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The Boxing Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Liam Scales, Jul 1, 2011.

Discuss The Boxing Thread in the Other Sports area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. King of Kings

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    There is loads of money involved, but ultimately he doesn’t need to ‘fix’ these fights to be very likely to win them, and Tyronne wouldn’t need to walk into a hail-Mary right hand to fix it even if he did.

    I think he’ll continue to do it for a while yet because the risk/reward is massively skewed in his favour.
     
  2. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    So funny when everyone shouts fix. On what planet does a man take a flatline knockout blow to the dome to fix a fight.
     
  3. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    SOME MMA fighters might be okay at boxing but they're generally jack of all trades, and if they are a master at something then it's often submissions. I think Paul is winning these fights but I don't understand why people get so excited about it, watch some * boxing and you'll see better fights.
     
  4. celtic warrior

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    I just wished Jake Paul truly believed his own hype and actually challenged active top teir boxers within his weight class and fought them instead an empty shell of previous UFC champ.

    * I'd bet even a * like David Haye could take him out right now.
     
  5. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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  6. dbhoy72

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    Looking forward to benn williams this week.

    Some decent boxing over coming weeks.
     
  7. Al Bootyerbaws

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    It's no Benn it's Eubank jnr v Williams.
     
  8. Northerner Ave Maria

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    DAZN will be worth the subscription for Feb/March.

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  9. Northerner Ave Maria

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    Then there's these fights in Feb elsewhere (mainly Sky PPV, I think)

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  10. dbhoy72

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    Sorry meant eubank, lol.
     
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    I've been doing a footwork and slips course (for dry January) sadly drunk February seems to happen so i've eased off lol - I've also bought a great book on footwork - get on with it mate! Lol.. My point being I've always liked boxing but learning slips and footwork has given me an even deeper appreciation of the noble art. I'll be watching..

    BTW, this is a great watch - probably one of my favourite boxers..
     
  12. McChiellini..

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    Those two going at it there :giggle1:
     
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  13. McChiellini..

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    Who we going here..

    I fancy Eubank to stop Williams..
     
  14. Keano88

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    Looking very likely after that round mate.
     
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    Taking the absolute * out of Williams who doesn't have an answer..

    Levels above him..
     
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    Eubank needs to knock off the Roy Jones Jr impression and concentrate on building his own style.

    That act was quite embarrassing!
     
  17. Northerner Ave Maria

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    Honestly don't get that fight to be honest. Williams seemed to be undone by counterjabs, but overall seemed to be the better fighter.
     
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    Yeah weird fight!
     
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    Such an unlikeable guy..

    That fight was such a letdown. Williams was slow, no snap and repeatedly dropped and hurt by jabs..

    Eubank went in to * mode with the taunts and coasted it..

    Bit of a riddy for Williams..

    Eubanks levels above but he wasn't even that good his self..
     
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    Not seen much of either fighter before tonight tbh.

    Eubank definitely the more skilled fighter and deserved the win. Schooled him first 4 rounds or so then it seemed like he thought it was too easy and got complacent letting Williams back in a bit, although he never looked in real danger.

    If I were in his camp I’d be telling him less of the showboating and to focus on ending that fight after one of those 4 knockdowns.

    Pretty * fight tbh, don’t think either are good enough for a world title.
     
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