The RedCafe Boxing Thread

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?
Cant see them wanting to clash it with the champions league final. I’ll go with 10.30.
 
tyson needs the time to allow himself to balloon in weight, then drop it.

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.
 
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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.
 
Couple of good fights so far. Frank 2 up and Sheeraz is his captain with double points
 
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
 
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?
 
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
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
 
My distain for Wilder, plus his absolute fanny show versus Parker, is making me go Zhang


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.
 
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

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
 
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.
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 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.
 
Dubois’ defence is fecking awful, may as well have no guard at all
 
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
 
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.
 
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
Well I’m pleased for him there. Got off his hole and battered Hrgovic into submission. He’s good when he finds that belief
 
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.
His guard is so amateurish. Up near his face but never blocking shots. It’s proper basic stuff
 
What time is the Wilder - Zhang fight? I didn't even know it was on but might get it on since I'm still up.