win.

The ring walks have just started so we should get kick off within the next hour or so...

[Enzedder]

A good big man will always beat a good little man.

Twas ever this.

Fight not over but I think this is showing how poor AJ is relatively now.

[Gumboot]

What a fight!

[Enzedder]

Woohoo - standing 8 count. That was a 10 - 8 round (should be 10 - 7)

Usyk has the speed and fitness

[Enzedder]

Great scrap - going to go with Usyk by 3 points but who knows - draw?

7 rounds to 5 with a 10-8

[Gumboot]

Great scrap - going to go with Usyk by 2 points but who knows - draw?

Down to the judges... oh oh

[Gumboot]

Usyk wins a split decision.

[Oxbow]

Usyk wins a split decision.

Worried Usyk was going to get jobbed there for a minute.

[Gumboot]

Usyk wins a split decision.

Worried Usyk was going to get jobbed there for a minute.

Yep

[Crash669]

Breaking my flounce to say how relieved I am by that result. I had a horrible feeling it was going to be like Holyfield-Lewis I, and if Fury ended the fight on his feet he'd get the decision.

Usyk won that, regardless of the knockdown and potential stoppage that could have been. I'm just very happy fury got shown up, hopefully all the talk of him being in the conversation for the GOAT can now go away, as he's not even the best British heavyweight of all time, never mind the outright GOAT.

If there's a rematch I'll be surprised, but it depends how quick 100 mil spends - could see him taking on all comers in 5 years if needs be.

Usyk is the premier heavyweight of this era and the pound for pound king of the moment.

[ASMO]

Breaking my flounce to say how relieved I am by that result. I had a horrible feeling it was going to be like Holyfield-Lewis I, and if Fury ended the fight on his feet he'd get the decision.

Usyk won that, regardless of the knockdown and potential stoppage that could have been. I'm just very happy fury got shown up, hopefully all the talk of him being in the conversation for the GOAT can now go away, as he's not even the best British heavyweight of all time, never mind the outright GOAT.

If there's a rematch I'll be surprised, but it depends how quick 100 mil spends - could see him taking on all comers in 5 years if needs be.

Usyk is the premier heavyweight of this era and the pound for pound king of the moment.

Welcome back

Rematch will happen as it is in the contract for this fight, so an October rematch looks on the cards....Usyk will still win and likely by KO this time, he is a very smart boxer and will have learned loads, Fury on the other hand doesn't have the tools in the box to beat a fighter like Usyk

[TedMaul]

Incidentally having not watched the card I was a bit disappointed that Cordina lost, was it as one sided as the reports make out?

[Oxbow]

Incidentally having not watched the card I was a bit disappointed that Cordina lost, was it as one sided as the reports make out?

Yes, he took a shellacking. I'd not seen Cacace before but I was surprised at how one-sided it was.

[TedMaul]

Proper dodgy shot in R3 set that up!

[Big D]

Breaking my flounce to say how relieved I am by that result. I had a horrible feeling it was going to be like Holyfield-Lewis I, and if Fury ended the fight on his feet he'd get the decision.

Usyk won that, regardless of the knockdown and potential stoppage that could have been. I'm just very happy fury got shown up, hopefully all the talk of him being in the conversation for the GOAT can now go away, as he's not even the best British heavyweight of all time, never mind the outright GOAT.

If there's a rematch I'll be surprised, but it depends how quick 100 mil spends - could see him taking on all comers in 5 years if needs be.

Usyk is the premier heavyweight of this era and the pound for pound king of the moment.

Welcome back

Rematch will happen as it is in the contract for this fight, so an October rematch looks on the cards....Usyk will still win and likely by KO this time, he is a very smart boxer and will have learned loads, Fury on the other hand doesn't have the tools in the box to beat a fighter like Usyk

I think Usyk is better and clearly won the fight but I agree with that. Fury was up on 2 of 3 score cards going into the 9th and had hurt Usyk in the earlier rounds. Furys corner, particularly his old man did him no favours at all IMO. I don't think Fury would leave himself that open in a rematch.

I expect Usyk to win the rematch fairly comfortably but I don't think it would be a shock if Fury won a close points decision.

If I were Usyk, I'd beat Fury again then retire. Get out after 23 pro fights with oodles of money and all his faculties in tact.

[TedMaul]

The June Saudi bill is pretty mouthwatering- can see Zhang wearing Wilder down and the Dubois matchup is intriguing

[Sandstorm]

The June Saudi bill is pretty mouthwatering- can see Zhang wearing Wilder down and the Dubois matchup is intriguing

How often do you guys pay for Boxing? Once a month? Is £25.00+ good value considering the fighters around today?

[Tichtheid]

The June Saudi bill is pretty mouthwatering- can see Zhang wearing Wilder down and the Dubois matchup is intriguing

How often do you guys pay for Boxing? Once a month? Is £25.00+ good value considering the fighters around today?

I used to be a huge fan of boxing, but not so much now. I've always thought it would be good idea to get a few mates round to watch and share the cost, make a night of it, take turns hosting etc.

[Slick]

The June Saudi bill is pretty mouthwatering- can see Zhang wearing Wilder down and the Dubois matchup is intriguing

How often do you guys pay for Boxing? Once a month? Is £25.00+ good value considering the fighters around today?

I used to be a huge fan of boxing, but not so much now. I've always thought it would be good idea to get a few mates round to watch and share the cost, make a night of it, take turns hosting etc.

All a bit too late for me these days...