117-111? Harsh on Taylor. Mind you, he retained his titles on an absolute theft on the cards, so who gives a feck
The RedCafe Boxing Thread
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
Usyk-Fury rematch 21st December. Thought it might be a bit earlier than that.
I suspect that means AJ will fight the Hrgovic-Dubois winner now at the planned Wembley show in September.
I suspect that means AJ will fight the Hrgovic-Dubois winner now at the planned Wembley show in September.
If Wilder does a job on Zhang then a fight against AJ would be a bigger sell I would imagine.
Probably, but I think he's after belts still.
If the WBC, WBA, WBO all stay with the winner of Fury-Usyk 2, I think the opportunity to grab the IBF and fight the winner for undisputed will be more enticing than a Wilder fight.
Tyson vs Paul has been postponed due to illness (ulcer flare up for Tyson).
Should boxing still be entertaining this fight? Between a young, relatively heavy handed, active fighter (regardless of how poor he is) and an almost 60 year old?
Should boxing still be entertaining this fight? Between a young, relatively heavy handed, active fighter (regardless of how poor he is) and an almost 60 year old?
I reckon Zhang beats Wilder, today. However, as always, Wilder's punching power gives him a decent shot.
Google tells me that the ring walk is at 9pm UK time?
Google tells me that the ring walk is at 9pm UK time?
Really? Sounds a bit early….skybet has it at 11pm
Cant believe they’d have it all wrapped up before 10pm
Yeah I think Zhang wins. Hrgovic v Dubois should be an interesting fight too.
tyson needs the time to allow himself to balloon in weight, then drop it.
Needs a full Mexican beef cycle
Can't wait to be told what a great atmosphere it is
Cant see them wanting to clash it with the champions league final. I’ll go with 10.30.
Explains why his condition failed him in the second half of the fight, I know it's easier said than done but boxers fluctuating weight always comes back to bite them in the latter end of their careers, it's even worse for a heavyweight given there's no limits with cutting and rehydration.
I'm not sure I'll be able to stay up for the wilder fight.
But in case I do, I would love a river. I'm struggling here.
Edit: Found one.
But in case I do, I would love a river. I'm struggling here.
Edit: Found one.
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Looks like it’ll be later than the Usky Fury fight at this rate. No chance I’m making it to that.
Right, football done. Now boxing, then UFC. Bring it on
Couple of good fights so far. Frank 2 up and Sheeraz is his captain with double points
Who’s MR’s captain?
Wilder. Guess Hearn thinking of the ko power.
Anyway Queensberry 6 - 0 Matchroom.
Hrgovic and Wilder both need mo’s to draw the contest
Wilder’s getting knocked out himself
Can’t call it. If Wilder is a shadow of himself like he was against Parker then Zhang for me but If old Wilder then reckon he will spark him.
I’m going Wilder, just think he will catch him good. Zhang old and just plods forward reckon Wilder bashes him up
Why are they trying to make this team vs team thing, a thing. It’s really cringe. Please stop.
Sheeraz was impressive.
Like most I’ve heard of Zinad’s story and how he transitioned to boxing but I’ve never seen him fight. He any good?
Surely Bivol destroys him?
Surely Bivol destroys him?
My distain for Wilder, plus his absolute fanny show versus Parker, is making me go Zhang
Boxing weight limits are a bit odd. This is light heavy and the limit is what, 12 and a half stone? Then the heavyweights are coming in at like 16-18 stone. Seems a monster gap between them
Reminds me of the David Haye v Enzo Maccarenili fight years ago whereas the first person to land will win.
Don’t like Wilder much myself but jeez he can hit even though Zheng is about 60lbs heavier.
Yeah then you have the Cruiserwights between light heavy and heavyweight plus the WBC have brought in Bridgerweight to lower the gap between Cruiserweight and Heavyweight..
Zinad’s corner is well entertaining, they might end up scrapping themselves
My ideal scenario is Wilder gets sent to the shadow realm and Eddie has to do the interview with Wilder still on the canvas
Bivol does the business.
Bivol really is something.
Can’t call Wilder and Zhang. I really don’t rate Wilder at all but Zhang is maybe the sort of fighter who has made him look good in the past.
Can’t call Wilder and Zhang. I really don’t rate Wilder at all but Zhang is maybe the sort of fighter who has made him look good in the past.
Hrgovic for me here
Dubois’ defence is fecking awful, may as well have no guard at all
Great scrap so far
Don’t you find Dubois so frustrating? So often you’re willing him on to step on the gas and own a fight….and he just doesn’t
He just seems to run out of gas. Think his heart is there since the Joyce fight but he does seem to run out of energy
Huge round from Daniel
Most heart Dubois has ever shown, but he simply cannot continue to fight like he does or he's a true CTE candidate. Blocking those punches with his face is terrible for his long-term health.