joe jordans teeth Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 End of the day it doesn’t matter what anyone’s opinion is of bellew inside or outside the ring he would never duck a challenge and being a limited fighter as he admits then I for one doff my cap 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: End of the day it doesn’t matter what anyone’s opinion is of bellew inside or outside the ring he would never duck a challenge and being a limited fighter as he admits then I for one doff my cap He first came to my attention when he was brought in as a late replacement to fight Nathan Cleverly. He actually missed the weight and the fight it turned out, but I'll never forget the traditional Scouse challenge he issued to Clev after a perceived slight at the hastily convened presser. I think it went something like: 'ey are ya ****** blurt let's ****** av it ****** now' edit- what a picture this is Edited November 11, 2018 by Stortz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Having not heard of Usyk until the last 6 months (I believe the cruiserweight division goes a little unnoticed), I must say how much I enjoyed the build up to the fight and seeing the type of guy Usyk is. Given what he has achieved in such a short space of time he comes across as being so humble and genuine. Not like Joshua who has just been very well media trained! As much as I wanted Bellew to win originally I had swayed towards Usyk over the last week or so. Even I front of the cameras during his training Usyk was singing and dancing, just such a likeable guy. Really hope he steps up to heavyweight successfully. Would like to see him start with Whyte. As for the fight, brave effort from Bellew. Can’t believe he was ahead on the score cards past round 4 but thanksfully it didn’t matter and there was no controversy in what was a great fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Good to see Bellow call it a day he has had a very good career and deserves a lot of praise. Hopefully see him join the skysports boxing team although i cant think of who he should replace...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, Super said: Good to see Bellow call it a day he has had a very good career and deserves a lot of praise. Hopefully see him join the skysports boxing team although i cant think of who he should replace...... He’s pretty much there most fights anyway with sky sports so I think it’s a given. It’s another thing to admire about Bellew... Whether it’s the biggest fight of the year or a NXT GEN with people starting off on their careers, he is always there and passionate about the sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Tomarse said: I’d have loved to have seen Haye - in his absolute Cruiseweight Prime - v Usyk. That’d been something. So what next, up to Heavyweight? Presume he’ll have to be at least 230-235lb. Will that slow him up a bit? Certainly going to makes things interesting He's brilliant to watch but will need clever match-making at heavyweight. The likes of Joshua and Fury are just too big for him. They mention that he won Olympic gold as a heavyweight while failing to note that there's also a super-heavyweight division at that level, won of course by Joshua. There is nothing left for him at cruiserweight, I've never seen a division so comprehensively cleaned out by a fighter. A Parker fight would be a great one for him, very winnable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 I quite like Miller seems a decent bloke. Not sure how good he is though doubt he will trouble the best heavyweights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Who do we think this ‘Wildcard’ is that AJ will be fighting in April then? Michael Benson reckons it’s Andre Ward. https://twitter.com/michaelbensonn/status/1064087653010874369?s=21 Edited November 19, 2018 by Carey 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Visiting Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Who do we think this ‘Wildcard’ is that AJ will be fighting in April then? Michael Benson reckons it’s Andre Ward. https://twitter.com/michaelbensonn/status/1064087653010874369?s=21 Prince Naseem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Vlad has ruled himself out. I reckon it's David Price..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Who do we think this ‘Wildcard’ is that AJ will be fighting in April then? Michael Benson reckons it’s Andre Ward. https://twitter.com/michaelbensonn/status/1064087653010874369?s=21 Usyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 22 minutes ago, Tomarse said: He won't go in without a few warm ups in that division surely. Theres a date on 22 December , plus potentially February. Two warm up fights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Visiting Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yeah think it'll be Ward, really hope it isn't Price, like the guy but it'd be conning the public asking people to pay to watch those two. If Klitschko has ruled himself out then I'm not sure who else it could be? Usky definitely wants a break. The term 'willcard' does leave it possible that it could be someone ridiculous like Allen or Miller though I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 16 hours ago, Tomarse said: Pretty sure Hearn said on IFL that he wants a break till March/April. No way will he want to fight five times in 12 months. The year he’s had he needs a rest I’d say. Ward would be interesting but I just think he’d have to stack on the pounds. I’m not saying the timeframe isn’t short, but Eddies got to sell 80/90k tickets. He needs a big fight to sell. I’m not sure Ward will fancy the step up. They clearly see Usyk as stepping up to heavyweight , maybe it’s worth the risk yo Usyk I think Wilder v AJ is a long way off for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 No chance Usyk will fight for a title in his first hw fight, even if he hadn't clearly stated he's taking a few months off. I can't see any of the sanctioning bodies doing any of the political contortions they'd have to to get Ward recognised as legitimate even for a voluntary and he has shown zero inclination to leave the US to fight at the top of his game, let alone coming back from such a lay off. No way will it be Price or Allen, Eddie struggled to get 75k at Wembley for Povetkin, no-one will buy