Tonight's boxing 8/12 (Lomachenko/Dogboe/Brook/Carroll)

Morrison J

Matchroom card is absolutely horrendous now that Kelly has pulled out. Boxing in the States should be a bit better with one of the best prospects in the sport in Teofimo Lopez and Dogboe and Loma in action too.

HBO also have their last ever card on too. Pity about it's quality.

Jono Carroll fight about to start on Sky. Wins this and he's got his world title shot against Tevin Farmer.

megadodge

Carroll looks sharp so far. It's really shaping up to be a good entertaining fight.

Nice to hear Andy Lee co-commentating. He's excellent. Perfectly suited to the job.

megadodge

Frenois getting back into it right now. Two rounds in a row and Carroll beginning to look a small bit ragged.

boxer.fan

Andy Lee is a great analyst compared to many of the regulars.

Johner

Farmer would make bits of Carroll. Carroll is pretty average.

Morrison J

Yeah I have time for Carroll and how much he's improved over the years but Tevin Farmer won't be worried

boxer.fan

pac_man wrote: »

Anyone scoring this?

Arguments could be made for both in every round. Couldn't be arguing with any decision.

Morrison J

Not like Carroll to fade like this. Wonder if he took this a bit light. Usually comes on a lot stronger. Definitely think he's up but not making easy work of this at all

megadodge

Carroll lucky not to have had a point taken off for that punch well after the bell.

Although Frenois's soccerisation of the situation probably lost him any sympathy.

ctrl-alt-delete

megadodge wrote: »

Carroll lucky not to have had a point taken off for that punch well after the bell.

Although Frenois's soccerisation of the situation probably lost him any sympathy.

Tried to get his own back there at the end of the 11th.

boxer.fan

Carroll is very similar to spike in many ways. Probably at that level. Great entertainment

megadodge

Jesus, that's a hard fight to score!

Morrison J

Close enough rounds that he might nick it.

megadodge

pac_man wrote: »

I think Jono has lost this.

Even though I didn't mark it, that's the impression I have.

But it's close!

boxer.fan

pac_man wrote: »

I think Jono has lost this.

He may have enough early rounds in the bank for the draw but I think you are right.

ctrl-alt-delete

Even luckier that no point was taken off after the 10th now.

megadodge

Can't complain with a draw. Pissed off I didn't back it early when I thought it was going to be close, but good entertaining fight.

Joeseph Balls

How does everyone feel about that? Draw was fair I think but wouldn't have minded if the French guy got it

Too Tough To Die

Didn't score it but i felt he lost. I also felt he wouldn't lose on the cards.

Johner

I think Frenois deserved it 115-113 but it was close so can't argue that much with the draw.

boxer.fan

Decent fight. One of the better draws in terms of results. Carrolls bodywork got him through. If a rematch were to happen I think Carroll would win. Frenois is very one dimensional. Has nothing other than a good straight left, a simple adjustment will rectify.

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pac_man wrote: »

What's the point in this fight for Kell Brook?

Doesn't look like a contest at all.

Morrison J

pac_man wrote: »

What's the point in this fight for Kell Brook?

A tune-up for a Khan fight that he's never getting

ctrl-alt-delete

I get the impression Brook has picked a round.

boxer.fan

Brook has been a really tidy boxer over the years but I think he's left a bit too much of himself in the ring with GGG & Spence.

Mantis Toboggan

Brook looks to be on the decline.

megadodge

boxer.fan wrote: »

Brook has been a really tidy boxer over the years but I think he's left a bit too much of himself in the ring with GGG & Spence.

Brook has always been one of my favourite boxers to watch, as he's a beautiful stylist irrespective of opposition or results, but he has been very careless tonight. Has gotten caught with way more punches than normal.

ctrl-alt-delete

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

I get the impression Brook has picked a round.

Must have picked 13 :pac:

x PyRo

Brook looks to be a faded force sadly. Doesn't seem the same at all.

