The **BOXING** thread (Vol 3)
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Davos123 said:
pincher said:
Top right and bottom left where he has the same stance - his muscle mass looks pretty much identical to me.
How these guys get away with it is amazing really. I know they are all at it but still, its a piss take how easily the supposedly strict testing routines are circumvented.
coolchris said:
I see that Nigel Benn is making a comeback at 55.Apparently his son says the contracts are signed and it's a former WBC champ who last boxed only a couple of years ago as Benn put it he's looking for closure.Sadly another ex fighter trying to recapture past glories ffs benn was totally shot in 96/97 when he boxed Collins and the fire had gone out then.
Lots of videos of Benn still looking tasty on the pads etc he has obviously kept himself in good nick since retirement but one thing looking good on the pads different getting in there and having the tools still to be effective at the rope old age of 55 father time even caught up with Hopkins and he had always kept active.Benn was a legend in British boxing but I sadly think it's a case of seeing his son boxing and his mind tricking him in training thinking I can still do this into getting back between the ropes.
Why is it that a lot of boxers regardless of how good they were can’t seem to ‘cope’ with retirement? I suppose when you’ve been boxing all your life the thought of hanging up your gloves can seem daunting. It’s a bit tragic and sad to see watching Father Time catch up with a great boxer like Hopkins which you’ve mentioned. Lots of videos of Benn still looking tasty on the pads etc he has obviously kept himself in good nick since retirement but one thing looking good on the pads different getting in there and having the tools still to be effective at the rope old age of 55 father time even caught up with Hopkins and he had always kept active.Benn was a legend in British boxing but I sadly think it's a case of seeing his son boxing and his mind tricking him in training thinking I can still do this into getting back between the ropes.
Amirhussain said:
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Why is it that a lot of boxers regardless of how good they were can’t seem to ‘cope’ with retirement?
I assume they miss some combination of the adulation, the fame, the adrenalin and the money. You see a similar problem sometimes with footballers. Why is it that a lot of boxers regardless of how good they were can’t seem to ‘cope’ with retirement?
The other issue relates to one's self-image. If you have achieved success through a series of skills - that can define how you see yourself. If those skills ebb away with age, it can lead to depression, as you can perceive yourself as no longer being as important as you once were. Hence the desire to prove yourself again, to try and battle mental demons.
At least that's my view
EddieSteadyGo said:
Amirhussain said:
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Why is it that a lot of boxers regardless of how good they were can’t seem to ‘cope’ with retirement?
I assume they miss some combination of the adulation, the fame, the adrenalin and the money. You see a similar problem sometimes with footballers. Why is it that a lot of boxers regardless of how good they were can’t seem to ‘cope’ with retirement?
The other issue relates to one's self-image. If you have achieved success through a series of skills - that can define how you see yourself. If those skills ebb away with age, it can lead to depression, as you can perceive yourself as no longer being as important as you once were. Hence the desire to prove yourself again, to try and battle mental demons.
At least that's my view
272BHP said:
Canelo has balls of steel doesn't he?
The guys first 33 pro fights were at Welterweight and he is now fighting at light heavy. And not just any light heavy but Krusher Kovalev!
Nov 2nd seems very quick after the Yarde fight for Kovalev, could be a plus for him, maybe not? The guys first 33 pro fights were at Welterweight and he is now fighting at light heavy. And not just any light heavy but Krusher Kovalev!
The assumption is Kovalev is very susceptible to body punching, which Canelo will exploit. I don't really understand Canelos desire to do this, but if he could genuine world title at all weights from welter to light heavy he has to be considered one of the Goats. I wonder if he beats Kovalev whether he'll stay and try his luck with one of the other, killers at light heavy? Presumably not. Hopefully back down to take on Calum Smith.
FredClogs said:
Nov 2nd seems very quick after the Yarde fight for Kovalev, could be a plus for him, maybe not?
The assumption is Kovalev is very susceptible to body punching, which Canelo will exploit. I don't really understand Canelos desire to do this, but if he could genuine world title at all weights from welter to light heavy he has to be considered one of the Goats. I wonder if he beats Kovalev whether he'll stay and try his luck with one of the other, killers at light heavy? Presumably not. Hopefully back down to take on Calum Smith.
Nah, at this rate he will probably move up to Cruiser!The assumption is Kovalev is very susceptible to body punching, which Canelo will exploit. I don't really understand Canelos desire to do this, but if he could genuine world title at all weights from welter to light heavy he has to be considered one of the Goats. I wonder if he beats Kovalev whether he'll stay and try his luck with one of the other, killers at light heavy? Presumably not. Hopefully back down to take on Calum Smith.
FredClogs said:
I don't really understand Canelos desire to do this, but if he could genuine world title at all weights from welter to light heavy he has to be considered one of the Goats.
You've answered your own question. I don't think Canelo gives much of a s
t other than proving he's the best fighter in the world. Winning this fight will go a long way to proving that, he'll be the P4P champ.
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