Boxing

[roylandstoke]

May 18, 2024 23:59:05 GMT kidcrewbob said:

Much as I was wanting Tyson to win I did think (after his last piss poor effort) he would lose and not go the distance - and he was a punch and 10 seconds from being spark out....that said Usyk didn't look as dangerous as I thought he would be. Talk of a rematch is ridiculous and Fury should go and enjoy his millions while he's still got some functioning brain cells - that showboating and not going in for the kill when he hurt Usyk cost him. Need fresh blood in this class now.

Fury’s arrogance stopped him winning the fight in the 7th.

In the Wilder fights, when Fury was scared, he pressed forward whenever he got the chance; he simply didn’t give Usyk the respect he deserved and, it cost him.

[mtrstudent]

From a bloke who knows shit all about boxing but looks watching: was dead interesting reading your reactions during and after this fight. Sounds like usyk deserved it. Cheers everyone 👍

[GrahamHyde]

May 19, 2024 2:08:58 GMT mtrstudent said:

From a bloke who knows shit all: was dead interesting reading your reactions during and after this fight. Sounds like usyk deserved it. Cheers everyone 👍

He did, I wanted Fury to win but can't take away what an outstanding boxer, warrior and gentleman Usyk is.

Really thought Fury had the momentum with him at the halfway stage and was starting to take control of the fight. He was boxing very well and enjoying himself in there. Had Usyk hurt on a couple of occasions.

Then seemed to get his nose broken in the 7th and the tide started to turn. 7th round through to the 11th round were all Usyk.

Referee could have stopped it in the 9th but did the right thing in my opinion. Correctly called the knockdown when the ropes kept him up and would have been a harsh stoppage in a fight of that magnitude when he was arguably winning or level to that point.

Lack of urgency in the Fury corner was noticeable too, as was the volume - too many opinions in there and not enough clear advice or urgency. Can only assume that they thought he'd done enough to take the fight.

[Goonie]

Big congratulations to Usyk. Has to go down as one of the greatest of all time and incredibly, in 2 divisions

Didn't think Fury would lose but overall Usyk carries himself like a true undisputed champion and that's great for boxing 🥊💪

[richie22]

Any one else think fury was concussed and still dealing with the being hammered about like a pin ball in the 9th during his post fight comments. A great fight, fury used his brain and upto being saved by ropes and the ref not calling a stoppage, he was winning. Sad that he and old fish eyes were only really interested in telling the world there’s a rematch already scheduled for October. I personally do t think fury would have turned up for any rematch had he won his ego would not of took the risk.
#happy new year

[Goonie]

May 18, 2024 23:35:38 GMT elystokie said:

May 18, 2024 23:26:27 GMT Paul Spencer said:

Could still happen mate.

I'm obviously biased but I can't help but wonder if the ref stops that in a fight with less gravitas.

No way was Fury capable of defending himself.

Only seen brief highlights but 100% agree, he was out on his feet

[cdf]

Usyk what a guy and what a boxer.
Love that he does not get involved in all the shenanigans that seems to go on in the weeks leading up to fights these days. A bit like WWE.
But man, what a boxer.
He’s beat AJ twice, so, last night was no shock at all

[Gods]

Congratulations Usyk, great boxer and classy guy.

[fullmetaljacket]

Right man won.

Ref cost me a few quid.

[Chewbacca the Wookie]

May 19, 2024 8:02:23 GMT cdf said:

Usyk what a guy and what a boxer.
Love that he does not get involved in all the shenanigans that seems to go on in the weeks leading up to fights these days. A bit like WWE.
But man, what a boxer.
He’s beat AJ twice, so, last night was no shock at all

Reminds me a lot of Steve Collins in the way he conducts himself. Lets his boxing do the talking.

[GrahamHyde]

May 19, 2024 8:33:43 GMT fullmetaljacket said:

Right man won.

Ref cost me a few quid.

Don't think the referee did anything wrong.

The ropes kept him from falling so by the rulebook he called it as a knockdown.

Could have called the fight before that but given Fury was well in it until that point and it was his first knockdown I thought it would have been harsh.

[Goonie]

I really warmed to Fury for Wilder II but he has gone down in my estimation by staging wrestling and exhibition fights, seeming half-atsed against Wallin, Nganou, White. He's ducked Usyk for years.