Too Tough To Die

Brook is only still in boxing for the Khan pay day. No ambition or fire in the belly anymore, and it shows.

Mantis Toboggan

Love how not being able to throw the right hand is known as the Klitschko

Morrison J

Biggest waste of a career ever. Imagine basing ever decision you've made on the basis you'd make a fight with Amir Khan.

Try_harder

Great to see Andy as a pundit

carltonleon

Say what you want about the GGG fight and some called him brave and some stupid but it looks like it has been a career killer. Injury sustained in that fight and then subsequently in Spence fight have left him with nothing in the tank. As has been said previously it looks like he is just desperate for the money fight against Khan.

boxer.fan

carltonleon wrote: »

Say what you want about the GGG fight and some called him brave and some stupid but it looks like it has been a career killer. Injury sustained in that fight and then subsequently in Spence fight have left him with nothing in the tank. As has been said previously it looks like he is just desperate for the money fight against Khan.

Hearn has also invested a heap of cash on the back of the Khan bout.

Morrison J

Teofimo Lopez is special

Try_harder

Caught clips of Lomachenko fight, he is something else

normanoffside

Dogboe got beat up.

megadodge

Lomachenko really had to work last night.

That was a very close fight up until the last few rounds.

Pedraza had his tactics spot on and was absolutely in that fight, despite what the scorecards may indicate.

Lomachenko showed his greatness with a tremendous 11th which sealed it, but I couldn't help noticing the complete lack of right hooks throughout the fight. I wonder if it has actually recovered from the operation or if he was just being cautious with it?

walshb

carltonleon wrote: »

Say what you want about the GGG fight and some called him brave and some stupid but it looks like it has been a career killer. Injury sustained in that fight and then subsequently in Spence fight have left him with nothing in the tank. As has been said previously it looks like he is just desperate for the money fight against Khan.

Agreed

Spence fight beat an awful lot out of Brook..

walshb

Loma seemed a little off...maybe he wasn’t as up for this fight as some others, or the injury saw him a little less sharp/prepared; but Pedraza fought well, and I think his length/height/range and movement caused the shorter Loma issues...

I know it’s his style but again, far too much posing and shaping and movement that is a little unnecessary.

All credit to Loma. Showed championship class to wind it up and finish strong...that effort and sustained attack in rd 11 was superb..10-7 rd

Lot of rds Loma wasn’t winning or losing...same for Pedraza..

SHOVELLER

Thought the Jono fight was same as Andy v Quillin for me. With the opponent shading it but officially a draw. Of course neither are elite but Jono has heart even though he wilted in the latter part of the fight. Andy's commentary was spot on as ever. Very concise about Jono's corner needing to more for their man. Considering the French chap had three times the amount of fights under his belt this is a credible result.

Brook is an enigma and this win was as unimpressive as you're likely to see. No reason for Khan to fight him as it would be a step backward. His defense was average and he will be found out when he steps up if the Hurd fights happens.

The undercard of the Loma produced one of the most devastating kos ever!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez_ppXS2SYc

Styles make fights and the Lomachenko fight was exactly that. Felt Pedraza was a great opponent for Loma. Taller with a bigger reach he looked comfortable early on and earned the Ukrainian's respect. As ever Loma's footwork was exceptional and although his punch output was low early on this can be excused given his surgery. Pedraza switched his stance and halfway through I had it even but despite Loma upping it going down the stretch he was still getting tagged as Pedraza was using his size and his jab well.

I though the 10th and 11th rounds were fascinating. In the 10th Pedraza was clearly catching Loma coming in but in the 11th Loma hurt him with everything and I thought the ref would stop it but the Puerto Rican was saved by the bell. So no surprise at the UD really but huge respect for Pedraza taking him the full 12.

Slightly unfair to say he was just figuring him out in a very good tactical fight but he's definitely the man. I really enjoyed watching this and would have been there but going up next week instead!

