The **BOXING** thread

[STW2010]

Yiliterate said:

Very credible win for Smith - just the sort of fight he needed. That said, I think if I were guiding him I'd be looking for two or three more fights of that type of level before trying to put him in with a Groves or a DeGale.

He also looks bldy massive for a Super-Middleweight; could see him moving up at some stage in the future.

I agree on both counts. I saw a feature on Sky Sport News where Paul Smith thought he would cause problems for both, but more for Groves. I must say that on that performance De Gale and Groves would comfortably beat him, BUT he is young and will improve LOADS. He needs more fights and time before stepping up.

He is HUGE for the weight. He could probably go through two more divisions (i.e. end up at cruiser) before he ends his career.

[anonymous-user]

Ill be amazed if Sprott makes it to the end of round 3.

[STW2010]

tux said:

Ill be amazed if Sprott makes it to the end of round 3.

My thinking too. End of round 1 would be an achievement

[hornetrider]

Good shot and finish. DeGale looking neat and tidy.

[Yiliterate]

Impressive stoppage. If Froch vacates, I think he'll be world champion early next year.

[Robatr0n]

Joshua has been matched at the right pace in my eyes. But saying that, he does need a small step up after Sprott because he should steamroll him. I'd like to see him in there against a few shrewd fighters and then I'd like to see him in there with a few bangers before he starts aiming his sights higher.

Any views on the Pacquiao vs Algieri fight? Algieri can certainly box but he doesn't really carry much power. I think it could be a tricky fight for Pacquiao due to the height difference but I can't forget the fact that the much slower and weaker puncher in Provodnikov was able to find Algieri and hurt him. Ultimately Pacquiao is 1 or 2 classes above him which should see him outbox Algieri (who has never fought at this weight) or maybe even stop him late. If he doesn't win then it would be time to think about calling it a night which would be a great shame as he'd be a huge loss to the boxing world.

[anonymous-user]

Does David Price still have the British title? I could check but im lazy.

If he does i hope Price & Joshua will fight for it some time next year.

[hornetrider]

George not exactly setting the place alight at the moment. Zzzzzz.

[Yiliterate]

Once Groves woke up, there was only going to be one winner. Actually, probably no bad thing he's been made to work for it...should ensure there's no complacency when he gets the shot at Anthony Dirrell. Fair play to Doughlin though; he came to make a contest of it...

[uk66fastback]

tux said:

Does David Price still have the British title? I could check but im lazy.

If he does i hope Price & Joshua will fight for it some time next year.

I think he does - beat Skelton for it.

I don't think Price would beat Joshua (even now) ...

[hornetrider]

Not really impressed with Groves there, made hard work of it.

[uk66fastback]

Fury and Del Boy are fighting for it next week though ... (GB HW title)

[Yiliterate]

Did I hear that right? Was Joshua's entrance music a hip-hop version of the theme to Casualty...?!

[hornetrider]

Yep you heard it right. Bizarre!

They need to step up the opponents for AJ. He's just blowing them away.

[anonymous-user]

Yiliterate said:

Did I hear that right? Was Joshua's entrance music a hip-hop version of the theme to Casualty...?!

Its an old garage tune from the 90's

[Bit of a Unit]

Good value for my box office money so far.

Looks like the real deal Joshua. I would love him to shut Fury the fk up.

[anonymous-user]

Bit of a Unit said:

Good value for my box office money so far.

Looks like the real deal Joshua. I would love him to shut Fury the fk up.

Bargain for £16

[BlackST]

Is there a more exciting boxer than Joshua in the sport at this moment in time?

Just seen a quote he said 'The only real test is Klitschko'

[hornetrider]

anonymous said:

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My stream is very good. I bought a Chateauneuf du Pape with my £16

Anyone calling this one? I'm supporting Clev and hope he can do it... although I think Bellew might land one on that chin and do for him.

[Bit of a Unit]

BlackST said:

Is there a more exciting boxer than Joshua in the sport at this moment in time?

Just seen a quote he said 'The only real test is Klitschko'

Not in the heavyweights that's for sure.

Just been talking about Price on Sky he'd demolish him.