Usyk always shows up and gives 100%

Fights the best. No ducking

Wouldn't of backed Fury if he wasn't British

[moon]

May 18, 2024 23:52:23 GMT GrahamHyde said:

Thought that was a superb fight with two elite level boxers in there.

Usyk edged it for me, close fight though with 1-2 rounds in it.

Certainly didn't think there was a huge gulf in class.

Hopefully run it back.

It was a great fight, both of them took a real beating in there. Fair play to Usyk, he fully deserved the win.

I don’t think there was a gulf in class at all in terms of boxing ability, the main difference for me was that Usyk had a clear plan and incredible focus. In contrast, John Fury was screaming his head off whilst SugarHill was trying to talk to Tyson.

With a different plan and cooler heads I think Fury is capable of winning the rematch, I’m not say he will win it, but he is definitely capable.

[hcstokie]

May 19, 2024 12:43:32 GMT Goonie said:

I really warmed to Fury for Wilder II but he has gone down in my estimation by staging wrestling and exhibition fights, seeming half-atsed against Wallin, Nganou, White. He's ducked Usyk for years.

Usyk always shows up and gives 100%

Fights the best. No ducking

Wouldn't of backed Fury if he wasn't British

I’m going to sound pedantic here mate, but…..

1. Fury fought Wallin before the second Wilder fight.

2. He absolutely schooled Whyte. Not saying it was a vintage performance, but Whyte didn’t land a punch and got knocked spark out.

3. He didn’t duck Usyk for years. Fury had to face Whyte as a mandatory, Usyk had the Joshua rematch and Dubois as a mandatory. The fight got made and then was put back due to the cut.

I’m a big fan of Fury, but some of his actions leading up to this fight have been an over the top for me. He let himself get massively out of shape ahead of the Ngannou fight. His dad is a complete tool and should be nowhere near his camp, let alone his corner.

Usyk is a class act and I really hope they have a second fight as it was a great bout. Think Fury’s gameplan would be a lot better second time, and despite how good I think Fury is, I’m still not sure he has enough gas in the tank to beat him.

[Goonie]

May 21, 2024 19:03:10 GMT hcstokie said:

May 19, 2024 12:43:32 GMT Goonie said:

I really warmed to Fury for Wilder II but he has gone down in my estimation by staging wrestling and exhibition fights, seeming half-atsed against Wallin, Nganou, White. He's ducked Usyk for years.

Usyk always shows up and gives 100%

Fights the best. No ducking

Wouldn't of backed Fury if he wasn't British

I’m going to sound pedantic here mate, but…..

1. Fury fought Wallin before the second Wilder fight.

2. He absolutely schooled Whyte. Not saying it was a vintage performance, but Whyte didn’t land a punch and got knocked spark out.

3. He didn’t duck Usyk for years. Fury had to face Whyte as a mandatory, Usyk had the Joshua rematch and Dubois as a mandatory. The fight got made and then was put back due to the cut.

I’m a big fan of Fury, but some of his actions leading up to this fight have been an over the top for me. He let himself get massively out of shape ahead of the Ngannou fight. His dad is a complete tool and should be nowhere near his camp, let alone his corner.

Usyk is a class act and I really hope they have a second fight as it was a great bout. Think Fury’s gameplan would be a lot better second time, and despite how good I think Fury is, I’m still not sure he has enough gas in the tank to beat him.

I stand corrected, sir and doff my cap in accordance 👍👏

I think the Fury bravado and some of his family are putting me off. He is the antithesis of Usyk in how he and his entourage (mainly Big John!) conduct themselves

Will always respect him for holding the lineal titles. Never thought I'd see a British World champion post Lewis and Haye. So respect to Fury and Joshua for reaching those heights

I wonder how he and Usyk respond? Either could dip into a depression thinking they're all washed up or now where do I go.

Interesting 6 months ahead

[hcstokie]

May 21, 2024 19:58:43 GMT Goonie said:

May 21, 2024 19:03:10 GMT hcstokie said:

I’m going to sound pedantic here mate, but…..

1. Fury fought Wallin before the second Wilder fight.

2. He absolutely schooled Whyte. Not saying it was a vintage performance, but Whyte didn’t land a punch and got knocked spark out.

3. He didn’t duck Usyk for years. Fury had to face Whyte as a mandatory, Usyk had the Joshua rematch and Dubois as a mandatory. The fight got made and then was put back due to the cut.

I’m a big fan of Fury, but some of his actions leading up to this fight have been an over the top for me. He let himself get massively out of shape ahead of the Ngannou fight. His dad is a complete tool and should be nowhere near his camp, let alone his corner.

