Damn, it's going be on PPV. Ball's in your court GGG.
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Would love to see Ward v Kovalev at 175. I think Ward is fantastic but Kovalev's attack is unstoppable, I think he wins that fight.
Didn't think the Pascal fight was a robbery - I had him a round up but you could make an argument for a draw.
Didn't think the Pascal fight was a robbery - I had him a round up but you could make an argument for a draw.
You contradict yourself (and ironically say "fail" to me at the same time) Fury vs. Haye was meant to be at the MEN however never happened, although again Haye had more pulling power than Fury at that point. How was it a stadium fight seller? A) It was in an arena and B) Before it was cancelled tickets were changing hands for pretty much face value from what I remember (I was offered some for 50 quid each.)
If YOU don't care about PPV numbers or ticket numbers then good for you, I guarantee Tyson Fury does though and he'd probably admit it himself, it's his job...that's his source of income. It's a very odd perspectie to take, as well as calling people muppets for buying a fight on TV....which I'm sure everyone in this thread has probably done! Ring entrances is a very odd thing to take so seriously which you seem to do as well, yeah they can be good to watch but they're hardly the be all and end all of boxing, surely that's the boxing? If you dint Wlad boring fair enough but then its not his fault, he pretty much always wins and wins well.
Calm down....I didn't say Fury wasn't hyping up the fight well, you're very defensive about him really. The point I made is that Wlad is the selling point of the fight which is true, he'll be getting more money for the fight, he's the champion and it's in his "adopted" country, it's obvious he's the selling point. Fury is generating a buzz and I never disputed that. Personally though and it seems unlike you I rate boxers on their boxing ability, not how they talk, I think it's funny someimes (don't find Fury funny in the slightest though) but it's all a bit WWE for me at times.
He obviously can lose as he has in the past but lets not be pedantic, he's not lost a fight in over 10 years and has pretty much won most of them convincingly.
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What's your obsession with generalising everyone? Because someone might not like Fury or Naz they're dull? I think Fury is an absolute tit but I don't care if people boo a football team? Such a weird comparison to make. Maybe, and here's a shock for you, people have a different opinion to you?
You like Fury? Fair enough, I hope you enjoy the fight but don't just go round calling everyone boring or whatever if they have a different opinion to you.
Watched Kovalev last night, he was hugely impressive. The fight could have been stopped a round earlier.
As for Fury vs Klitschko -- Klitschko wins. I'd rather have seen Fury vs Joshua tbh and then the winner take on Povetkin, and perhaps Klitschko after that. Although Joshua's career is being managed very well by Hearn, so facing Fury this early was never going to happen.
I just can't see anything other than a Klitschko win tbh, although Fury does have a puncher's chance.
As for Fury vs Klitschko -- Klitschko wins. I'd rather have seen Fury vs Joshua tbh and then the winner take on Povetkin, and perhaps Klitschko after that. Although Joshua's career is being managed very well by Hearn, so facing Fury this early was never going to happen.
I just can't see anything other than a Klitschko win tbh, although Fury does have a puncher's chance.
Fury is good value IMO. If the game was full of Klitschkos then no one would watch.
Berto fight appears to be PPV.
I've never seen him look anything less than hugely impressive, tbh. Such a beast.
Read some reports yesterday saying that a fight vs. Beterbiev is in the pipeline for later on this year. I'm quite surprised they're making that without buliding up Beterbiev a bit more, but it's not like I'm complaining. Potential fight of the year candidate if it goes ahead.
Yep, Kovalev ducking Adonis and going for the easier fight.
Sometimes I hate boxing
Edit:maybe the sarcasm didn't come through well in that post!
Sometimes I hate boxing
Edit:maybe the sarcasm didn't come through well in that post!
Anthony Small has got off.
SMALL: BOXING CHAMPION CLEARED OF PLOTTING TO JOIN ISIS
EAST HAM; BECKENHAM; SHADWELL A former British and Commonwealth champion was today (TUES) cleared of plotting to join the Islamic State in Syria. Anthony Small, 33, was accused of selling five pairs of boxing gloves to fund his travel only to back out of the plan at the last minute when he broke his hand. His friends, 'Britain's first white Muslim terrorist' Simon Keeler, 44, and Michael Coe, 34, were stopped at Dover by armed police as they tried to sneak across the Channel in the back of a truck. But all three were cleared of preparing terrorist acts after a two-month trial at the Old Bailey.