Last HBO coverage too and this is a great montage of their significance to the sport:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjdnJPENitM

Morrison J

Thought Loma looked like a featherweight boxing at lightweight again last night. Think he's reached his ceiling at this weight class and really shouldn't move up any higher. I'd actually like to see him back at super feather. Far better fights there for him in Machado, Berchelt and Davis.

Only good fight at 135 is Mikey Garcia and tbh I'd feel pretty confident in taking Mikey to beat him.

walshb

No comments on Jono's beard.....I am a bit lost as to why he'd be allowed a beard like he has..

Facial hair, yes.....but his is a fully grown beard...

One due to possible injuries that the referee/doctor may not be able to see, and 2 due to it kind of disguising his chin for his opponent...

Or, maybe cushioning punches..........I know, very negligible....

boxer.fan

walshb wrote: »

No comments on Jono's beard.....I am a bit lost as to why he'd be allowed a beard like he has..

Facial hair, yes.....but his is a fully grown beard...

One due to possible injuries that the referee/doctor may not be able to see, and 2 due to it kind of disguising his chin for his opponent...

Or, maybe cushioning punches..........I know, very negligible....

I remember many a year ago that beards were not allowed. Did this officially change or has it just become unenforceable?

walshb

boxer.fan wrote: »

I remember many a year ago that beards were not allowed. Did this officially change or has it just become unenforceable?

I wasn’t aware of any change in any rules. I always thought that the boxer needed to be somewhat shaven...

Donald Trump

walshb wrote: »

I wasn’t aware of any change in any rules. I always thought that the boxer needed to be somewhat shaven...

Strict rule for amateurs. I think only a thin "pencil moustache" is allowed




I was never aware of any rule for pros. Probably came down to the organization or maybe even contract for fight

walshb

Donald Trump wrote: »

Strict rule for amateurs. I think only a thin "pencil moustache" is allowed




I was never aware of any rule for pros. Probably came down to the organization or maybe even contract for fight

The rule definitely exist in the amateurs. Pre medical and fight time...

In the pros I remember reading about facial hair must be such that it does not possibly cushion blows...and that the jawline must be visible....

I guess in the pros with all the commissions and promotes etc, the rules can be very much different.

Anyway, from a visibility stance and a cushioning stance I think Jono's beard surely would warrant looking at? It's a full beard...

And for Jono the beard could prove a distraction?

Brock Turnpike

SHOVELLER wrote: »

Thought the Jono fight was same as Andy v Quillin for me. With the opponent shading it but officially a draw. Of course neither are elite but Jono has heart even though he wilted in the latter part of the fight. Andy's commentary was spot on as ever. Very concise about Jono's corner needing to more for their man. Considering the French chap had three times the amount of fights under his belt this is a credible result.

Brook is an enigma and this win was as unimpressive as you're likely to see. No reason for Khan to fight him as it would be a step backward. His defense was average and he will be found out when he steps up if the Hurd fights happens.

The undercard of the Loma produced one of the most devastating kos ever!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez_ppXS2SYc

Styles make fights and the Lomachenko fight was exactly that. Felt Pedraza was a great opponent for Loma. Taller with a bigger reach he looked comfortable early on and earned the Ukrainian's respect. As ever Loma's footwork was exceptional and although his punch output was low early on this can be excused given his surgery. Pedraza switched his stance and halfway through I had it even but despite Loma upping it going down the stretch he was still getting tagged as Pedraza was using his size and his jab well.

I though the 10th and 11th rounds were fascinating. In the 10th Pedraza was clearly catching Loma coming in but in the 11th Loma hurt him with everything and I thought the ref would stop it but the Puerto Rican was saved by the bell. So no surprise at the UD really but huge respect for Pedraza taking him the full 12.

Slightly unfair to say he was just figuring him out in a very good tactical fight but he's definitely the man. I really enjoyed watching this and would have been there but going up next week instead!

Last HBO coverage too and this is a great montage of their significance to the sport:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjdnJPENitM

Lopez completely disrespectful after he'd knocked out his opponent.