Usyk is a class act and I really hope they have a second fight as it was a great bout. Think Fury’s gameplan would be a lot better second time, and despite how good I think Fury is, I’m still not sure he has enough gas in the tank to beat him.

I stand corrected, sir and doff my cap in accordance 👍👏

I think the Fury bravado and some of his family are putting me off. He is the antithesis of Usyk in how he and his entourage (mainly Big John!) conduct themselves

Will always respect him for holding the lineal titles. Never thought I'd see a British World champion post Lewis and Haye. So respect to Fury and Joshua for reaching those heights

I wonder how he and Usyk respond? Either could dip into a depression thinking they're all washed up or now where do I go.

Interesting 6 months ahead

I’m with you, especially regarding his dad. Fury has seemed to have moved away from the banter, sarcasm and charm which won a lot of people over, which is a real shame.

If I were Usyk I’d retire. He has nothing left to prove, he’s unified two weight divisions and can go out undefeated as an all time great.

You’d hope Fury would come back laser focused and with a point to prove, but I think he’s got too many distractions now. He’s got all the money in the world, celebrity, his Netflix stuff. I rate him much higher than AJ, but he could do with a similar back to basics approach that he’s employed lately.

Having listened to plenty of interviews with him, I worry for Fury once he steps away from boxing. Usyk seems like absolute granite though. Hopefully they both enjoy a happy, healthy retirement when the time comes 👍🏻

[salopstick]

Del Boy seems the logical choice for anyone who needs a win and a tough fight when on the comeback trail

i wish the warrior would quit, each fight will take years from him

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c199nxrenexo

[middleoftheboothen]

Looking forward to Taylor v Catterall tomorrow night. Jack was absolutely robbed in that first fight two years ago. Hopefully he does the job tomorrow night. I used to like Taylor but now he just comes across as an arrogant gobshite. Promises to be a great fight though.

[thehartshillbadger]

Laurence Okolie in action tonight at 10 on Sky sports Action

[thehartshillbadger]

First round KO for Okolie

[RedandWhite90]

May 24, 2024 11:07:16 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Looking forward to Taylor v Catterall tomorrow night. Jack was absolutely robbed in that first fight two years ago. Hopefully he does the job tomorrow night. I used to like Taylor but now he just comes across as an arrogant gobshite. Promises to be a great fight though.

Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to this.

The biggest boxing robbery I've ever seen.

[middleoftheboothen]

May 25, 2024 8:43:39 GMT RedandWhite90 said:

May 24, 2024 11:07:16 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Looking forward to Taylor v Catterall tomorrow night. Jack was absolutely robbed in that first fight two years ago. Hopefully he does the job tomorrow night. I used to like Taylor but now he just comes across as an arrogant gobshite. Promises to be a great fight though.

Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to this.

The biggest boxing robbery I've ever seen.

It was disgusting mate. I just hope Jack doesn't let that get to him tonight and puts Taylor to sleep. Been buzzing for this one for a while now and I think it will deliver.

[hcstokie]

Good first round by Catterall 👍🏻🥊

[stoke1989]

May 25, 2024 21:55:12 GMT hcstokie said:

Good first round by Catterall 👍🏻🥊

Taylors won no more than 2 after 6 for me.

[RedandWhite90]

JUSTICE!

Well in El Gato 🐈

[GrahamHyde]

Cracking fight that. Thought Catterall won but by no more than 3-4 rounds. He did have the more eye catching punches though and got that jab working really well, so no complaints.

I hope he gets an opportunity for a world title now, brilliant little boxer.

[middleoftheboothen]

Great fight that and both battled like warriors as was expected. The right man won but as Catterall said it's bittersweet as he won the first fight and should have had the belts two years ago. I can see a third fight in the future but I think it would go the same way.

[fullmetaljacket]

Right man won. Fair play to both.

Bob Arum 94 years young and still able to kick off at British board of control. Off his rocker 😂

[hcstokie]

May 25, 2024 23:24:41 GMT fullmetaljacket said:

Right man won. Fair play to both.

Bob Arum 94 years young and still able to kick off at British board of control. Off his rocker 😂

He came across as a complete idiot. I felt so sorry for Catterall having to stand there listening to that cretin after such a great fight. I’m so glad he got the decision, he should have done two years ago and been world champion.

[liathroid]

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