The **BOXING** thread Vol 2

[theboyfold]

johnxjsc1985 said:

theboyfold said:

It's competitive sparring really, but to be honest, it's what Fury needs. It was never going to be a dynamite fight, that's not what Fury does, but he's moving well and looks sharp. Is he ready for Wilder? I don't think so, unless he steps it up a few gears for him, he's not seemed that intense to me.

Firstly I have to admit I am not a fan of his however I think it would be a huge mistake to fight Wilder next and even now its a huge mistake allowing him so close to his camp. He must need at least 1 if not two more fights

Yes, I would agree. I'd like to see him take on somebody who is a serious world ranked fighter. The fact he's gone 10 rounds and looked fresh is good, but the guy in front of him didn't push him too much. The next fight is a hard one to setup if it's not Wilder, that's the thing, the timing plays well in his favour given that the AJ fight didn't happen, so he can step in and take the spotlight. I just feel he's not going to do himself justice...

[Driver101]

The crowd were vocal in their displeasure.

It's hard to get excited over a fight like that.

[Gandahar]

Pantomime season getting earlier and earlier every year.


GGG v Alverez to come just after Joshua v Povetkin in September... epic week.

That is proper boxing.

[johnxjsc1985]

Probably see more action in the first round with Frampton than in the whole of Fury;s fight.
The crowd are enjoying themselves at least

[Gandahar]

[johnxjsc1985]

Frampton is a bit of machine he is relentless in his work.
Very impressive display

Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Saturday 18th August 23:06

[Zammy]

Some colourful language from Tyson at the end there about AJ! Frampton fight never in doubt, the corner did well to stop the fight when they did.

Edited by Zammy on Saturday 18th August 23:33

[Amirhussain]

Gandahar said:

Pantomime season getting earlier and earlier every year.


GGG v Alverez to come just after Joshua v Povetkin in September... epic week.

That is proper boxing.

Don’t forget Groves v Smith final coming up too.

[hyphen]

Poor Frampton, fury has taken all the headlines!

Bookies are apparently making Fury favourite against Wilder, but Wilder is a lot faster than Wlad was...

Looking forward to this one! And winner of course takes on AJ with a lot of negotiating power.

[lord trumpton]

Im not sure what to make of Tyson Fury

His performance last night was similar in style to the Wlad fight - same round after round.

He certainly appears to have stamina - for a big bloke it was impressive to see him on his toes for 10 rounds with little sign of slowing. That said he was hardly taking any power sapping blows either.

He's a bit of an enigma - he shouldn't be so fast for his size. He's like a huge 'middleweight' for his movement.

[FredClogs]

I think Fury can do to wilder what he did to Vlad, he's probably going to need to lose another stone though and get on the run for the first half of the fight. Wilder is capable of wild abandon that Vlad was never going to do and Fury doesn't have the punching power to knock him over. Will be a very interesting bout.

Warrington vs Frampton also very interesting, Framtpons work last night looked spiteful at times, scary man when he wants to be.

[johnxjsc1985]

Fury's tactic seems to be boring his opponent into submission. His reach and height are incredible assets even in today's huge heavyweight division.
I don't think I will be paying to watch his title fight.

[MonkeyBusiness]

Frank Warren on 5Live this morning saying the purse split is 50/50 for the Wilder fight.
Find that hard to believe.

[Gameface]

Utter cobblers.

[MonkeyBusiness]

Gameface said:

Utter cobblers.

Also thought he avoided the question of the contract being signed. Moved onto the fighters want it, happy with the purse, etc.
No venue or date yet.

This wouldn't have happened on Big Mick Hennessys watch

[lord trumpton]

Having never really watched much of Fury up until the wlad fight...How's his chin? Has he ever fought a big hitter/took a few straighteners?

[Zammy]

lord trumpton said:

Having never really watched much of Fury up until the wlad fight...How's his chin? Has he ever fought a big hitter/took a few straighteners?

https://youtu.be/hqIkCJaQ-6o
Although he did come back from it pretty well

[Gameface]

He's good at taking uppercuts.







From himself...

[hyphen]

lord trumpton said:

Having never really watched much of Fury up until the wlad fight...

I don't think many people did, and I don't think a lot of people watched the Wlad fight either or else him being a 'boring' fighter wouldn't be a suprise to them now.

Tyson know by putting a big personality out there, those who like it will watch him, and those that don't will also pay up to watch him in the hope of seeing him lose. Worked for Mayweather!

[Bright Halo]

Fury does move well and is difficult to hit cleanly even though he is the size of a small county.
He beat Klitchko with brains but if Klitchko had been in the shape he was for AJ I don’t think he would have won.
I’m sure Wilder will get to him at some point in the fight and that will be that.
Wilders hand speed is incredible for a heavyweight.