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megadodge

Dick phelan wrote: »

I'm looking forward to Eubank Jr vs Blackwell, reckon the upset might be on in that one.

That's a fight I'm looking forward to as well.

Blackwell is as tough as nails and has improved considerably since his early challenge to Martin Murray. He'll make Eubank work every second.

buggy beag

Tyson Fury wrote:

Shannon Briggs has arrived in the UK and said he wants to fight all the big names, this lad is not right in the brain!!

Clown that lad.

nacho libre

Dick phelan wrote: »

I'm looking forward to Eubank Jr vs Blackwell, reckon the upset might be on in that one.

I forgot about that one. I think you might be right about Blackwell winning. As for Briggs being in London, there is bound to be some entertaining stunts from him involving Haye.

walshb

Haye will probabaly announce a Briggs fight for May or June!:rolleyes:

Johner

Johner wrote: »

http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/35811106

lol.

To add to this cracker of a world title fight we now have,

Ilunga Makabu v Tony Bellew for the WBC Cruiserweight world title.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

TheNap

Briggs is the funniest man in boxing .

Videos of him in London at the moment are hilarious

Henno30

nacho libre wrote: »

Sat, Mar 26 2016

Ward-vs-Barrera

I am looking forward to this one.

Yeah that's a good fight. Ward should announce his re-arrival that night.

Andre 3000

Johner wrote: »

To add to this cracker of a world title fight we now have,

Ilunga Makabu v Tony Bellew for the WBC Cruiserweight world title.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Such a shame Drozd got injured as his fight with Makabu had fantastic potential. It's a disgrace they stripped him though

Mantis Toboggan

David Hayes next opponent apparently will be Arnold Gjergjaj on May 21st.

TheNap

Tyson Fury wrote: »

David Hayes next opponent apparently will be Arnold Gjergjaj on May 21st.

Announced by Haye just there

Mantis Toboggan

TheNap wrote: »

Announced by Haye just there

I see Briggs gate crashed the press conference!!

Haye has confirmed that he will be giving away 10% of the revenue to help Nick Blackwell.

Not a big fan of Haye but that's a nice gesture.

nacho libre

Tyson Fury wrote: »

I see Briggs gate crashed the press conference!!

Haye has confirmed that he will be giving away 10% of the revenue to help Nick Blackwell.

Not a big fan of Haye but that's a nice gesture.

He could announce he is fighting a local and undefeated taxi driver, and it would still sell out, so i don't think its a cynical move to increase ticket sales.

Mantis Toboggan

Fury Klitschko announced for 9th of July in Manchester

Johner

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Fury Klitschko announced for 9th of July in Manchester

Not a bad weekend of sport,

July 9th and 10th,

UFC 200
Wimbledon Final
British #F1 Grand Prix
Euro 2016 final
Fury vs Klitschko

walshb

Old skool documentary on ITV4 now. Boxing Mavericks. Very good. Be on ITV4 + 1 at 7.20.

Henno30

Spence now Brook's mandatory I think. Says he'll go to the UK for it. Hearn says Kell is up for it. Would love to see it. Two big welterweights.

Andre 3000

If Brook got injured badly in his ribs in sparring a relatively average puncher I fear for him against Spence who's body attack is savage. Good fight though about time Brook makes a commendable defence.

RezwoK

Agree,

I'm really impressed by Spence. Look at the angles he's punching at and specifically the glove tilt then go check out Sugar Ray Robinson vids (BTW I'm not claiming he's up there with Ray...) - there's a few similarities.

I think Brook gets beat by spence but you never truly know. Brook, I feel, has not had the opportunity to show his true worth yet. Granted his performance v Porter was excellent but Port was crued that night.

Wonder if the rumors of Brook turning down Cotto in MSG this summer are true?

Henno30

Spence looked very impressive but it was still Chris Algieri, who has no power at all and only has defence in his legs.

Two big questions about Spence. How does he fare against another welter who can crack? And has his footwork progressed since his amateur days? He has looked slow and clunky in the past.

Outstanding performance at the weekend. But we'll be waiting a while to see how real he is.

walshb

Henno30 wrote: »

Spence looked very impressive but it was still Chris Algieri, who has no power at all and only has defence in his legs.

Two big questions about Spence. How does he fare against another welter who can crack? And has his footwork progressed since his amateur days? He has looked slow and clunky in the past.

Outstanding performance at the weekend. But we'll be waiting a while to see how real he is.

I haven't gotten to see the fight, but looking great against Algieri is something I'll hold off on until I see it.

Mantis Toboggan

Announced on twitter

Frampton vs santa cruz, this summer, new York

Andre 3000

Fair f*cks to Carl, massive step up. Be interesting how he plans on overcoming LSC's ridiculous high volume punching.

walshb

Andre 3000 wrote: »

Fair f*cks to Carl, massive step up. Be interesting how he plans on overcoming LSC's ridiculous high volume punching.

It's a huge step up. His first fight against a world class elite. The absolute key here is whether or not Carl can hurt-discourage LSC. If he can't it could be a hard night for Carl.

Andre 3000

Glowacki has been ordered to defend against Usyk:
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/15307842/krzysztof-glowacki-ordered-make-defense-oleksandr-usyk

I am absolutely delighted with this as it's a fantastic fight and it's one step closer for Usyk who's one of my favourite boxers and I hope he beats Holyfield's record.

RezwoK

Is Andy Lee v Danny Jacobs on the undercard of Frampton v LSC?

Definitely going if so - Imagine that in Maddison Square Garden?!

Johner

Kovalev fighting Chilemba next, sick of all these poor defences from champions.

What are the odds of the Ward fight not going ahead in November?

walshb

Johner wrote: »

Kovalev fighting Chilemba next, sick of all these poor defences from champions.

What are the odds of the Ward fight not going ahead in November?

It's sickening. All the posturing and threatening.

Morrison J

Johner wrote: »

Kovalev fighting Chilemba next, sick of all these poor defences from champions.

What are the odds of the Ward fight not going ahead in November?

I reckon the November fight happens. Everything is signed and god to go for it.

Just a stay busy fight for Kovalev dont see a problem with it myself with such a limited number of good opponents to choose from. Would think Ward will want another tune up fight before November too.

Andre 3000

It's a poor choice from Kovalev but to be fair what other fights were available for him? Hopefully Ward fights someone of the calibre of Fonfara or Braehmer for his tune-up.

boxer.fan

Johner wrote: »

Kovalev fighting Chilemba next, sick of all these poor defences from champions.

What are the odds of the Ward fight not going ahead in November?

Easy nights work for Kovalev. Chilemba is very unorthodox but I don't see anything that will trouble Kovalev.

I believe the November bout will happen. Both parties need it, Ward moreso.