tickets or ppv for that. Tbh I think this is Hearn just trying to keep the April Wembley fight relevant and in the news, bacause we all know Whyte is guaranteed the shot as long as he beats Del- unless Wilder spanks Fury into retirement and his team get a sudden dose of financial realism. Speaking of which, they have apparently shifted less than 8k tickets for the Staples Centre on 01/12 thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirlieBeachRed Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Stortz said: No chance Usyk will fight for a title in his first hw fight, even if he hadn't clearly stated he's taking a few months off. I can't see any of the sanctioning bodies doing any of the political contortions they'd have to to get Ward recognised as legitimate even for a voluntary and he has shown zero inclination to leave the US to fight at the top of his game, let alone coming back from such a lay off. No way will it be Price or Allen, Eddie struggled to get 75k at Wembley for Povetkin, no-one will buy tickets or ppv for that. Tbh I think this is Hearn just trying to keep the April Wembley fight relevant and in the news, bacause we all know Whyte is guaranteed the shot as long as he beats Del- unless Wilder spanks Fury into retirement and his team get a sudden dose of financial realism. Speaking of which, they have apparently shifted less than 8k tickets for the Staples Centre on 01/12 thus far. 17 hours ago, Stortz said: No chance Usyk will fight for a title in his first hw fight, even if he hadn't clearly stated he's taking a few months off. I can't see any of the sanctioning bodies doing any of the political contortions they'd have to to get Ward recognised as legitimate even for a voluntary and he has shown zero inclination to leave the US to fight at the top of his game, let alone coming back from such a lay off. No way will it be Price or Allen, Eddie struggled to get 75k at Wembley for Povetkin, no-one will buy tickets or ppv for that. Tbh I think this is Hearn just trying to keep the April Wembley fight relevant and in the news, bacause we all know Whyte is guaranteed the shot as long as he beats Del- unless Wilder spanks Fury into retirement and his team get a sudden dose of financial realism. Speaking of which, they have apparently shifted less than 8k tickets for the Staples Centre on 01/12 thus far. I will be at the Staples, travelling from Australia. I've read less than 8k yet today I read that more tickets have been released due to overwhelming response. I still tend to think the Staples may be full come fight night. Edited November 21, 2018 by AirlieBeachRed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, AirlieBeachRed said: I will be at the Staples, travelling from Australia. I've read less than 8k yet today I read that more tickets have been released due to overwhelming response. I still tend to think the Staples may be full come fight night. Yeah no doubt it'll be pretty much full on fight night, it's that just the hit the promotion will take for reducing ticket prices in the last few days makes some of the crazy pre fight numbers Wilder and co were banding about look pretty daft! I know they have to talk it up, but Deontay was claiming they would get 2.5 million ppvs the other day haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, TomF said: Any cards on TV tonight worth watching? Matchroom's from Monte Carlo on Sky. Sadly you've already missed Frank Buglioni getting his eyebrow punched off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 31 minutes ago, TomF said: What a venue, shame nobody turned up Evening all.. Probably just high rollers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Some disgusting scoring there, wtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Fm. Nearly four years ago GGG fought Martin Murray in that ring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Really is a shit place for boxing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) Ref carrying Ustinov back to his corner now ffs! Edit good work Hunter Edited November 24, 2018 by Stortz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 ******* hell, how many roubles has Eddie been paid for this little lot haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 The highlight of this boxing card for me is the occasional glimpse of Michael Buffers wife.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, yardy said: The highlight of this boxing card for me is the occasional glimpse of Michael Buffers wife.... Also the round board girl... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Wilder vs Fury fight card Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury (WBC heavyweight title fight) Jarrett Hurd vs Jason Wellborn Luis Ortiz vs Travis Kauffman Joe Joyce vs Joe Hanks Mark Anthony Barriga vs Carlos Licona Chris Arreola vs Maurenzo Smith Isaac Lowe vs TBC Anthony Yarde vs TBC Marsellos Wilder vs TBC Jesse Rodriguez vs Alex Aragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 13 hours ago, TomF said: Piss poor undercard really. Yeah three big names on it but none fighting anyone interesting, I am starting to get a bit more excited for the main event though but still can’t see me staying up or getting up at 4 to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I'd love for Fury to batter Wilder, can see him taking it on points. Might even throw a tenner on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 hours ago, TomF said: The closer it’s got the more my mind is swaying. Tyson looks in good shape and he’s certainly knuckled down, also has been training at Freddie Roaches gym - that’s some bloke to have in your corner You can't knock the commitment Tyson's shown to get back into that shape from where he was. I want him to shut Wilder up so much, but there's a serious doubt about his stamina after what his body has been through in the last few years. Sure he looks great now but we've seen coutless times how fighters who haven't lived the life get found out in the latter stages of fights, and there's no way a two year piss up and eat-a-thon with shovel loads of gak can be good for your cardio! I wonder if @AirlieBeachRed has any updates from LA for us yet? Are you attending the weigh in tomorrow mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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