The **BOXING** thread Vol 2
Discussion
FredClogs said:
StuTheGrouch said:
I like the comedian suggestion of having a separate class for the drug takers. Imagine having the 'Doped Heavyweight' division! I would gladly pay to see two beefed up animals beat the s
t out of each other (and giggle whilst doing it).
Errr... It's available and called the UFC, get on Fight Pass and watch anything pre 2015, they're jacked to the gills.t out of each other (and giggle whilst doing it).tuscaneer said:
Good news if it stands; having (a clean) Povetkin in the mix increases the quality and variety in the division.On the same topic:
http://www.boxingscene.com/david-prices-trainer-fu...
Boxing desperately needs to get its house in order...
http://www.boxingscene.com/david-prices-trainer-fu...
Boxing desperately needs to get its house in order...
Two potentially very good and very big fights...GGG vs Eubank Jr and Kel Brook vs Vargas- what does everyone think?
I've always seen Eubank Jr. as very much a non puncher. Even against poor British level opposition he relies on the amount of punches/combinations he throws to wear his man down gradually, he has no knockout power and his uppercut is pretty predictable. He will never win on points fighting cautiously against this class of opponent, when he throws his combinations he will leave himself open and will get knocked out. In 4 rounds or less I think.
Questions marks over Golovkins class of opponents too but no question marks against his power which is immense. He will destroy Eubank and although I always back the British fighter in this case I will be glad to see it happen. Chris looks like he has a very strong jaw and can take punishment...he will need it!!
Hope the fights happens I think it's not more than 50:50 for it going ahead. I have my doubts if the fight makes sense for GGG unless he gets massive % of the purse.
Kell vs Vargas- now or never for Kell he spent too much of his career not training properly, getting injured, getting into stupid situations and getting stabbed. Yes he has a belt but he's 30+ I think, he desperately needs a big fight, he could beat anyone if hes on the top of his game he's got the talent and power, just needs the focus and desire.
I've always seen Eubank Jr. as very much a non puncher. Even against poor British level opposition he relies on the amount of punches/combinations he throws to wear his man down gradually, he has no knockout power and his uppercut is pretty predictable. He will never win on points fighting cautiously against this class of opponent, when he throws his combinations he will leave himself open and will get knocked out. In 4 rounds or less I think.
Questions marks over Golovkins class of opponents too but no question marks against his power which is immense. He will destroy Eubank and although I always back the British fighter in this case I will be glad to see it happen. Chris looks like he has a very strong jaw and can take punishment...he will need it!!
Hope the fights happens I think it's not more than 50:50 for it going ahead. I have my doubts if the fight makes sense for GGG unless he gets massive % of the purse.
Kell vs Vargas- now or never for Kell he spent too much of his career not training properly, getting injured, getting into stupid situations and getting stabbed. Yes he has a belt but he's 30+ I think, he desperately needs a big fight, he could beat anyone if hes on the top of his game he's got the talent and power, just needs the focus and desire.
FredClogs said:
I'll wait and see, Eubank's back with Eddie Hearn, right? I doubt Eddie would let this happen, if this does fall through now it's as much a disaster for Eddie as it is for Eubank. Bit of gamesmanship I think, I think the fight will happen.
It's interesting - the Brook/Vargas fight seems to be in a similar situation; Vargas has apparently signed but there still seems to be some negotiating going on on the UK side of things...Hearn is a bit of a bullst merchant..wouldn't surprise me too much of neither fight happened.
It's ridiculous and shocking if Eubank jr demands are the reason for the collapse though? For him the fight is a no brainer!
Biggest pay day by far, biggest fight by far, chance to win 3 x world titles, and last but not least he is the underdog by a huge margin and no one expects him to win so even if he fails it would not be the end of the world and goes on with his career. He's only 26. Even in defeat I am sure he would earn more than his last 3 fights combined anyway.
t merchant..wouldn't surprise me too much of neither fight happened.It's ridiculous and shocking if Eubank jr demands are the reason for the collapse though? For him the fight is a no brainer!
Biggest pay day by far, biggest fight by far, chance to win 3 x world titles, and last but not least he is the underdog by a huge margin and no one expects him to win so even if he fails it would not be the end of the world and goes on with his career. He's only 26. Even in defeat I am sure he would earn more than his last 3 fights combined anyway.
Wow, big news.
I think GGG wins this one but a very interesting fight nonetheless. Brook can't find anyone to fight him at Welterweight, he's been struggling to meet the weight limit of late anyway as he is big for the weight division. Certainly can't wag fingers at him accusing him of dodging anyone after this. I wonder what the Eubanks make of it all? They are promoted by Hearn after all so we're they in on the act? Was this all a deliberate ploy to lure GGG to a fight in the UK and then put Brook in instead? Interesting.
I think GGG wins this one but a very interesting fight nonetheless. Brook can't find anyone to fight him at Welterweight, he's been struggling to meet the weight limit of late anyway as he is big for the weight division. Certainly can't wag fingers at him accusing him of dodging anyone after this. I wonder what the Eubanks make of it all? They are promoted by Hearn after all so we're they in on the act? Was this all a deliberate ploy to lure GGG to a fight in the UK and then put Brook in instead? Interesting.
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