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EAST HAM; BECKENHAM; SHADWELL A former British and Commonwealth champion was today (TUES) cleared of plotting to join the Islamic State in Syria. Anthony Small, 33, was accused of selling five pairs of boxing gloves to fund his travel only to back out of the plan at the last minute when he broke his hand. His friends, 'Britain's first white Muslim terrorist' Simon Keeler, 44, and Michael Coe, 34, were stopped at Dover by armed police as they tried to sneak across the Channel in the back of a truck. But all three were cleared of preparing terrorist acts after a two-month trial at the Old Bailey.
- See more at: http://courtnewsuk.co.uk/newsgallery/?public_id=41563#sthash.itboiLH5.dpuf
And for my money Beterbiev has looked even better in each fight than Kovalev has. Can't see that contest happening just yet - think Kovalev will want Stevenson or Ward next. If it does happen, Jesus. Standby for a classic.
WBA has ordered a rematch for Crolla. Hopefully he does it this time, still can't see it happening though myself.
Beterbiev is the second best LH around, a much better boxer than Adonis but not as rounded as Kovalev (who is an underrated technical boxer). Shame that Kovalev will struggle to get a fight organised against Beterbiev or Adonis due to the likelihood that Haymon will not let them fight on HBO. Sick of the politics in boxing and this PBC tripe is only making it worse.
Just watched this short (7min) vid on the man often accredited with pioneering defensive boxing, Wille Pep. Worth a quick share I thought.
Anyone else watching tonight's contests?
I caught Whyte to see if he warrants the hype for this 'grudge match' that Hearn is trying to sell us. It was a first round KO against an over matched opponent unsurprisingly, but he looked to have tight and learned technique from the little I saw. I will tune in for the main bout.
Terrible call on the towel coming in for Prince Ofotsu then by the corner an against Ricky Burns.
ridiculous stoppage from the corner.
good fight this
Aye. Hope Rose can pull it off but these tactics are worrying given how many times he's been dropped in fights before.
Rose overly grunting during every shot is hilarious to me.
He must think he's playing tennis or something
He must think he's playing tennis or something
do you know why boxers do it?
if rose had any power, this would be over.
Of course I do. He's just overly loud with it
Jim Watt spends the first minute saying Rose is fighting the wrong fight then the next 2 saying how great his work is and has him 5 points up on the scorecard 
I'm surprised he hasn't said "fight in short bursts" yet.Jim Watt spends the first minute saying Rose is fighting the wrong fight then the next 2 saying how great his work is and has him 5 points up on the scorecard
"These are arrrhhhuumm punches!"
I'll be amazed if this goes the distance, KO on the way.
feck me, it went the distance. Good fight
Fecking messy one, but entertaining. Rose's nose didn't look pretty.
Aye. Well done Rose. Cracking effort.
Coming from East Yorkshire, this whole 'Rumble on the Humber' thing has made me chuckle. The glamour!
Keep Kell Brook off the TV, great fighter but his voice is just horrible to listen to.
Sky Boxing need to beg Ian Darke to come back post haste. Him and Paulie Malignaggi would be an ideal pairing. If Paulie is busy, draft Froch in as he has been very good too in the small doses I've seen.
Cracking start to this one. Bit of a wrestling match!
Just a huge gap in class.
Nice to see a bit of edge in these last couple of fights, after the bell shots etc...Love a bit of needle.
Campbell is just another amateur that won´t make it in the pros. Coyle is all heart, no skill. Campbell should have started backing him up a long time ago. Put him in with somebody that has some skill to go along with the pressure and Campbell´s getting laid out.
Luke Campbell is an elite level fighter. Stoppage or not here. Everything is technically superb. Counters are accurate and delivered with lightning speed. Got a perfect blend of amateur pedigree with professional delivery.
Agreed.
Should have been stopped ffs, terrible refereeing.